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Hi everyone, new here to the forum, recently i been doing some research to level my F150 17-2.7L 4WD. I purchased the Bilstein B8 6112 - Suspension Kit - 47-258075 front & the 5100 rear, I'm looking for suggestions on the wheels / tire size. Not familiar with those, but i did the that the -12mm is the preferable look. I see some 20s" - 35 tires locally, but some post i read said its best for 18's & 33. Any experience / suggestion would be greatly appreciated. PS I do tow / haul from times to time on some home remodel, not sure if it matters or affect. Also I'm in the Houston area, so if you have any recommendation for shop to install the level kit, shoot me a pm.
Regards
CJ
So the reading i have done leads me to believe the consensus is off-roading 15-17 wheels with larger sidewalls is more favorable. smaller sidewalls, i.e. 19 and 20" better suited for on road. Not saying if is accurate or not, just what it seems based on everything I have read.
As far as wheel size, offset, and tire size that fits with or without rubbing or having to trim, i found custom offsets gallery database most useful. plug in your year/model. select "suspension" and plug in your lift or level, then "no rubbing" "no trimming" and whatever size wheel/tire combo you are looking at and it shows you (im guessing) customer photos of trucks with that setup. According to their site leveled, I should be able to go with a 20x9 inch rim at +1 offset and a 275/65/20 (34.1 inch) without any rubbing and without having to trim or bend anything.
Thank you C Smith, corn, john. You guys info were really helpful, I ended up founding a great deal locally for a set of XD Monster II PVD wheel and tire combo, 18x9 offset +18MM positive offset (5.75 backspace), although tires are Hankook dyanpro 275/65/18, (gives it a 32-1/2") (85% thread left). I could just use it all the way or hopefully if i could figure out if the wheels could do 35" tire with level kit or even find a shop with 20's that could possibly do a trade , Again thanks for all your help & suggestions.
Just did a little more digging and spoke to my local dealership. They will do the install and warranty the labor. Whatever parts I buy I need to take mfg warranty. It will cost about $120 more than a local shop, but seems worth it to me. RC has a 3 year on the struts and 1 year on the bushings.
I like the RC 2IN FORD FRONT LEVELING STRUT KIT (14-19 F-150 4WD) ($329) I want to go with replacement coils.
Any other recommendations for a similar set up, close in price? I was looking at the Rancho's also.
So the reading i have done leads me to believe the consensus is off-roading 15-17 wheels with larger sidewalls is more favorable. smaller sidewalls, i.e. 19 and 20" better suited for on road. Not saying if is accurate or not, just what it seems based on everything I have read.
As far as wheel size, offset, and tire size that fits with or without rubbing or having to trim, i found custom offsets gallery database most useful. plug in your year/model. select "suspension" and plug in your lift or level, then "no rubbing" "no trimming" and whatever size wheel/tire combo you are looking at and it shows you (im guessing) customer photos of trucks with that setup. According to their site leveled, I should be able to go with a 20x9 inch rim at +1 offset and a 275/65/20 (34.1 inch) without any rubbing and without having to trim or bend anything.
Originally Posted by CTRAN
Thank you C Smith, corn, john. You guys info were really helpful, I ended up founding a great deal locally for a set of XD Monster II PVD wheel and tire combo, 18x9 offset +18MM positive offset (5.75 backspace), although tires are Hankook dyanpro 275/65/18, (gives it a 32-1/2") (85% thread left). I could just use it all the way or hopefully if i could figure out if the wheels could do 35" tire with level kit or even find a shop with 20's that could possibly do a trade , Again thanks for all your help & suggestions.
20x9 wheel, +18 offset, 295/60/20 Bilstein 6112 struts/springs up front. I have zero rubbing. Just giving you more information.
So the reading i have done leads me to believe the consensus is off-roading 15-17 wheels with larger sidewalls is more favorable. smaller sidewalls, i.e. 19 and 20" better suited for on road. Not saying if is accurate or not, just what it seems based on everything I have read.
As far as wheel size, offset, and tire size that fits with or without rubbing or having to trim, i found custom offsets gallery database most useful. plug in your year/model. select "suspension" and plug in your lift or level, then "no rubbing" "no trimming" and whatever size wheel/tire combo you are looking at and it shows you (im guessing) customer photos of trucks with that setup. According to their site leveled, I should be able to go with a 20x9 inch rim at +1 offset and a 275/65/20 (34.1 inch) without any rubbing and without having to trim or bend anything. /QUOTE]
20x9 wheel, +18 offset, 295/60/20 Bilstein 6112 struts/springs up front. I have zero rubbing. Just giving you more information.
Wow, you're the man & awesome truck. So much clearer when you have the same suspension setup. Thanks mate.
Pulled the trigger on some Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/65R20 for my '19 with stock 20" wheels. Getting them put on tomorrow morning. Nervously excited. All the "Will it fit?" threads have me crossing my fingers.
Pulled the trigger on some Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/65R20 for my '19 with stock 20" wheels. Getting them put on tomorrow morning. Nervously excited. All the "Will it fit?" threads have me crossing my fingers.
Oh I will. JLundy pushed me over the edge! Was going to wear down factory rubber "just because" but my sister-in-law can use new tires on her SUV, and they're the same size as my stock tires, so I will give them to her, to help justify my new ones
Oh I will. JLundy pushed me over the edge! Was going to wear down factory rubber "just because" but my sister-in-law can use new tires on her SUV, and they're the same size as my stock tires, so I will give them to her, to help justify my new ones
that could possibly do a trade 
, Again thanks for all your help & suggestions.
