Wheel spacer
#11
Senior Member
I have 1.5" wheel spacers on 275/65/20 tires and stock 20" wheels with a 2.5" strut spacer. I had rubbing at full turn in reverse on uneven terrain. Nothing terrible but it was there. Normal driving I would never notice. Turning the wheel completely clockwise in reverse while backing into my garage, slight occasional rub. Once the tires get about 10k on them it will probably go away.
I have heard of guys putting 1.5" spacers on a 285/65/20 tire with a 2.5" front level with no rub. I haven't done it, but I've read it. Take that information with a grain of salt.
1.5" spacers will fit your 20" sport wheels without lug trimming, and all Ford 20" wheels have stud pockets behind the wheels, next to the current lug holes. 1.25" spacers will fit without trimming. You can take that to the bank because I helped put 1.25" spacers on a few 2015+ F-150s. Some with the 20" Sport wheels.* Personally, I'd go with 1.5" or I'd just get a rim with a different offset. That's my unsolicited opinion.
* I speak for BORA spacers only. I'm sure Fred Goeske spacers have the same measurements but I'm not going to assume anything with them since I have not worked directly with them.
I have heard of guys putting 1.5" spacers on a 285/65/20 tire with a 2.5" front level with no rub. I haven't done it, but I've read it. Take that information with a grain of salt.
1.5" spacers will fit your 20" sport wheels without lug trimming, and all Ford 20" wheels have stud pockets behind the wheels, next to the current lug holes. 1.25" spacers will fit without trimming. You can take that to the bank because I helped put 1.25" spacers on a few 2015+ F-150s. Some with the 20" Sport wheels.* Personally, I'd go with 1.5" or I'd just get a rim with a different offset. That's my unsolicited opinion.
* I speak for BORA spacers only. I'm sure Fred Goeske spacers have the same measurements but I'm not going to assume anything with them since I have not worked directly with them.
#12
Senior Member
#14
I just installed Bora 1 inch spacers on factory 20 sport wheels with stock size tires. Sport wheels do have the little pocket space to clear the studs. No trimming needed and no rubbing. I think it looks great, its flush with the fenders.
#16
Senior Member
Anyone running OEM mud flaps with spacers. I put on 1.5" spacers and was wondering how much mud flaps would help with rock fly up. Pics would be great, thanks.
#17
I have 20" factory with stock tire size. the oem flaps just cover the tread pattern at the very bottom of the flap. if you put spacers it will look funny and be misaligned. probably better go with the aftermarket flaps.
#18
This is exactly the info I've been looking for, thanks! Do you have any pictures by chance?
#19
Senior Member
Thanks for the info. I already placed the order for the flaps tho. If they don't help or look stupid, I'll probably just return them. I searched some pics, and it appears that they stick out about an inch along the wheel lip moldings. Do you have the wheel lip moldings?