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Originally Posted by MountainBikeRoamer
...I'm curious, could that 245-sized tire fit/work OK while still running the factory 2WD ride height?..Still.....you've got me curious now what the maximum tire size is that can be stuffed safely under the Transits when they are still running their factory 2WD suspension...
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I'm in that research mode also (test driving a Quigley T next week). From what i've gathered so far:
With the 3.5L EB engine you have a choice between 3.31 and 3.73. As others have suggested the 3.73 would allow for some slightly taller tires and still have enough play to get the van rolling : )
With the 3.7 the 4.10 looks like the standard.
On tire size, with stock height there are many T owners sharing over at the Ford Transit USA Forum. I began a thread on that very question when i was in my first research mode on the then-new Transit.
You can find the thread at this link. The tire of choice for many is the BFG KO2 245/75r16. Apparently they are getting them under the stock fender wells. Though from the looks of it i would not try chains! In our case, if we go with a QT i will put the KO2's on and will be legal in Oregon in all road conditions as they are considered traction tires (+4x4 and you are set legally. maybe not logically ; )
Thom