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Jan 15, 2024 | 07:35 AM

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SSSam311

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Originally Posted by Justin0491

I have a 2016 f150 4x4. I currently have the Rough Country lifted struts lift kit installed. I am running a 20x12 wheel on 35x12.5 tires. I don't like the look as much anymore of the big rim, I am looking to downsize to a 17x9 wheel while still keeping 35x12.5 tires. I have contacted Rough Country and they said that the lift kit that I have installed does not support 17 inch wheels. What do I need to do/replace to be able to fit a 17 inch wheel while still using a 6 inch lift?

Probably pull that Rough Country garbage off and get something else while youre at it. Where you do drive the truck that a 6" lift is required on a 1/2 ton?

Jan 15, 2024 | 07:45 AM

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I would just go with an 18” wheel. It’s going to look alot smaller than your current setup. The appearance of 17” vs 18” is negligible and it’ll be the easiest/cheapest path forward.

Jan 15, 2024 | 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by techrep

It's the lift spindle, some lift kits will state that 17" wheels will not clear. you may be able to either find another set of lift spindles to work with 17" wheels or find a set of 17" wheels that are made to clear those spindles. What's wrong with 18" wheels ?

Do you know of any companies like Zone or BDS that might sell a spindle that'll fit a 17?

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