FORD blue blood

I'm going a for a second resto on my 91 4x4 Lariat and my dear wife said just go for it this time. So I'm considering 35s over 33s, I found 50 different opinions so I'm just more confused. I only take the truck on the beach rarely and I have to admit the tire size is just to look good. Also I would prefer just leveling springs if I can get away with it. So any real world experience would be helpful. This picture is an old one, not leveled, 32inch tires.

techrep

iTrader: (1)

IMO... stay with 33's as 35's are gonna kill your MPG and HP and may be hell on that old truck. I went to 35's on my 08 and wish I had stayed with the 33's I had on it.

WarSurfer

Raptors come with 35s from the factory. As long as you don't go crazy with the tread they'll be fine. I daily 37s and have no issues.

eyesman2

do you have a 4 inch lift because 35's might or will rub with out a 4 to 6 lift

techrep

iTrader: (1)

Actually they come with 34.5" and they have the gears to run them...

WarSurfer

Lol. Most 35s are 34.5 or less.

The point was drivability and I answered him.

FORD blue blood

Thanks, I would hate to go through all the work and cost just to regret the choice.

WarSurfer

If there is a look you are going for, you won't be happy unless you scratch that itch. There are plenty of 35" (advertised size not actual size) A/T tires that ride smooth and wear well.

Obviously the truck will perform best with the right gearing. There are plenty of online calculators to figure out the optimum gearing for the chosen tire size.

Chris_1

iTrader: (1)

If it's looks alone you're going for you won't regret it. If you want to try to park it in a spot close to the doors at the grocery store, it'll be a pain.
But it'll look really good. So if you have to park way out at the end to find a spot you can turn sharp enough to get in to, you'll be able to admire it all the way across the parking lot.

Z7What

I daily drive both of my 2003s one with 37X12.50R17 BFG M/Ts and one with 38X15.50R20 Toyo M/Ts. It's all about how much your willing to pay for gas lol. Mine never seen dirt, they stayed cleaner than most corvettes on the road.

Wayne