The Tire Emergency Continues - Falken Wildpeak 275/70R17

[Glocker]

I've got a set of tires lined up in New Jersey to go on the truck at a Ford dealer in the morning. I'm going with Falken Wildpeak A/T3w 275/70R17 on my stock wheels. I'm lifted 3.5" up front. Should I expect any issues?

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[MoldyTaco]

Maybe a little rub on the crash bars. It varies from truck to truck and tire to tire. I recommend loosening the fronts and pushing them forward just to be safe. I had to do this with 265/70/17 but I have 1.5” spacers so ?.

 

[Glocker]

Maybe a little rub on the crash bars. It varies from truck to truck and tire to tire. I recommend loosening the fronts and pushing them forward just to be safe. I had to do this with 265/70/17 but I have 1.5” spacers so ?.

My front crash bars are nixed so I think I'll be good. I was concerned about the clearance on the knuckled but it looks like plenty of people run a 275.

I picked a crappy time to try to deal with this with work, and the short time until I have to drive.

 

[GTGallop]

With no lift that would rub a little. But if you are up in the air - I think you are good to go.

You can test it by turning the wheels and seeing if you have 1.1 inches of clearance in front and back of the wheel.

Only place I would have concern is if you are going to rub the spindle on the back side / inside of the wheel. You might need a spacer to push that tire out a quarter to half inch.

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