How big & wide can I go w/out a lift?
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08-09-2000 | 10:38 PM
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How big & wide can I go w/out a lift?
I am looking to purchase some new tires for my '99 4x4 within the next week or so. I was wondering if 305/70 R16 would fit without rubbing. I'll probally go with the BFG All Terrains. Also, they should fit on my stock 16" rims correct? They originally came with 245/75 R16s. This will be the first of manys mods to come. Thanks for the help.
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99 4x4 XLT
4.6L V8
Torreador Red
AM/FM/CD
All Power
Coming Soon:
Tires, K&N, Dual Exhaust,
Billet, Chip
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99 4x4 XLT
4.6L V8
Torreador Red
AM/FM/CD
All Power
Coming Soon:
Tires, K&N, Dual Exhaust,
Billet, Chip
#2
08-09-2000 | 10:57 PM
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305/70/16 Will NOT fit stock rims.
285/75/16 will fit the truck but might not fit the rim
BFG recommends a 7.5" for the 285s, but they might fit the stock 7" rim.
265/75/16 will fit as will the 275/70/16.
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Truck Pictures
99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 275/70/16 Micheln LTX Delta toolbox, Ford Running Boards, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Kicker ZR360 for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
54regcab@ifreedom.com
285/75/16 will fit the truck but might not fit the rim
BFG recommends a 7.5" for the 285s, but they might fit the stock 7" rim.
265/75/16 will fit as will the 275/70/16.
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Truck Pictures
99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 275/70/16 Micheln LTX Delta toolbox, Ford Running Boards, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Kicker ZR360 for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
54regcab@ifreedom.com
#3
08-10-2000 | 07:20 PM
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From: Mason, Ohio USA
I have 305' as you can see from my signature and my truck is not lifted. You can also see my rim size. I have no problems ever rubbing and the truck looks lifted and mean. The ORP may have an affect on the rubbing verses a reg. 4x4. I can send pics if you want to see them just reach me at randyt@cinci.rr.com
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1997 F-150,XLT, Ext-Cab, 4x4, ORP, 2.5" Straight Pipe Dual Exhaust, Tinted Windows, Clarion CD-Player, Oval Taillght Covers, Carbon Fiber Bug Shield, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Cobra CB, Mickey Thompson 16x8 Challenger Wheels, 305 70 R16 Goodyear Mud Terrains
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1997 F-150,XLT, Ext-Cab, 4x4, ORP, 2.5" Straight Pipe Dual Exhaust, Tinted Windows, Clarion CD-Player, Oval Taillght Covers, Carbon Fiber Bug Shield, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Cobra CB, Mickey Thompson 16x8 Challenger Wheels, 305 70 R16 Goodyear Mud Terrains
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08-10-2000 | 07:22 PM
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Hey TIMSBIGRED can you send me some pics of your truck? I would like top see them I was thinking about putting those size tires on next and body lifting. Thanks for all your help.
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1997 F-150,XLT, Ext-Cab, 4x4, ORP, 2.5" Straight Pipe Dual Exhaust, Tinted Windows, Clarion CD-Player, Oval Taillght Covers, Carbon Fiber Bug Shield, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Cobra CB, Mickey Thompson 16x8 Challenger Wheels, 305 70 R16 Goodyear Mud Terrains
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1997 F-150,XLT, Ext-Cab, 4x4, ORP, 2.5" Straight Pipe Dual Exhaust, Tinted Windows, Clarion CD-Player, Oval Taillght Covers, Carbon Fiber Bug Shield, Edelbrock IAS Shocks, Cobra CB, Mickey Thompson 16x8 Challenger Wheels, 305 70 R16 Goodyear Mud Terrains
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08-10-2000 | 07:27 PM
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08-10-2000 | 07:31 PM
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08-11-2000 | 01:00 AM
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From: SPRINGDALE, AR
do you off-road or own an asphalt 4x4, like myself? this is a big factor on tires. 305's are too wide to fit factory wheels. but, i don't think bfg makes that size either>?? if that size is a must goodyear and pro-comp make em. get an 8 inch wheel...at least.
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TIM WEIGEL
1998 lariat 4x4.
bright red-silver metallic frost.
grey leather.
2"Cepek body lift.
torsion bar adjusted up.
Rough Country add-a leaf in rear.
315/75R16 Cooper Discoverer A/T.
35x12.50 Swamper SSR's for spares.
16x10 american racing baja's.
westin chrome grill/brushguard.
westin chrome nerf bars.
q-s chrome double/single rollbar.
six cepek 135 watt. chrome lights.
"CUSTOM" spare tire carrier in bed ($3.50 worth of scrap metal, looks like the $250 ones!!!).
red factory skidplate.
red colored interior panels.
5% tint..(5 and factory on the rear).
enough to keep me busy for a long time.
