98 EB 4 X 4 tires. How big?

[brilis]

Hey guys,

The existing original tires and rims are P265/70R17. I want to go maybe a bit larger. I was wondering how big I can go without really changing the trucks ride too much or without having to make any type of modifications, lifting cutting etc. I may or may not change the rims right now.

Thanks. Will 285/70R17 fit? Too big?

Brian

 

[GAINMOB]

you should be fine...the first number tell you how wide the tire is so know 315's can fit on the truck...youre fine

 

[FordandPolaris]

Yeah those should fit fine. Mine are 285/75 on the 16 inch rim (32.8" I believe), but the tire you will have will be essentially the same height. Only trimming I had to do was to the lower valance on the front bumper. But you would never even know that it was supposed to look different.

 

[GAINMOB]

i figured he'd be fine too...same height just wider...but your 285/75/16 is about the same as my 305/30/26...32.2 or 32.6

 

[brilis]

Thanks guys. I do not want to do any trimming at all, so drop to 275? Also what is the best way to go, maybe going with a 275 with more height. I do understand how the tires get taller etc, just not sure which way to go?

What would be the widest tallest tire with NO trimming or rubbing at all. Thanks again!!

 

[GAINMOB]

i dont think you can go wider than what will equate to 315...for width...nothing that would be taller then 30" rims...sorry...thats all i have for measurements/compare too