07 F150 XL Lift Help?
03-09-2008, 03:15 PM
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Yes a 2WD with a 2.5" leveling kit will fit 33's. Since it looks like you're wanting to step up to 18's from your stock 17's make sure you find a wheel that's close to the stock measurements of 7.5" wide and 5.5" of backspacing. Some tire shops don't like putting a 12.5" wide tire on a 7.5" wheel, but it'll work.
Wheel Specifications:
Size: 18x9
Offset: -12mm
Backspacing: 4.53"
Size: 18x9
Offset: -12mm
Backspacing: 4.53"
Tire Specifications:
Height: 33"
Size: 18x9 Width: 12.50"
Load: E-10ply
03-09-2008, 05:59 PM
#22
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With 4.5" backspacing your wheel is going to stick out 1" further than the stock wheel. Add to that you are moving up to a 9" wheel and your wheel is now going to stick out 2.5" further than your stock wheel. I'd think you're going to have some rubbing issues when you turn your wheel, it may still work, but you're going to have to do some trimming. If I were you I'd try to find a wheel with a backspacing a little closer to stock to prevent any possible rubbing issues. Also may want to look into a 295/65r18 tire if you really want to go with the wheels you've picked.
03-10-2008, 11:50 AM
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4.5 Backspacing
Hey i have 4.5 backspacing on my wheels and i also took advantage of the 4wheelparts by two get two. my tires stick out about 2 1/2 in. should look good with some bigger wheel flares on it. just in case it helps.
03-10-2008, 11:13 PM
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Big difference is you have a suspension lift on your truck while GP is only looking at adding a leveling kit. Do you get any kind of rubbing at all either on the front valance or the control arms? Did you have to do any trimming? Thanks
03-11-2008, 11:33 AM
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Had some rubbing when turning and hitting inclines as well as reversing off of an incline such as a steep driveway. trimmed the corner off of the front valance and that took care of that. then i trimmed the back fender flare to give some extra clearance. was hoping to GP give an idea of how the rims fit. i think with just a leveling kit and that backspacing it would probably not clear on turns.
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03-11-2008, 01:21 PM
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ok ive been looking around and found a better fit.....i think
Wheel Size:
Size: 18x9
Offset: +18mm
BS: 5.71" BS
Tire Size:
33x12.5 R18 OR
285/65 R18
And thanks force for the help i just dont really know much about the BS and offsets and how all that stuff goes. but thanks. How would these fit?
Wheel Size:
Size: 18x9
Offset: +18mm
BS: 5.71" BS
Tire Size:
33x12.5 R18 OR
285/65 R18
And thanks force for the help i just dont really know much about the BS and offsets and how all that stuff goes. but thanks. How would these fit?
03-14-2008, 12:24 AM
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leveling kit
Biggest tire that will fit on a 4x4 with a 2.5" leveling kit is a 33.3(295 series). 35s will fit but you are going to have to shave the lower valence in order not to rub on turning