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Seems like a majority of the posts have a starting OEM tire of 265. My truck has OEM 255/65R17; it's a standard XLT without a Sport or FX4 package. Does anyone know if there are Ford manufacturing technical differences in the suspension? Obviously I am also trying to sort out what will fit, but I am not sure if my starting point is different than those of you are are already fitted with a 265 tire directly from Ford.
Its standard with a Sport package, I have a 22 Sport 4x4 and it has 255/65R17s on it. I have researched the heck out of this thread and made up my mind and I am going to put a set of 255/70R17 Goodyear Wrangler highway tires on the next set.
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22 Sport 4x4, no lift, no level. Factory Ford OEM suspension.
17x9 Fuel Shok bronze wheels with +20 offset and 255/65R17 Goodyear Wrangler ATs
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I went an inch bigger in diameter 31.5” with 265/65/18 Duratracs
The stock one was 30.5” 265/60/18 Hankook Dynapro
No issues so far at 140 plus miles.
I think the issue would be the width, so I checked this first
https://tiresize.com/comparison/
According to the size calculator, the width is the same with the tires I chose.

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Any issues now with rubbing???? I am looking at the exact same set up
 

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Any issues now with rubbing???? I am looking at the exact same set up
Poster hasn't been logged in for 2yr now : / Hopefully they'll appear...

If not... as i'm logging tire tickets for my own designs.... here's some notes/threads:

See OP (32"):
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...tire-size-on-a-stock-truck.38155/#post-814194

"275/70r17 is the “safe” largest tire with zero modifications"..."You’ll have a slight rub with 285/70r17’s"
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...tock-tremor-wheels-w-o-lift-or-spacers.38472/

I'm mostly interested in the minimum lift to get 32-33"... fully prepped to modify crashbars.

Too short for a damn lift.
 

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Too short for a damn lift.
Same here lol.
That's exactly why I just went with Level via 5100 shocks and struts with the stock size tires.
 

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Same here lol.
That's exactly why I just went with Level via 5100 shocks and struts with the stock size tires.
Nice! Did the 5100s lift the rear at all? While I don't want any real lift I've mostly narrowed it down to those or OME (yellow for yellow).
 

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Nice! Did the 5100s lift the rear at all? While I don't want any real lift I've mostly narrowed it down to those or OME (yellow for yellow).
Yes, they raised it up in the rear quite a bit. This was taken the afternoon of the day I had them installed, and before I ran out of daylight lol.
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Yes, they raised it up in the rear quite a bit. This was taken the afternoon of the day I had them installed, and before I ran out of daylight lol.
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Looks good! I saw that after coming across another of your posts. Notice much difference while driving? You went with 1.8"?

Might have to poke around and see what I can do to keep it level at most. Spend a lot of time hopping in and out of the bed in the spring-summer and its already hard enough with a step.
 

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Looks good! I saw that after coming across another of your posts. Notice much difference while driving? You went with 1.8"?

Might have to poke around and see what I can do to keep it level at most. Spend a lot of time hopping in and out of the bed in the spring-summer and its already hard enough with a step.
Thank you! Yes, 1.8 inch on the front height setting. Compared to the old stock worn out shocks and struts that were on it for 100,000+ miles. The Bilstein 5100s firmed up the ride and the front end doesn't dip, dive and wallow like it used to and the rear end doesn't bounce anywhere near as much as it did before the upgrade. With the firmer shocks and struts to me it reminds me of what my late Grandpas old farm truck rode like. Firm, but smooth and controllable.
 
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Poster hasn't been logged in for 2yr now : / Hopefully they'll appear...

If not... as i'm logging tire tickets for my own designs.... here's some notes/threads:

See OP (32"):
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...tire-size-on-a-stock-truck.38155/#post-814194

"275/70r17 is the “safe” largest tire with zero modifications"..."You’ll have a slight rub with 285/70r17’s"
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/thre...tock-tremor-wheels-w-o-lift-or-spacers.38472/

I'm mostly interested in the minimum lift to get 32-33"... fully prepped to modify crashbars.

Too short for a damn lift.
Thank you for the reply, I am starting with 18 rims and there are more options at 17, kinda thinking I might want to go to 17's. However, I don't know what offset (pos or neg) I would need etc. Do not want to go to 35 tires, but I sure like the DuraTrak in 285.
 

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Thank you for the reply, I am starting with 18 rims and there are more options at 17, kinda thinking I might want to go to 17's. However, I don't know what offset (pos or neg) I would need etc. Do not want to go to 35 tires, but I sure like the DuraTrak in 285.
A lot of us on here go with the +20 offset on the 17 inch aftermarket wheels. Mine are a 17x9 with the +20 offset.
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A lot of us on here go with the +20 offset on the 17 inch aftermarket wheels. Mine are a 17x9 with the +20 offset.
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You just made my day. I have been way too much research to satisfy my "let's overthink this"..... Very much appreciate this. I cannot afford to make a mistake and buy the wrong size. (I did that once with my jeep). ~tip of the hat, will send pictures
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