I have a stock 1998 F-150 4X4 with 17in rims, will they fit also without a lift kit.
2007-03-02 11:04:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
they will probably fit without a problem ...they are only 20mm wider and 28mm taller...that should not be enough to cause any rubbing
2007-03-02 11:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by baalberith11704 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will fit the rims
No, they will not fit the vehicle.
Michael B is misinformed. the "70" in a tire size is the aspect ratio, that is, the ratio of height to width.
70% of 285mm is taller than 70% of 265mm
Quick tutorial:
P=passenger, as opposed to LT=light truck
265=width in mm at widest point (not tread width)
70=pecentage of height to width (aka profile aka series)
R=radial
17=rim diameter in inches
The rule of thumb is: out 10mm down 5%. thus:
265/70/17 is
275/65/17 is
285/60/17.
To maintain the correct outer tire diameter.
In theory.
Actually, you need to know if your rim is wide enough to fit that size,and if that size will interact successfully with the vehicle's suspension/steering.
divide mm by 25.4 to determine inches: 265mm=10.43"
70% of 10.43"=7.3
multiply by 2 (top of tire and bottom of tire)=14.6"
add rim diameter (17)=31.6"
285mm=11.22"
70% of 11.22=7.85
x2=15.7
+17=32.7"
a difference of 1.1 inches.
Who cares? Only an inch, right?
Wrong.
Vehicles are built to high tolerences, and a differerence of an inch might as well mean total re-engineering, and re-fabrication of the entire steering/suspension matrix.
Do yourself a favor. Do not try to out-engineer the manufacturers of this vehicle.
If you have the $ and time to fabricate components, like American Hot Rod does, have fun.
2007-03-02 18:17:39 · answer #2 · answered by d_cider1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will...the only difference is 20mm in tread width, or 3/4 inch. Since 70 is the "profile" on both tires, the height will remain the same.
2007-03-02 11:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
285 70r17
2016-09-27 17:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by regula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
265 70r17 Tires
2016-12-11 09:04:20 · answer #5 · answered by shoaf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they will fit but yu have to think about how much taller they are. It is possible that they will rub when you turn or they may hit the inside of your fenders
2007-03-02 11:10:50 · answer #6 · answered by David W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
should be no problem, not that big of a difference.
2007-03-02 11:14:47 · answer #7 · answered by splaz57 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