tire replacement

2006 FORD F-350
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LOYAL EDDIE
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Can I replace the originial LT275/70R18 Load range E tires with LT265/70R18 Load range E tires without any adverse effects other than very monor speedo/tach errors?
Apr 16, 2012 at 9:45 PM
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FIXITMR
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i would think it would work. i've used other sized tires before on my vehicles.
Apr 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Yes. Your speedo will be off by about 5%: you'll be going a little slower than what the speedo indicates.
Apr 16, 2012 at 9:53 PM
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