What is the biggest size tire i can install on stock rims 16" for my 97 flairside without any problems.

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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).

 

I think its 265-75-R16 for 2WD and I just put 285-75-R16 on my 4x Saturday. They don't rub, but it gets pretty close.

 

Thanks horde, i have 4x and 285 sound great, do you have yo calibrate the speedometer???

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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).

 

I also have the 285/75s and they come close to rubbing. You will have to buy a new speedo gear for your truck. I had 255/70s before and now my speedo is off by about 9%. The gears can be bought at a local dealership I think and are relatively inexpensive.

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1997 F-150 Lariat
Ext Cab Short Box
4x4 Off Road Package
3.55 Gears
285/75 R16 Kelly Springfield Trailcutter RTs



My 2 cents worth

If you're gonna stroke it, POWERSTROKE IT!!!

http://www.powerstroke73.homestead.com/

 

Thanks powerstroke73 I thought there was a calibration tool out there to recalibrate the speedo to the bigger size tires????

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1997 F-150 XLT 4.6 REGULAR CAB, FLARESIDE PACIFIC CLEARCOAT GREEN 5-SPEED. WESTIN NERF BARS, POWER EVERYTHING,BUG SHIELD, EX-TANG SOFT COVER, BED LINER(FORD).

 

From what I heard there is. Its made by Superlift and I'm not really sure how much it sells for but I think its around $40. The main advantage of this system is if you run multipule sizes of tires and all you need to do is change the setting instead of swaping gears. I think the gears are in the neighborhood of $10.

 

My 265's were off by about 9 or 10%. I'm going on a road trip Thursday where I know there are some mileage markers so I'll let you know what I find out. I'm not going to change the speedo, I'll just plead ignorance!