I know this type of question os answered very often on here, but please forgive me of asking it again.
I am interested in upgrading to larger tires on my stock '72 F-100 LWB 2wd. I have the original 15 inch rims and plan to keep on using them.
What is a good size and or brand of tire that you'd recommend for a 15" rim? I want to go up to at least 235/75/15 from the 215/75/15s I have on it now, maybe even bigger. Another question is at what size tire do you need to start lifting your truck to allow it to fit/clear the wheel well, especially when turning?
Any input, opinions, feedback, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Another Tire/Wheel Question
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Another Tire/Wheel Question
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Re: Another Tire/Wheel Question
What look are you going for? how wide is your rim?

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Re: Another Tire/Wheel Question
I trying to improve my bump's traction, especially on dirt roads. Also trying to achieve a smoother ride on & off road. My rims are stock 15" rims and I don't quite know the diameter, but I'd have to guess it's somewhere around 6".
Jack
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Re: Another Tire/Wheel Question
BFG All Terrain T/A's are a good tire choice. They work well on and off road and are also good in the rain. You'll probably want to increase the rim width to 8". Depending on your spring sag you can probably go with a 30" or 31" tire.
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Re: Another Tire/Wheel Question
BobbyFord wrote:BFG All Terrain T/A's are a good tire choice. They work well on and off road and are also good in the rain. You'll probably want to increase the rim width to 8". Depending on your spring sag you can probably go with a 30" or 31" tire.


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16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost)

1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray.
"Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English
"Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump
"Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump
1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's