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2002 SD tire size Question??

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Old 04-07-2008, 12:05 PM
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2002 SD tire size Question??

Hey guys, i'm venturing over from the Lightning forum to ask a question for a friend. He has a 2002 F-250 4WD that's in need of tires. What's the biggest mud tire that he can run?? The wheels are stock, 16X8 i'm pretty sure. Thanks in advance for your opinions
 
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Old 04-07-2008, 07:22 PM
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The stock wheels are 16x7, not 8s. The largest tire he can run is a 285/75/16. A 305/70/16 will fit, but he'll need to upgrade to 8" wide rims.
 
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i have seen 315\75\16s on the stock wheel. it is not advised by tire companies, but i have seen it.
 
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Thanks guys
 
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Old 04-08-2008, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dirk upson
i have seen 315\75\16s on the stock wheel. it is not advised by tire companies, but i have seen it.
And you'll wear out the centers of the tires in 30K miles or less. Not cool when you're dropping $800 on tires.
 



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