After much searching around, I discovered that 255/85x16 tires have the
same OD as a 7.50x17 and will fit under the fenders without rubbing the
bed. This is provided that you used Ford wheels with no more than 4 1/8"
backspacing. The original was 3 3/4". These wheels will also clear the
tie-rod ends when mounted on the front. Got my tires from Les Schwab in
Seattle. No doubt other Mfg. make such a tire but Firestone isn't one of them.
Tom Allen
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Tom Allen
Seattle, WA
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