Would like to know if anyone is running Pirelli Scorpion Zero tires on their 4x4. I currently have the Goodyear 265/70/17 on stock chrome 17x7" rims and am considering the Pirelli 285/60/17 on new 8.5 rims. Anyone see a problem here? Will there be much of a height difference or speedo problems? You guys are a wealth of knowledge and this BB is just great. The wife is threatening to "lock out" my activity, says it's costing too much!!! I say there's no price tag on knowledge!!! Keep up the good work guys.

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2000 Flareside SC 4x4, 5.4 w/3:55, captains w/upgraded Lariat pkg and expy console, towing pkg, all power including rear window, Oxford w/gray leather,K&N, custom exhaust with Flowmaster 40. Superchip and Hellwig bars are here.

[This message has been edited by Casper II (edited 12-28-2000).]

 

Casper, I found this site that tells you all the info you need if you're thinking about getting a different size tire.
http://www.dakota-truck.com/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html

About the wife, see if this helps. I'll tell you what I did: I opened my own savings account and every paycheck I put 50 or 100 bucks. Let time go by and before you know it you got enough to buy toys for your toy. Wife might still nag about "where did all money come from?" kindda thing, but as you know, there's no way to win...

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2000 4.6 XLT Ext. Cab Silver

So Far

• ARE Z-series Color Matched Cap (for the Rotties...)
• Flowmaster 40 Series with Edelbrock Oval Tips
• Airaid Air System
• Sony, Lanzar, Profile, Polk, Kenwood, 500W Sound System
• Closer to the Ground 3" front and & 5" rear
• Clear Corner Lenses

Future

• 20" Rims with 295/40/20 Tires
• Street Scene Color Matched Mirrors
• SVT Bumber Cover
• Supercharger (way down the road)

 

I have Scorpion A/T (275/75/16) and love them......those should fit fine for you. And they should be really nice! MINE ARE

 

Casper'

I have 285/60/17 Scorpion Zeroes on 17x8 wheels. Here's what they look like.



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2000 Regular Cab Short Box XLT 2WD 5.4 silver 3.55 LS 4 wheel antilock discs
PERFORMANCE MODS
Superchip Flip Chip, K&N Air Filter, Gibson Stainless Split Rear Cat Back
APPEARANCE MODS
17x8 TSW Trackers, 285/60-17 Pirelli Scorpion Zeroes, ARE LSII Fiberglass Tonneau, 2 inch drop shackles, Ford factory fog light kit, Custom Made 5.4 Fender Badges, Grill off of my brother's Lightning
STEREO MODS
Pioneer DEH-P7200 CD Receiver, MTX Road Thunder RT4340 4 Channel Amplifier, Infinity Kappa 572.1cf 5x7's in the doors,MTX Thunderform with two 10" MTX Thunder 6000 Subs
PROTECTION
Valentine 1 Radar Locator with Remote Display

 

Taking a shot here but I'm thinking about Scorpion Zero's too for my Expy. I hate these General's and I found surface splits on the inner sidwall of one.

My delima is how will the 285/60/17's look on the stock 17x7.5 wheels? I think 8" would be ok but I'd prefer them on 8.5 or even 9".

2000RegCab54, do your's fit well? If on 8" wheels they aren't bowed up then on 7.5 they may not look bad. The 275/60/17's look fine.

I just remember back in the mid 80's having 275/60's on a Chevy sht bed with 8"(frt) and 10"(rear) Crager S/S and they looked good!

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2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition 4x2

• Estate Green
• 5.4 ltr
• 3:55 LS rear
• Superchip!
• Airaid FIPK
• Gibson S/S Swept Side Cat Back Exhaust
• Tow Package
• Rear Load Leveling
• Moonroof
• Century Child Seat!