I own a 2000 f-150 sport 4x4 and I would like to know what the maximum tire size for 17 inch rims. I don't want to lift at all because it only sees mild trails. But I don't want to get pulled out by my cousins stock chevy colarado AGAIN! Talk about tail between legs any suggestions

 

you can put 315/70R17s' on a stock truck but they look really suffed and you'll have clearence problems especially if you 'wheel the truck even on mild trails. I have a 3" body lift and the 315's and plenty of clearence. I'd say if you do wheel your truck I'd go with a 285/70r17 or maybe a 305/65r17 which is the same height but wider.

 

You can go the 285's or 295/70/17 without doing anything, the 305/70/17 requires a torsion bar cranking and some valance trimming (maybe?). The 315/70/17's I think may be pushing the envelope.

 

thanks guys. tire dealers don't let you try them before you buy them.. any suggestions on brand I was thinking bfg all terrains but they seem to wear out quickly on the trucks around town? and $270 a piece is a sizeable investment.

 

I have the Nitto Terragrappler's, and I have no qualms about recommending them. I'm very happy with them.

 

I put 285 BFG MTs on mine and I love them. The truck looks so much more aggressive now and I get a lot of compliments on it. 305s look good to, I just didn't want any issue with rubbing.

 

You can easily get 60,000 miles out of BFG AT KO's. That's pretty good in my opinion.

 

thanks guys.bfg at's it is. i'll take pictures of not being stuck in the same hole after they get here!Hopefully I make it deep enough so that chevy gets stuck and you can see pics of me pulling him out!