Flatire

I'm having a hard time figuring out what tire will work on 2012 f150 xlt 4wd.
Staying with stock 7 spoke 18" chrome wheels. The factory tires on it are 275-65-18 that equate to 32.1x10.8x 18. I would like to go a tad taller, max height somewhere in the low 34"s to a tall 33". Problem is idont want an *** load of tire sticking out past the wheel well. I would like to stay as close as possible to it. I see a lot of 11.5" and 11.2's and stuff. Any help? Photos welcome.

dmrule

Do you have a level on your truck? You can fit a 275/70R18 or a 285/65R18 on a stock truck. I've seen plenty of trucks with a 295/70R18 (34" tire) with a 2" level.

Flatire

What you think about the 285/70/18?

redranger04g

Not a lot of tires in that size

RajunKajun59

295/70-18 Cooper S/T Maxx 1.5" Level

dmrule

About the only thing in 285/70 are mud tires and the Nitto Exo grappler. All are fairly high dollar tires. You have a good bit more options in 295's - Nitto, Toyo, Cooper, and Goodyear. The duratracs are 295/65 that are 33.1". Also with the 295's you don't exceed the recommended rim width (if that bothers you).

Flatire

Thanks guys. Any trimming needed with the 295 70's?

RajunKajun59

None

Flatire

I ordered the aluminum rough country 2.5" strut discs. Will these level my truck or make it sit high in the front? I have the trailer brake thing inside my model truck so I imagine it's a tow package with a stouter rear suspension if that matters any.

dmrule

It should be level. I have a 2.0" and it still looks a little low in front.