stock rim questions?
10-29-2011, 10:20 PM
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stock rim questions?
On a 2008 f150 supercab what is the biggest tire i can put on my stock rims i know their 17 " rims but don't know how wide they are so im looking for 35 or 38 inch tires but don't know how wide i can go? i want super swamper TSL thornbirds im not a huge Mulder but going for a nice ride and look any help please
10-29-2011, 10:29 PM
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They are 7.5 inches wide. Do u have a lift or level? If level u can fit up to 35x12.5. They call for 8.5 inch wide rims, but people put them on stock wheels. They may cup and wear funny from being pinched in. I suggest a level and super swamper 34x10.5, not sure if it is the iroks they make in that size, but one of the swampers. That would work well on stock wheel. 33 is the biggest you can fit if u are totally stock, no level.
10-29-2011, 10:34 PM
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Oh im gonna lift it up but im just wondering about my rims how wide can i go i found 35x12.5x17 but don't know if i can run a 12.5 tire on a stock rim which i think is 7.5 wide so im thinking it ain't going to work anyone verify this?
10-29-2011, 10:37 PM
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Im doing a 6 inch suspension lift with a 3 inch body lift and blisten shock kit so im clear but no one has answered my other questions yet whats a good lift for the buck im not going in the woods just looking to make my truck look beefy
10-29-2011, 10:43 PM
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Most lifts require aftermarket wheels with a specific backspacing. Skip the body lift. With 6 inch lift and the bilsteins u will be able to clear 37s. Anything bigger than that with these ifs and u are asking for trouble. Zone, rough country and rancho are a few lift manufacturers. Check eBay, hear people are getting some good deals there. 1300-1500 plus install costs if u aren't doing it yourself.
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10-29-2011, 10:44 PM
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Well i found a rough country 6 inch lift for 1399.99 body lift 550.00 with everything u need backs and all and 350.00 for the shock kit so now shopping for the right tire but hate to empty my wallet on rims but if i gotta i will i guess
10-29-2011, 10:48 PM
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Check rough countries specs to verify. I am not positive that stock won't work, but a 9 inch wide wheel, will greatly increase your tire options. Also if u are going to 37s or larger, u will want to regear to 4.56 or 4.88, which is another 1500 or so. Your stock axle gears are setup for a 31 inch or so tire. Jumping to much larger will kill your drivetrain and tranny without a regear.