New Tires
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New Tires
Hello new to the forum...
My 2006 F150 Supercab 4X4 needs new tires and I was wondering what is the biggest tire I can put on it...
I was told that I have to watch what size I put on it due to throwing off the speedometer and messing up my transmission...
I was looking at 245 70 17 General Grabber A/T
My truck came with 235 75 17..
Thanks,
John
My 2006 F150 Supercab 4X4 needs new tires and I was wondering what is the biggest tire I can put on it...
I was told that I have to watch what size I put on it due to throwing off the speedometer and messing up my transmission...
I was looking at 245 70 17 General Grabber A/T
My truck came with 235 75 17..
Thanks,
John
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I have never heard of messing up the transmission from bigger tires.... unless maybe you put some real monsters on it. I had 33x12.50R17 tires on mine for about 25K miles now and I haven't had any problems. My gps tells me that my speedometer is off by about 4 mph at 70. That wasn't enough for me to worry about getting the speedometer recalibrated but you can have the Ford dealer do that for you if you want.
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The leveling lets you put a taller tire on. I had 285/70-17 and didn't have any rubbing or trimming when my truck was stock height (4x4). I ran that setup for 30k and didn't notice any ill affects. The bigger you go the more off the speedo is and the more stress you put on your transmission. I have 35's now and will regear from 3.55 to 4.56 soon.
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So If I got 245.70.17 I will be fine....
What about if I wanted to do 285.70.17??
Do I need to level the truck?
What do you think about the General Grabber A/T 2....
What about Nitto Terra Grapplers
I want a taller tire to fill up my fender well some...
I also pull a 16 ft boat with my truck...
Thanks,
John
What about if I wanted to do 285.70.17??
Do I need to level the truck?
What do you think about the General Grabber A/T 2....
What about Nitto Terra Grapplers
I want a taller tire to fill up my fender well some...
I also pull a 16 ft boat with my truck...
Thanks,
John
Last edited by JADHHJR; 02-21-2009 at 09:17 AM.
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Ok. Can anyone verify a 305 tire would fit un-leveled on a 4x4? I'm pretty certain that 285 is the widest you can go without it rubbing anything and without trimming anything.
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Ok guys here is what I'm looking at....
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ra+Grappler+AT
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....l=Grabber+AT+2
These are the 2 tires I have been looking at ...
I'm thinking 265 70 17....
I read good reviews on them both...
John
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...ra+Grappler+AT
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....l=Grabber+AT+2
These are the 2 tires I have been looking at ...
I'm thinking 265 70 17....
I read good reviews on them both...
John
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Ok I'm confusing myself with this where do I look for the P rating thing...
I want a tire for on road off road driving but I will be pulling my boat too but I will be going into the mountains for wood for my wood furnace and for my hunting trips..
I am not looking to spend a fortune either due to the fact I have 3 kids...LOL..
I have 235 75 17 Bridgestone Dual Revo A/T's now but I didn't like the tire It wore out too soon...
I want a tire for on road off road driving but I will be pulling my boat too but I will be going into the mountains for wood for my wood furnace and for my hunting trips..
I am not looking to spend a fortune either due to the fact I have 3 kids...LOL..
I have 235 75 17 Bridgestone Dual Revo A/T's now but I didn't like the tire It wore out too soon...
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Ok I'm confusing myself with this where do I look for the P rating thing...
I want a tire for on road off road driving but I will be pulling my boat too but I will be going into the mountains for wood for my wood furnace and for my hunting trips..
I am not looking to spend a fortune either due to the fact I have 3 kids...LOL..
I have 235 75 17 Bridgestone Dual Revo A/T's now but I didn't like the tire It wore out too soon...
I want a tire for on road off road driving but I will be pulling my boat too but I will be going into the mountains for wood for my wood furnace and for my hunting trips..
I am not looking to spend a fortune either due to the fact I have 3 kids...LOL..
I have 235 75 17 Bridgestone Dual Revo A/T's now but I didn't like the tire It wore out too soon...
The "P" is in front of the tire size on the first link.
P=Passenger rated tire
LT=Light Truck rated tire the LT have load ranges also.
Theres more info at this link: Tire Rack