WIDEST, not tallest, tire stock

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Old 03-05-2008, 01:56 PM
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WIDEST, not tallest, tire stock

Tried this in the Superduty section, but no one knew.

What is the widest 33 i could mount on the stock 17 inch wheels on my truck?
Its a 07 350 XL, PSD, FX4 with the heavy service front springs. Its got the factory 265s on it now.
 
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Old 03-05-2008, 04:24 PM
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I wouldn't go wider than a 305/65-17 (33x12.50) on the oem wheels.
 
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Old 03-05-2008, 04:32 PM
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I agree, any more than a 12.50 would be a pain to mount. Plus, if you ever we're to air down to go offroad, you would probably blow a bead.
 
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Old 03-05-2008, 04:34 PM
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i agree with wandell too. on a stock rim. plus the backspacing it might rub even at 12.5.
 
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Old 03-05-2008, 09:44 PM
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would it be rubbing on the radius arms or suspension, or would that be bumper rub?
 
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Old 03-05-2008, 10:28 PM
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With the oem wheel, if you had any rubbing it would probably be on the radius arm. However, I've seen several stock SD's fit 35x12.50's on oem wheels so I doubt you will have any rubbing at all with 33's.
Also, you are LESS likely to pop a bead with a wide tire on a narrow wheel.
 



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