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I'm considering running slightly wider and larger tires in the rear, 8in wide in front and 10 in wide in the rear. Then 1-2 inches taller in the rear. Has anyone run this before? I wanted to see some pictures of it.

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That's exactly what I'm running, see here:

http://www.fordification.com/galleries/ ... hp?album=9

This is a Camper Special so it already had some rake to it.
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I've done the same. 33x12.5R16.5s in the rear.

http://www.fordification.com/galleries/ ... ?pos=-1172
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I've done the same. 33x12.5R16.5s in the rear.

http://www.fordification.com/galleries/ ... ?pos=-1172

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On Friday I just put these 31X10.50s on all the way around. I really like the look, and the way it handles now.
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Those 10.50's don't rub at full turn?
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They don't rub at all, and now it rides more like a truck!!!!
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Must be the off set of those rims. I have a 29in. tall tire (don't remember the size exactly) on the stock rims and they rub at full lock.
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Hey ratfink,

Is that blue on your truck a stock color?? Do you know what its called?

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