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245/65R17 would be the safest biggest option. And sure, if they can somehow magically prove a component went out prematurely due to increased angles after adding bigger tires - it can void the warranty - but I don't know very many mechanics who are going to make a fuss over something like 245/65R17's compared to the stock 225/235/65R's these trucks come with. Once you start getting up there in the 70R's, then you are pushing it. Not hard to blame a premature detonation on suspension or half shaft issues when you go 2" taller than stock. For example - people running 255/70R17's... that's roughly 2" taller alone and then they add 2" spacer lifts. That's called a warranty voider. Keep in mind, this is a lower unibody design, not a body on frame truck. Your driveline suffers more in the long run than your suspension angles do in the short run.
That said... you do you. Also, to those reading who will get offended by this post - I don't care. I still love you even if you are a disaster
That said... you do you. Also, to those reading who will get offended by this post - I don't care. I still love you even if you are a disaster
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Do you think a 70 on its own would kill it?245/65R17 would be the safest biggest option. And sure, if they can somehow magically prove a component went out prematurely due to increased angles after adding bigger tires - it can void the warranty - but I don't know very many mechanics who are going to make a fuss over something like 245/65R17's compared to the stock 225/235/65R's these trucks come with. Once you start getting up there in the 70R's, then you are pushing it. Not hard to blame a premature detonation on suspension or half shaft issues when you go 2" taller than stock. For example - people running 255/70R17's... that's roughly 2" taller alone and then they add 2" spacer lifts. That's called a warranty voider. Keep in mind, this is a lower unibody design, not a body on frame truck. Your driveline suffers more in the long run than your suspension angles do in the short run.
That said... you do you. Also, to those reading who will get offended by this post - I don't care. I still love you even if you are a disaster
Currect answers only lol
Actually Ford would have to prove that your changes caused the failure (whatever it was?) but the only thing I would suggest is checking out the tire website’s showing proper + sizes so the odometer is within range, but again is upto you
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I'm not offended by your point of view. But I might be a little hurt if you feel I'm a disaster!245/65R17 would be the safest biggest option. And sure, if they can somehow magically prove a component went out prematurely due to increased angles after adding bigger tires - it can void the warranty - but I don't know very many mechanics who are going to make a fuss over something like 245/65R17's compared to the stock 225/235/65R's these trucks come with. Once you start getting up there in the 70R's, then you are pushing it. Not hard to blame a premature detonation on suspension or half shaft issues when you go 2" taller than stock. For example - people running 255/70R17's... that's roughly 2" taller alone and then they add 2" spacer lifts. That's called a warranty voider. Keep in mind, this is a lower unibody design, not a body on frame truck. Your driveline suffers more in the long run than your suspension angles do in the short run.
That said... you do you. Also, to those reading who will get offended by this post - I don't care. I still love you even if you are a disaster
Love my Eibach lift springs and 245/70s.
Admittedly, we have no long-term history with the Maverick, as there are none more than 2 years old at this point. Only time will tell how much impact these mods have on suspension components.
I don't know the future but my guess is that like any other vehicle, some will have issues and others won't. The way the trucks are driven and maintained will play a big role.
Tires and rims are considered consumables. So, I would think not. Now, if you start hacking on the drivetrain....
I get very uneasy around trucks with very deep and wide wheels replacing the stock ones. Saw one on the side of the interstate with the whole right front tire/wheel/rotor/caliper and part of the suspension laying on the ground. The stress that puts on everything apparently did it in.
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