I found a good deal on a set of 4 295/70r17 Nitto Terra's and was wondering if these tires will fit on a stock 2000 KR. I have cranked on the torsion bars to get the vehicle level but everything else is stock,

Also, if I go this much larger (I wanted 285's but found these 295's for $150 less) will I have to worry about the transmission searching or any other issues, and would any of you recommend a performance programmer to adjust the speedometer.

Thanks for the info.

 

you will be fine, that is a great size actually that is only about a half an inch wider and about an inch taller than a 285/70/17.......if you have the torsion bars cranked you shouldnt have any problems with rubbing or anything, go for it. as far as speedometer it wont be off that much, a programmer is always a good choice if you have the funds though.

also, welcome to the site!

 

Thanks for the info. Would I have any worries using a 265 as a spare?

 

I would shell out the cash for a 5th tire for the spare, it should fit in the spare tire location under the bed. But if not, definitely DO NOT PUT THE SMALLER TIRE ON THE REAR AXLE. You will experience poor driveability, poor controlability, and will likely severely damage the rear differential components.

 

yeah he's right, you wouldnt want to drive it very long that way but you could drive it long enough to get somewhere to get it fixed and/or replaced.

 

I saw a truck once with 295 Nitto's on stock wheels and stock suspension, it looked really good.

 

I called a local dealership here in town and they said it wasnt recommended to go larger than a 275 on a stock rim (because the rim is 7" wide). Did Ford change the rim widths on different years of the F-150 4x4's?

 

If i'm not mistaken i'm pretty sure their 17s are 7.5" wide

 

um, yeah the 17'' rims are 7.5'' wide.

 

yup the 17's are 7.5" wide. the 295's are recomended for a wheel 7.5" so you'll be fine. I was actually gonna get 295's after I saw that truck that day, but I went all out with the body lift, 315's and 10" wheels....

 

I agree.

 

Thanks for all the info guys. If I go with the Nitto's here in Muskeogn, MI they will have to order them and they expect 2-3 days. I am a little worried because they (discount tire) does not regulary have them in stock and they do not have a millage warentey with the Nitto's. I am now weighing going with the standard BFGoodwich AT's as they are readily avalible form a varitey of sources in an emergency. The AT's are cool, but after reading what consumer reports said about the Nitto's Terra (#1 LT Tire) , you guys here said , and a few other sites it sounds like the Nitto would be a great tire but it has some questions with avaibility and wear. So I have some thinking to do. Thanks again.

 

you won't go wrong with Nitto's or BFG's, they are two of the best tires out there...

I know BFG makes a 295 for 16" wheels but I don't think they make it for 17's like you have.

BFG's don't have a mileage warranty either...

 

Either one you go with you won't be dissapointed! Both are great tires.

 

I have always thought it was intresting that people say different heights of tires that differ only by an inch or two from the wheel to the ground will cause damage to an axle. On an open differential ,it is not going to hurt anything because they spin independently all the time. On a limited slip differential the difference in rotations per mile does not differ much at all. Under freespin the clutch packs which are viscous coupling only grab under heavy throttle,or great wheel speed differences which causes them to create friction and grab the other side of the diff or axle so to speak.The small difference in tire height would not create enough speed difference or friction to change anything.I personally think that a shorter spare tire on one side of the front would be worse than on the rear for handling differences. It would pull to one side.On the back I have hardly notice it was even there. Now if your tire was drastically different per side like a 38 to a 31 inch tire I wouldnt travel too far. This also would be a deffinate bad thing on a full locking differential like a Detroit or Lockrite. There is no give from side to side which equels boom or tire squeel.