Tire size question

[Diesel Kinevel]

my 97 will be needing tires in the future and I want as big a tire as I can fit with out rubbing being an issue. I was planning on putting on a leveling kit eventually. will the leveling kit produce enough lift for a 315 or maybe a 305? thanks for the input

 

[Darth_Stroker]

I've got 35's with an add a leaf and re-arch in the front I think thats the same as 315's I've rubbed the chrome on the under side of the fender once or twice. I would think stock suspension 305's would be max. I'm sure some one with more expertise than me will chime in.

Alan

 

[stroked 350]

i have 285's on mine i was told by the tire shop that 305's would rub on the front bumper. good luck chuck

 

[fordtrucker4life!]

i have 285's on mine i was told by the tire shop that 305's would rub on the front bumper. good luck chuck

I've got 285 BFG's on mine and they hit the bumper. I had to space it about 4-6 washers I think.

Edit-
F250's have the Dana 50 and F350's have the Dana 60 front ends. The 285's may not hit with a Dana 60.

 

[action4478]

my 97 will be needing tires in the future and I want as big a tire as I can fit with out rubbing being an issue. I was planning on putting on a leveling kit eventually. will the leveling kit produce enough lift for a 315 or maybe a 305? thanks for the input

I'm running 305 with recurved (new ) plus the add a leaf. Previous owner put them on, & also trimmed the front bumper a bit
.They rub on the springs it tight turns

 

[Crumm]

By shimming the front bumper out and adding a leveling kit (add-a-leaf) you can fit the 315's. The 305's will fit by just shimming the bumper out a bit.

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

where can I get shims for the bumper? are they the same kind of shims you use to mount fenders?
edit: and how many shims do I need for each side?

 

[Crumm]

I used washers and longer bolts. Seems like I put about 1/2" or so on each side. Take a look under there and it will be obvious what you need to do.

 

[hdjeff]

i have 265's i didn't feel like shimming or doing any mods when i put them on. they fit fine and no rubbing anywhere

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

I used washers and longer bolts. Seems like I put about 1/2" or so on each side. Take a look under there and it will be obvious what you need to do.

thanks crumm Ill check it out