Tom boucher
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• Houston, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 8/27/2003 |
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 Posted:1/28/2004 22:19 |
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I am sure this question has been asked, but the darn search engine does not work. What is the largest size I can fit on my 4x2 2001 Ex with a 5.4 without having to bend bumpers and trim trim.? I am currently looking at 265/75r16. Any options. Also for you tire guys, I have been looking at Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo. Any news? Any other popular brands to check out? Thanks for any information.
Tom Boucher
1 Wife
Too many kids
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dnevins
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• San Diego, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 12/28/2009 |
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The 265/75R16 you're looking at is the factory size. A 2001 Excursion came on LT265/75R16, load range D, so it fits with no changes at all. Firestone lists 45 psi front and 55 psi rear for the XLT and Limited, but go by the label on your door.
For going bigger without trimming, owners report running 285/75R16 on a stock Excursion with no rubbing. 315/75R16 (about 35 inch) rubs at full lock. That's owner experience, not a Ford spec, so check full lock both ways after mounting.
On the Revo: Bridgestone followed it with the Revo 2 and then the Revo 3, but tire stores now list the Revo 3 in that size as discontinued, so you'll likely be shopping other brands. Whatever brand you look at, stay at least at the load range D the truck came with. An Excursion is heavy, and a passenger-rated tire is the wrong choice even when the size matches.
Dana
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