What tires will fit my F-250 ?

[Madman Mark]

I have a 1990 F-250, 4WD, 5 speed with a 302. I had an extra (heavy duty) leaf spring added in the rear (for hauling firewood) which raised the rear 2 or 3 inches. I want to raise the front 2 inches to level it off, and I'm wondering if I do this what size tires will fit. It has 265/75/16's on it now which is the equivalent of 33x10.5 and it seems to have plenty of room to spare. Will I be able to safely fit 35x12.5's on the front after raising the front 2 inches ? I know there's plenty of room for the rear tires. Also will the stock axles handle the 35's ?

[390FE]

The should fit. your main concern will be when turning the front tires and will they hit the frame?????

I was gonna put some skinny 36" tires on my 83 F250 with 3" body lift but I would have had to slightly trim the wheel opening corners on the front fenders to allow them to turn and than I still didn't check for frame clearance. I sold the tires and truck.

I had a early 80's full size bronco once and had to adjust the steering stops to accomidate 31" tires. They fit but rubbed the frame rail. Stopped rubbing after stopps were adjusted.

[72'CaminoKid]

but didnt adjusting the stops make ur turning radius wider?

[justatech]

305/70-16 should fit with a little rubbing on hard turns but any taller I believe will be annoying, but i'm not totaly sure

[Ford4x4Chik27]

I have an f-250 with about a 2-3" lift and I run 35x15x15 boggers and only rub a little bit. No biggy, just don't turn as sharp If you run a 13.5 wide 35" tire, you'll be good to go

[chevyguy]

F.C you have a highboy, It was bigger than this one to begin with. You can fit 35s but you wont be able turn much without rubbing. Need at least 4 inches to clear them and even then it would be close depending on your backspacing. I wouldnt try anything over a 33 with your combination

[Ford4x4Chik27]

I would think that a narrow 35" tire would be okay... I've seen em work. Just a little rubbage, maybe a little fender choppage... but it'll work. Depends on the extent that you wanna go

[Madman Mark]

Yeah I don't mind trimming the bumper and fenders. I don't mind a little "rub" once in a while !!!

[Ford4x4Chik27]

I'll see if I can find some folks that have done it...

[johnmvtv]

i have a 1990 f250 i went fron 33/12.5 to 35 mud terrains 12.5 by gettin new front leaf's then gettin leafs helpers,then i put in a 4 in body lift b4 the body lift ,tires rubbed wen i stopped and/or took a left hand turn.The truck is awesome now i have even launched it,and it doe'snt rub. works really well except one thing.... you need to get a longer e brake cable anr d it has to be customj made...,i need to have mine done my inspection sticker runs out in two days t ha ha let you m know about the cost but your truck will be nice with those tires i am really happy