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TIM WEIGEL
1998 lariat 4x4.
bright red-silver metallic frost.
grey leather.
2"Cepek body lift.
torsion bar adjusted up.
Rough Country add-a leaf in rear.
315/75R16 Cooper Discoverer A/T.
35x12.50 Swamper SSR's for spares.
16x10 american racing baja's.
westin chrome grill/brushguard.
westin chrome nerf bars.
q-s chrome double/single rollbar.
six cepek 135 watt. chrome lights.
"CUSTOM" spare tire carrier in bed ($3.50 worth of scrap metal, looks like the $250 ones!!!).
red factory skidplate.
red colored interior panels.
5% tint..(5 and factory on the rear).
enough to keep me busy for a long time.
#9
08-11-2000 | 10:57 AM
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From: Galveston, TX
Take the first number (section width, not tread width) and divide it by 25.4 to convert mm to in. Then take that number you just got, multiply it times the 2nd number(divided by 100), times 2, plus the 3rd number (rim diameter) to get tire diameter.
Just so you know why the above numbers (way above) won't fit
305/70R16 = 32.8 x 12.0
285/75R16 = 32.8 x 11.2
265/75R16 = 31.7 x 10.4
That 265/75R16 is a very good tire for stock rims on a stock 4x4 and even maybe a 2WD. I have 32x11.50 on a 16x7 STOCK rim w/NO torsion bar tightening and they fit nicely, even w/heavy off-roading. The guys at Discount Tire said it was a very nice fit. And I know the tire won't come off the bead...
[img]//albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1035764&a=7645316&p=26012810&Sequence=0[/img]
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1999 Red F150 4x4 5.4L XLT X-Cab
Towing Package
Corporate 9.75 Rear Axle, 3.55 Limited Slip
Corporate 8.8 Front Axle, 3.55 Open
K&N Generation II
Jet Chip
32x11.50 Super Swamper SSR
coming soon
Gibson Headers
40-Series Flomaster exhaust
Just so you know why the above numbers (way above) won't fit
305/70R16 = 32.8 x 12.0
285/75R16 = 32.8 x 11.2
265/75R16 = 31.7 x 10.4
That 265/75R16 is a very good tire for stock rims on a stock 4x4 and even maybe a 2WD. I have 32x11.50 on a 16x7 STOCK rim w/NO torsion bar tightening and they fit nicely, even w/heavy off-roading. The guys at Discount Tire said it was a very nice fit. And I know the tire won't come off the bead...
[img]//albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1035764&a=7645316&p=26012810&Sequence=0[/img]
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1999 Red F150 4x4 5.4L XLT X-Cab
Towing Package
Corporate 9.75 Rear Axle, 3.55 Limited Slip
Corporate 8.8 Front Axle, 3.55 Open
K&N Generation II
Jet Chip
32x11.50 Super Swamper SSR
coming soon
Gibson Headers
40-Series Flomaster exhaust
#10
08-11-2000 | 04:58 PM
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From: SPRINGDALE, AR
COWBOY UP,
WISH I COULD SEND YOU SOME PICKS BUT I USE THE WEBSITE AT MY JOB AND DO NOT HAVE A SCANNER. WISH I COULD, I'VE BEEN ASKING FOR ONE FOR A WHILE NOW, BUT I DON'T REALLY HAVE A NEED I GUESS. I COULD POSSIBLY MAIL ONE....TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA. I WOULD LIKE TO PUT IT ON THE PHOTO GALLERY TOO. ??!!? GOOD LUCK BUDMAN!!!??!?
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TIM WEIGEL
1998 lariat 4x4.
Bright red-silver metallic frost.
Grey leather.
2" **** Cepek body lift.
Torsion bars adjusted up.
Rough Country add-a leaf in rear.
4- 315/75R16 Cooper Discoverer A/T's.
4- 35x12.50 Swamper SSR's for spares.
8- 16x10 American Racing Baja's.
Westin chrome grill/brushguard.
Westin chrome nerf bars.
Q-S chrome double/single rollbar.
6- **** Cepek 135 watt. chrome lights.
Dual exhaust with Flowmaster "10" series, one chamber mufflers.
Long, extended drop hitch (for tailgaters).
"CUSTOM" spare tire carrier in bed ($3.50 worth of scrap metal, looks like the $250 ones!!!).
Red factory skidplate.
Red and "Flexstone" interior panels.
5% tint..(5 and factory on the rear).
enough to keep me busy for a long time.
