2016 F150 - 3.5l - 4x4 Sport - 17x8 Method Mesh - Rough Country Level
#21
I think your truck looks great and you helped me make a decision.
Like you mentioned previously, I have been stressing about a wheel and tire setup. I initially wanted 18s and was going to get 275/70R18 then realized that only went up to an 8.5" rim for most wheels and I like a 9" rim. Then I looked at 20s but don't like the way they look (Not truck like). I then looked at 285/65R18 and thought they looked to small.
Like you mentioned previously, I have been stressing about a wheel and tire setup. I initially wanted 18s and was going to get 275/70R18 then realized that only went up to an 8.5" rim for most wheels and I like a 9" rim. Then I looked at 20s but don't like the way they look (Not truck like). I then looked at 285/65R18 and thought they looked to small.
When I see lifted trucks on big tires, I do admire them a bit, but to me this is close enough to that without the sacrifices in other areas.
Post up with some pics of yours when you get it all together.
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car_doper (09-19-2016)
#22
Gas Mileage Report
Current mods - wheels and tires, leveling kit, intake, catch can
Not towing - 17-19mpg, depending on highway mix
Towing empty 22' metal car trailer - 16mpg, mainly highway
Towing car trailer with 2500lb car - 13.5mpg, mainly highway
Current mods - wheels and tires, leveling kit, intake, catch can
Not towing - 17-19mpg, depending on highway mix
Towing empty 22' metal car trailer - 16mpg, mainly highway
Towing car trailer with 2500lb car - 13.5mpg, mainly highway
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JRock310 (09-20-2016)
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Michael Shack (09-19-2016)
#24
Junior Member
Very nice looking truck! You have the set up I'd like to go with except I'm thinking Ready Lift Leveling Kit. My truck is the same color btw. I love it!
Did you buy TPMS from DiscountTireDirect also?
Cheers!
Did you buy TPMS from DiscountTireDirect also?
Cheers!
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Michael Shack (09-20-2016)
#25
Yes, I got the tpms from them. The shop didn't even have to do anything, they paired with my truck and worked right away.
If you go through discount tire, have the wheels and tires balanced at a shop you trust locally
#26
Junior Member
Thanks man! Honestly I wanted to go with a 2" leveling kit to assure the front wouldn't be higher than the back, but it all happened so fast, I ended up just having to go with what the off-road shop had in stock. It worked out, but if the front end would have been higher, I would have removed the level and cut the crash bar up.
Yes, I got the tpms from them. The shop didn't even have to do anything, they paired with my truck and worked right away.
If you go through discount tire, have the wheels and tires balanced at a shop you trust locally
Yes, I got the tpms from them. The shop didn't even have to do anything, they paired with my truck and worked right away.
If you go through discount tire, have the wheels and tires balanced at a shop you trust locally
Do you have to get it aligned again with the new wheels and tires?
#27
I would but I don't think new wheels and tires will change the alignment. The ready lift is a new strut and spring assembly, right? I'm curious to see how the ride height is.
#28
Junior Member
#29
Small point to mention regarding the wheel and tire package. Discount tire got me them super fast and worked with me a lot, but I was fairly discouraged with the ride of the truck. I had a local tire shop re-balance the wheels, and they were all off significantly.
Not something to freak about, but before you mount and align, I'd recommend spending the time letting a shop you trust locally balance them.
Not something to freak about, but before you mount and align, I'd recommend spending the time letting a shop you trust locally balance them.
#30
Only complaint, after driving on gravel roads, pebbles get caught in the tires and get thrown loudly under the truck lol