Just found a set of Weld 17x10" chrome rims for cheap, and want to put them on my stock 04 screw. Stock size is 265/60/18. Seems like 265/65/17 basically gets me more or less the exact same overall diameter that I have now, but I was thinking of going a little larger with 265/70/17, but I wanted to check with the experts first to see if there is anything I should know beforehand.

Will the 265/70/17's rub at all?

Better or worse gas mileage?

Anything else I should consider

 

They will be a little taller, so the speedometer will be off slightly. They will not rub at all, in fact you can go to a 285/70/17 without rubbing. There were some 17 made early on that would not fit as the brake caliper was too big. Ford went to a larger caliper mid-year, so to be safe, try one on for size before buying.

 

A 265mm wide tire is too narrow for a 10 inch wide wheel. At a very minimum you will want at least a 285mm wide tire. Also, if the backspacing is not right on those 17x10's you are gonna have fitment issures. Do you have a 4x4?

 

Great advice. I will try that before I do anything.

 

I called a tire shop before I bought the wheels and they said a 265 would fit on a 10" rim. Where they wrong?

I need to check the backspacing. I will install the wheels on the truck to see if they will fit properly.

I have the 2WD.

 

If you are going for the offroad look, install a 2" level kit and go with a 285/70/17.

 

I agree. I've seen people mount 265mm tires on 10 inch wide wheels but it's not recommended. Look at the tire manufacturer's websites.