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What's the problem? This will work fine!
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You might have a tiny trim or tiny rub
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You're drunk if you think will work without cutting.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
I just quickly ran 305/70/17 on a calculator I use, and it looks like that may be a good size.
Here's a link to it, you just have to plug in the numbers.
275/60-R20 vs 315/70-R17 Tire Comparison - Tire Size Calculator
Thanks John. So let me ask, are you totally convinced the 35 on a 0 offset isn’t gonna work without cutting?
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Thanks John. So let me ask, are you totally convinced the 35 on a 0 offset isn’t gonna work without cutting?
I'm about 90% sure. What you could do, is have both sizes at the shop, and have them mount one on your wheel and test fit it, likely start with the largest one, and go from there. Most shops I've been around will do that. I had that done when I went from the +34 to the +20, and witnessed myself so there was no guessing on my part, but it is as close as I'd go. I'd even bet the shop has done some setups close to what you want. Wish you were around here, I'd show you how close I am.
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Old Nov 15, 2020 | 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
I'm about 90% sure. What you could do, is have both sizes at the shop, and have them mount one on your wheel and test fit it, likely start with the largest one, and go from there. Most shops I've been around will do that. I had that done when I went from the +34 to the +20, and witnessed myself so there was no guessing on my part, but it is as close as I'd go. I'd even bet the shop has done some setups close to what you want. Wish you were around here, I'd show you how close I am.
I wish I could see your set up as well. Btw have you looked at the poll results? You can see why I've been on the fence. Your suggestion about having a shop swap out some sizes is great. I was planning to order my rims and tires online though so I'd have to rethink that. I'm going to spend the day putting my HaloLifts in to get the ball rolling. Thanks as always for your beneficial feedback!
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I wish I could see your set up as well. Btw have you looked at the poll results? You can see why I've been on the fence. Your suggestion about having a shop swap out some sizes is great. I was planning to order my rims and tires online though so I'd have to rethink that. I'm going to spend the day putting my HaloLifts in to get the ball rolling. Thanks as always for your beneficial feedback!
Ya, that poll is crazy, not a lot of help, but still a good question. I'm thinking you'll like those Halos, good quality and work very well, and zero trouble with the feedback, don't mind at all.
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Old Nov 16, 2020 | 09:36 AM
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Ya, that poll is crazy, not a lot of help, but still a good question. I'm thinking you'll like those Halos, good quality and work very well, and zero trouble with the feedback, don't mind at all.
John , this install pretty much defies everything you said and he's running a +1. I just don't understand how experiences with offset on the same height level can be so different.

https://www.f150forum.com/f31/show-o...7/#post6458837


Edit: I just realized those are 33s not 35s

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John , this install pretty much defies everything you said and he's running a +1. I just don't understand how experiences with offset on the same height level can be so different.

https://www.f150forum.com/f31/show-o...7/#post6458837


Edit: I just realized those are 33s not 35s
LOL, 2" makes quite a difference!
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anybody had any luck trimming what looks like the backside of the fog lights inner fender well in the front. Thats where my biggest scrubbing comes from.
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Old Nov 19, 2020 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
LOL, 2" makes quite a difference!
So after a lot more research and reflection I've decided to go with a 305 on a 0 offset 20x9. I feel pretty comfortable I won't have to modify a thing for fit. Nitto makes the Ridge Grappler in a 305/55-20 with an SL rating too. This saves me over 10lbs a tire and it's cheaper ( plus I know this'll save me gas!). I don't tow anything huge so there's no benefit in me having a E or F rated tire. I'm ordering everything tomorrow and glad I finally came to a decision. Thanks to everyone who shared their opinion or voted. I always learn something from this forum. Here's a pic from Custom Offsets of what I'm expecting the profile to look like. Exact same tire and rime size, although I'm getting KMC rims.




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Cool! Have you ordered yet. LOL That's gonna look great. I used that Custom Offset page when I was looking at the size wheel and tire combo I have. They've got so many examples on there my mind went to jello.
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Old Nov 19, 2020 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
Cool! Have you ordered yet. LOL That's gonna look great. I used that Custom Offset page when I was looking at the size wheel and tire combo I have. They've got so many examples on there my mind went to jello.
Im putting in a deposit and ordering tomorrow. I know they have a ton of examples but once I found the stance I liked, I was able to compare it with a bunch of examples here on the forum. It’s a lot of leg work but well worth it if the result is what I want with no trimming.
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