(....oh yeah, K & N filter)..how could i forget<><
WISH I COULD SEND YOU SOME PICKS BUT I USE THE WEBSITE AT MY JOB AND DO NOT HAVE A SCANNER. WISH I COULD, I'VE BEEN ASKING FOR ONE FOR A WHILE NOW, BUT I DON'T REALLY HAVE A NEED I GUESS. I COULD POSSIBLY MAIL ONE....TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA. I WOULD LIKE TO PUT IT ON THE PHOTO GALLERY TOO. ??!!? GOOD LUCK BUDMAN!!!??!?
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TIM WEIGEL
1998 lariat 4x4.
Bright red-silver metallic frost.
Grey leather.
2" **** Cepek body lift.
Torsion bars adjusted up.
Rough Country add-a leaf in rear.
4- 315/75R16 Cooper Discoverer A/T's.
4- 35x12.50 Swamper SSR's for spares.
8- 16x10 American Racing Baja's.
Westin chrome grill/brushguard.
Westin chrome nerf bars.
Q-S chrome double/single rollbar.
6- **** Cepek 135 watt. chrome lights.
Dual exhaust with Flowmaster "10" series, one chamber mufflers.
Long, extended drop hitch (for tailgaters).
"CUSTOM" spare tire carrier in bed ($3.50 worth of scrap metal, looks like the $250 ones!!!).
Red factory skidplate.
Red and "Flexstone" interior panels.
5% tint..(5 and factory on the rear).
enough to keep me busy for a long time.
(....oh yeah, K & N filter)..how could i forget<><
#11
08-12-2000 | 03:21 AM
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I'm running Goodyear ATS 305/70X16's and so far I love them. No rubbing at all and they improved the overall handling in most conditions. I say most only because I haven't had them on wet asphalt yet. Not much rain in the Southern California Desert! My turning radius seemed to improve as well. I have to park in a tight parking lot where I work so this is a plus. But the biggest plus is the way they improved the looks of my truck!
Before:
[img]//www.geocities.com/onemilmhz/Truck2.jpg[/img]
After:
[img]//www.geocities.com/onemilmhz/Truck1.jpg[/img]
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Stock Stuff:
Y2K SCab 4X4, Chesnut Metallic, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Skid Plates, Factory AM/FM/CD, 40/60 Split Bench, Sliding Rear Window, Towing Package and Keyless Entry.
Extras so far:
305/70X16 GY Wrangler AT's on American Eagle Series 146 chrome wheels.
Future plans:
Flowmaster or Gibson exaust system, spray in liner, stainless step bars, hood deflector, chip?, K&N? we'll see.
Before:
[img]//www.geocities.com/onemilmhz/Truck2.jpg[/img]
After:
[img]//www.geocities.com/onemilmhz/Truck1.jpg[/img]
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Stock Stuff:
Y2K SCab 4X4, Chesnut Metallic, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Skid Plates, Factory AM/FM/CD, 40/60 Split Bench, Sliding Rear Window, Towing Package and Keyless Entry.
Extras so far:
305/70X16 GY Wrangler AT's on American Eagle Series 146 chrome wheels.
Future plans:
Flowmaster or Gibson exaust system, spray in liner, stainless step bars, hood deflector, chip?, K&N? we'll see.
#13
08-12-2000 | 04:30 PM
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#14
08-12-2000 | 05:47 PM
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Check out these websites for some good wheel pics to get an idea of what you might like on your truck. They both have a great selection of wheels and pics to look at. Good luck!
www.americaneaglewheels.com www.americanracing.com
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Stock Stuff:
Y2K SCab 4X4, Chesnut Metallic, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Skid Plates, Factory AM/FM/CD, 40/60 Split Bench, Sliding Rear Window, Towing Package and Keyless Entry.
Extras so far:
305/70X16 GY Wrangler AT's on American Eagle Series 146 chrome wheels.
Future plans:
Flowmaster or Gibson exaust system, spray in liner, stainless step bars, hood deflector, chip?, K&N? we'll see.
www.americaneaglewheels.com www.americanracing.com
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Stock Stuff:
Y2K SCab 4X4, Chesnut Metallic, 5.4L, 3.55 Limited Slip, Skid Plates, Factory AM/FM/CD, 40/60 Split Bench, Sliding Rear Window, Towing Package and Keyless Entry.
Extras so far:
305/70X16 GY Wrangler AT's on American Eagle Series 146 chrome wheels.
Future plans:
Flowmaster or Gibson exaust system, spray in liner, stainless step bars, hood deflector, chip?, K&N? we'll see.
#15
08-12-2000 | 06:56 PM
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From: Oklahoma City
My question is what is the biggest tire you can put on without having to cough up for a new set of rims?
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Truck Pictures
99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 275/70/16 Micheln LTX Delta toolbox, Ford Running Boards, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Kicker ZR360 for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
54regcab@ifreedom.com
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Truck Pictures
99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 275/70/16 Micheln LTX Delta toolbox, Ford Running Boards, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Kicker ZR360 for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
54regcab@ifreedom.com