You can most likely get away with it for the rear axle. A few years back I used that size tire and fit type "s" chains on the rear. I don't think you will be able to fit them on the front. The upper a-arm is very close to the tire. Wheel spacers and some wheel well trimming may be required.
It appears that people who are running these tires on lightweight vehicles usually don't have too much trouble as they tend to end up using a relatively stout tire relative to their vehicles weight.
Those who are using these with heavy rigs seem to be the ones with most of the issues...
There have been at least a few nasty tread separations with these documented here and elsewhere.
Not worth the savings to risk your life or the lives of others.
BKG is pretty spot on. I had a 5th gen for a while, back seat is much better than the Taco. Depends on how tall you are of course but I am 6'1" and it worked reasonably well. My issue with space in the front seat of the 5th gen was that my left knee would often bang into the steering column...
While I love 4runners, it sounds like it is probably not the best option for you. The 4wd system is part-time which is annoying and largely useless on pavement. The Limited version of the 4runner has a full-time system which is great but you would still have to get past the looks of the...
In fresh snow the BFGs are fine. Packed snow they are not great. On ice they are pretty bad.
All-terrain style tires cannot compete with real winter tires in winter conditions.
The bar to achieve the "snowflake" rating is pretty low so unfortunately it doesn't mean as much as one might...
The most common stock tire size for this F150 with the 5.0 and 3.55 gears is a 275/65r18 - a 32.1" tire.
Since you have 17" wheels and want E rated tires you could get a 275/70r17 tire which is a 32.2" tire and readily available in an E rating.
No need to regear as Ford already uses this...
It sounds like there will be very little benefit for you to switch to an all-terrain. 1st gear in a Suby is barely sufficient for slow speed and/or steep inclines. The clutch is quickly overwhelmed, adding weight and potentially additional diameter at the wheels will only make this worse...
It's a matter of expected performance and reference points. The grabbers are going to be better than some tires in winter conditions: for example coming from a mud tire, a low end all terrain, or a basic all season tire a user may feel that they are a superior tire.
I agree with cdthiker regarding winter handling traits. I used the 265/70 r17 on my 4th gen 4runner for a couple of years in CO and found them to be ok in summer but miserable on packed snow/ice. I have much preferred the LT rated Bridgestone Revo for all year use in snowy environs. Also have...
I have run 265, 255, and 245 widths on my '04. The 265's performed the worst in snow/slush. The 245's were the best and the 255/75 r17's that I am currently running are a nice combination providing both ground clearance and good handling characteristics in the snow. Of course tread pattern...
While top fuel dragsters are impressive, this statement seems to be incorrect. The engines used on a 747 are vastly more powerful than those used in a dragster. A 747 at altitude and cruising thrust (not full throttle) still produces much more power than a dragster while still consuming...