Friends,

My brother in-law and I have been toying with the idea of upgrading tires for that stout look. A local tire shop advised us that we cannot go higher than a 265/75/16 LT from a 255/70/16 w/o mod.
Any thoughts? Want 285/75/16 LT.

If tire upgrd ok. What is +/- on actual speed?

Thanks in advance
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"Silver Steed"
'00 XL flareside sprcab, 5 spd, 4.2 V6, 3.55 grs, cab step-up bars ("nerf bars"), cloth 60/40 split bench seats, K&N air filter.
Upgrades soon (pay-check permitting)
Email: ferdi_n@f150driver.com




[This message has been edited by slvrsteed (edited 07-11-2000).]

 

Well he is right and wrong....I have seen a stock 4x2 with the 285s and not rub at all...then I have heard some of the other members do it and it rubs..So I guess I am trying to say it depends on the truck...If you dont plan on lifting the truck, go with the 265s....They look great on the 4x2s...DAVE

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1998 F-150, SC/Flairside,oxford white 4x2,4.6,auto,3.55s,nerf bars,cls 111 towing,bed liner w/mat,atlas polished wheels w/285/75 R/16 BFG A/Ts (black side out),all plastics guards/bug shields,air raid/k & n filter, superchipped, duals out the back corners, flow master 3 chamber, snug top lid, f-150 online sticker back window-honk if you see me!!! Fabtech 3 1/2 lift .coverking dash cover, Lumi Logo's (front and rear), clear front corner lenses, muth mirrors,3" bullseye spindles, dash mounted CB, (TX Chapter requirement,lol),personalized license plates, Superlift traction bars,Image tail light covers (painted).

San Antonio
DWESSELS89@AOL.COM

 

I agree, 265's are a good fit on the 4x2's. 285's just look strange on a stock 4x2, almost no room in the wheel wells.

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Patrick aka Mudder or MR.Daylighter of Arlington Texas (D/FW), member of the Texas Chapter club DAYLIGHTER edition F150 ®, Black 98 S/S S/C F150 4x4 0RP 5.4 V8 3.55ls, Ramsey Pro 8000 hidden winch, Grizzly roll bar, Superwhite Bulbs, 2 Baja back up lights, 2 KC 57 Series 5x7 100 watt long range lights, 8 165 watt KC Daylighters, 4 chrome, 4 black ( with 10 KC's, I come alive at night), Manik grill guard, Westin step bars, Rhino Taillight guards (thanks Pony), Magnum bug shield, Sonic aluminum treadplate 36" tool box, Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust, Airaid High Flow system, Edelbrock IAS shocks, 285/75/16 BFG AT/S KO, American Racing Baja wheels, personalized plates, Cobra CB radio with 3' whip antenna, Escort Laser/Radar detector, Nokia cell phone, a Mobil Speed Pass on the back window, a F150 Online sticker, and a DAYLIGHTER sticker on the front windshield, and yes, I also have been infected with the infamous door crack. More to come for the Daylighter: JBA headers, superchip, 4 more Daylighters, and a Lighted Ford tailgate logo. If you would like to see pics, email me at mudder46@hotmail.com or see pics at me and pony's website www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8 , and to hear the Flowmaster exhaust http://www.angelfire.com/ok3/ponysix8/images/T005.wav
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[This message has been edited by mudder (edited 07-11-2000).]

 

265's will defineately fit, however they don't look big enough to me. I now have had 2 sets of 285's on my 4x2 non lifted truck and there isn't any rubbing at all. Unfortunately I don't have pictures yet, but I will soon. My profile should inform you of details on the new set off tires installed last week and I like them alot

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1998 F-150 SC Flareside 4.6 Wht/Grey Auto
Additions: Line-X 8-31-99
4.10:1 Pro Auburn, Custom made cold air induction system, Flowmaster exhaust, N2O (when needed)
Epic Lakota Chrome wheels and 285-75-16 Bridgestone Dueler AT (no lift and no rubbing at all) tires.

 

TJohnston,

If I went ahead w/the 285's would I require a higher rear-end as well? Will the 3.55:1 be able to turn them w/o noticeable diff to stock 255's? Please advise.

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"Silver Steed"
'00 XL flareside sprcab, 5 spd, 4.2 V6, 3.55 grs, cab step-up bars ("nerf bars"), graphite cloth 60/40 split bench seats, 255/70/16s, K&N air filter.
More upgrades soon (pay-check permitting)
Email: ferdi_n@f150driver.com




[This message has been edited by slvrsteed (edited 07-13-2000).]