The Leveling Kit Thread
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16' F150 w/2.5 level kit, 325-65r18 tires on 18"x9" rim will it work??
I need some help before I make this tire and wheel purchase. I am getting mixed answers weather or not, I will have any issues with rubbing or hitting control arms, springs, wheel wells etc. by changing my stock wheels and tires to the following:
Currently have a mammoth 2.5" leveling kit already installed on teh truck
Tires I'm considering are: BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2, Size: 325-65R18 Tires are 12.5" wide 34.6" tall, However, BF tells me the side wall width on a 9.6"rim is 13", they can not tell me what the max width is on a 9"rim, it will be something less then 13", but I'm not sure how much.
Rims I'm considering are Hallo Rims: 18"x 9" with zero offset.
My concern is will the width of these tires mounted on these wheels pose any problem at all with rubbing or hitting arms, springs, etc/. If so, what should I do? Consider different size tires? Will different wheels with some amount of offset solve any potential problems?
I would greatly appreciate advice before I spend $1800!
Thanks everyone in advance for your help
John
Currently have a mammoth 2.5" leveling kit already installed on teh truck
Tires I'm considering are: BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A KO2, Size: 325-65R18 Tires are 12.5" wide 34.6" tall, However, BF tells me the side wall width on a 9.6"rim is 13", they can not tell me what the max width is on a 9"rim, it will be something less then 13", but I'm not sure how much.
Rims I'm considering are Hallo Rims: 18"x 9" with zero offset.
My concern is will the width of these tires mounted on these wheels pose any problem at all with rubbing or hitting arms, springs, etc/. If so, what should I do? Consider different size tires? Will different wheels with some amount of offset solve any potential problems?
I would greatly appreciate advice before I spend $1800!
Thanks everyone in advance for your help
John
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I have a 2018 f150 xlt 4x4 with a 2" zone leveling kit. I put 285/75r18 toyo open country at2 tires on my stock 18x9 wheel. I am currently rubbing bad on the passenger side frame mount for the rear crash bar. I got this size tire after reading where people only had to spread their crash bars for them to fit. has anyone had this issue? Am I stuck with cutting off the frame mount or does someone know of a 18x9 wheel offset that will help them fit?
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Just wait until you get about 1000 miles on them. You will be blown away! Everyone says the highest setting is harsh. Those people are basing their review off of 100 miles of driving. My truck is on 6112's at 2.1" and 5100's rear and now I've got about 6000 miles on them. The truck is so damn smooth and stable, I get compliments all the time.
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I am going to have the same setup on the same truck/year. I’m lookmg at putting 33x12.5x20 on my truck. Does your 35’s rub? Did you do trimming or what’s the deal with the setup? How’s it working out? Thanks
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They do rub on the upper control arm on the front side at full lock on a incline. Not enough to bother me. Every truck I've ever had the tires rubbed somewhere. They dont rub anywhere else. No trimming at all. And honestly the 35s look amazing. I love it.
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Just wait until you get about 1000 miles on them. You will be blown away! Everyone says the highest setting is harsh. Those people are basing their review off of 100 miles of driving. My truck is on 6112's at 2.1" and 5100's rear and now I've got about 6000 miles on them. The truck is so damn smooth and stable, I get compliments all the time.