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Old 03-22-2014, 04:50 PM
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I have a question is there a in expensive way to fit 35 under my 2005 F150 SCREW 4x4, Im currently running 295/60.r18 on it the tire is about 12.5 inch wide I would love to go up to 35 but keep the width. currently do have a leveling kit on it I just dont have the extra $1500- 2000 to invest in a 4/6 inch lift kit on.any help would be appreciatedName:  1459700_3773296068071_791526285_n.jpg
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35s should fit since it's leveled.

https://www.f150forum.com/f4/tire-wheel-fitment-guide-04-08-a-24510/
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Im getting a rub now when backing and turning left. I didnt do the work it was like that when got it prob need to have it checked for sure
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Originally Posted by JohnBellamy01
I have a question is there a in expensive way to fit 35 under my 2005 F150 SCREW 4x4, Im currently running 295/60.r18 on it the tire is about 12.5 inch wide I would love to go up to 35 but keep the width. currently do have a leveling kit on it I just dont have the extra $1500- 2000 to invest in a 4/6 inch lift kit on.any help would be appreciated
I got 35s and I went with f150lifts.com ultimate kit it's a 3"
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Trim the plastic on the front, sawzaw works pretty good. It's only about an inch and a half and not noticable
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still trying to figure out if 35's would fit my 2008 2wd lariat with my 2.5" level...so im learning too
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Trim the plastic on the front, sawzaw works pretty good. It's only about an inch and a half and not noticable
Sawzall! Noooo!! Too much!!

That's too much for the plastic, and it will leave a horrendous looking cut.. Just use a utility knife with a fresh blade to trim the front valance at the wheel wells, and maybe your factory fender flares where they wrap into the wheel well..

If you get any slight rubbing at full lock due to your wheel offset on your inner fender liners, you can rework the plastic a bit with a heat gun and push it back in towards the frame and body mount..

A 2.5 level will definitely fit 35's.. If your offset is correct, you should get no rubbing..
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Originally Posted by Especial86

Sawzall! Noooo!! Too much!!

That's too much for the plastic, and it will leave a horrendous looking cut.. Just use a utility knife with a fresh blade to trim the front valance at the wheel wells, and maybe your factory fender flares where they wrap into the wheel well..

If you get any slight rubbing at full lock due to your wheel offset on your inner fender liners, you can rework the plastic a bit with a heat gun and push it back in towards the frame and body mount..

A 2.5 level will definitely fit 35's.. If your offset is correct, you should get no rubbing..
I agree with no sawzall, I used rose clippers.
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You can use a 35x12.50 with a 2.5" level, you just can't use those wheels to do it. A factory wheel works with 35s bc the offset is +44, your wheels are maybe +0 to +18, something like that I think. I don't think you could do enough trimming to make those wheels work with 35s
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If you dont mind me asking what wheels are those? Ive seen them before but dont know the name.


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