Help a new truck owner with tire sizes
02-25-2019, 07:10 PM
#1
Help a new truck owner with tire sizes
Hey y'all
I'm new here and I know this question probably has been asked a thousand times over but I'm not sure how to use other information I've read and apply it to my truck as I don't want to make a mistake by buying something I don't need or that won't fit. I just got a 2015 F150 5.0L V8 XLT and want to do some modifications.
I was reading through the Stage 3 Motorsports $2500 budget build and saw some things I liked but I'm not sure what to do about tires. I plan on adding a ReadyLift 2.25'' Front Strut Extension Leveling Kit as well as Bora 6x135mm 1.50'' Wheel Spacers but I'm at a total loss for what tire size will be right. I don't want any rubbing nor do I want to cut anything.
I'm looking to put these new tires on stock rims. My current tire size is 275/65R/18. I'm currently looking at Falken Tire AT3W's or BFG K02s. What are some bigger tire sizes I can fit on this truck with no rubbing or any problems? I'd also like to not have to regear or anything like that.
Thanks yall.
I'm new here and I know this question probably has been asked a thousand times over but I'm not sure how to use other information I've read and apply it to my truck as I don't want to make a mistake by buying something I don't need or that won't fit. I just got a 2015 F150 5.0L V8 XLT and want to do some modifications.
I was reading through the Stage 3 Motorsports $2500 budget build and saw some things I liked but I'm not sure what to do about tires. I plan on adding a ReadyLift 2.25'' Front Strut Extension Leveling Kit as well as Bora 6x135mm 1.50'' Wheel Spacers but I'm at a total loss for what tire size will be right. I don't want any rubbing nor do I want to cut anything.
I'm looking to put these new tires on stock rims. My current tire size is 275/65R/18. I'm currently looking at Falken Tire AT3W's or BFG K02s. What are some bigger tire sizes I can fit on this truck with no rubbing or any problems? I'd also like to not have to regear or anything like that.
Thanks yall.
02-25-2019, 09:03 PM
#3
Senior Member
With the 2.25 level you can run a 285/75-18 IF you don't use the spacers. Besides, the first time you throw a wheel and do a bunch of damage you'll realize how much spacers suck.
02-25-2019, 09:21 PM
#4
I don't want to go larger than 33'' tires on a 2.25'' level. What are my options? Thanks.
Last edited by rawltidepawl; 02-25-2019 at 09:35 PM.
02-26-2019, 10:51 AM
#6
Nothing wrong with Bora spacers if properly installed. FWIW I am running 35s with +9mm offset and a 1.75 level. I did have to trim a bit though to prevent rubbing at the extremes since I take my truck off-roading.
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02-26-2019, 04:30 PM
#8
Senior Member
That'll fit by a wide margin, but they'll look kinda small.
02-26-2019, 10:40 PM
#9
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02-27-2019, 09:51 AM
#10
For reference it would look ever so slightly taller than stock.
Do want tall and skinny or short and wide? ex. 275-75-18 vs 295-65-18
Do want tall and skinny or short and wide? ex. 275-75-18 vs 295-65-18
Will I need to have anything else done besides an alignment?
Last edited by rawltidepawl; 02-27-2019 at 09:53 AM.