The Leveling Kit Thread
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 63
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From: Edmonton
Hello all. New to the forum and have a specific question. I’ve spent hours and read through several hundred pages of threads and still can’t find a direct answer.
I have a 2016 F-150 Lariat FX4 3.5 Ecoboost with 20” chrome factory rims. I want to install a 2” leveling kit and Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I’m having trouble with finding the right size / largest tire that will not rub (do not want to do any trimming or cutting). Would like the tires to be flush or stick out slightly past the fenders. Prefer not to use spacers.
Looking at the sizes below:
33/12.50R20
305/55R20
Will I have any issues with either of these sizes?
If I am way off on my thinking and will not be able to achieve what I want with these sizes, please suggest other tire sizes.
I have a 2016 F-150 Lariat FX4 3.5 Ecoboost with 20” chrome factory rims. I want to install a 2” leveling kit and Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I’m having trouble with finding the right size / largest tire that will not rub (do not want to do any trimming or cutting). Would like the tires to be flush or stick out slightly past the fenders. Prefer not to use spacers.
Looking at the sizes below:
33/12.50R20
305/55R20
Will I have any issues with either of these sizes?
If I am way off on my thinking and will not be able to achieve what I want with these sizes, please suggest other tire sizes.
(Sorry forgot to tag you in my first response but there is a picture of my truck leveled with the tires)
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Joined: Feb 2015
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Well at first was great. Firm but in good way my truck was way to soft stock. But something has changed after adjusting them down and adding 1.25 wheel spacers on the front. It has gotten stiff and hits some bumps really harsh. Hoping after new tires and another front end alignment it will smooth back out.
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Joined: Sep 2017
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Well at first was great. Firm but in good way my truck was way to soft stock. But something has changed after adjusting them down and adding 1.25 wheel spacers on the front. It has gotten stiff and hits some bumps really harsh. Hoping after new tires and another front end alignment it will smooth back out.
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Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 14
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From: Alaska
Hello all. New to the forum and have a specific question. I’ve spent hours and read through several hundred pages of threads and still can’t find a direct answer.
I have a 2016 F-150 Lariat FX4 3.5 Ecoboost with 20” chrome factory rims. I want to install a 2” leveling kit and Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I’m having trouble with finding the right size / largest tire that will not rub (do not want to do any trimming or cutting). Would like the tires to be flush or stick out slightly past the fenders. Prefer not to use spacers.
Looking at the sizes below:
33/12.50R20
305/55R20
Will I have any issues with either of these sizes?
If I am way off on my thinking and will not be able to achieve what I want with these sizes, please suggest other tire sizes.
I have a 2016 F-150 Lariat FX4 3.5 Ecoboost with 20” chrome factory rims. I want to install a 2” leveling kit and Nitto Ridge Grapplers. I’m having trouble with finding the right size / largest tire that will not rub (do not want to do any trimming or cutting). Would like the tires to be flush or stick out slightly past the fenders. Prefer not to use spacers.
Looking at the sizes below:
33/12.50R20
305/55R20
Will I have any issues with either of these sizes?
If I am way off on my thinking and will not be able to achieve what I want with these sizes, please suggest other tire sizes.
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Joined: Sep 2017
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I really dig that tire size. I'm thinking about it, but I'm running aftermarket 20x9.5's at 15mm offset, so not sure what clearance /rubbing issues I might face.
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Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 148
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Just put on a 2.5" level with 33x12.5x 17 BFG KO2's with black Raceline Defenders. Love the way it turned out. Level is only temporary until I upgrade suspension down the road. Lower valence will be coming off and putting on Raptor skid plate.
