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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ABF150Fan
Thanks for pointing that out! For some odd reason when I input my vehicle, the 25 offset does not show in that specific wheel… until I searched without inputting my vehicle. Good to know
Yeah, whilst it shows with my vehicle, there is another wheel I found in a +25 that doesn't show if I have the vehicle filter applied, the 316 in titanium, but in a 17x8.0
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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
Yeah, whilst it shows with my vehicle, there is another wheel I found in a +25 that doesn't show if I have the vehicle filter applied, the 316 in titanium, but in a 17x8.0
the 316’s are sharp. And a great price too
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Old Jan 14, 2022 | 01:25 PM
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Of course, if you want to go/stay at 18", you've got the run of the wheels, any +18 will be the same, essentially flush.
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Old Oct 5, 2022 | 10:53 PM
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I just ordered a 2022 F150 Platinum Hybrid.

Couple questions
1.) Can I go 17" Rims if I don't get the Max Tow package? Is there any rim size you guys think is "perfect"? For me... 20s just look to.... well...they don't have enough sidewall. Are 17" going to look silly? Are 18s a better choice?
2.) Can I go 34s with a 2-3" body lift? What is a good body lift that lots seem to be a popular choice? Is the gap by bumper going look silly with a 2" body lift?


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Old Oct 6, 2022 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dakotaguy
I just ordered a 2022 F150 Platinum Hybrid.

Couple questions
1.) Can I go 17" Rims if I don't get the Max Tow package? Is there any rim size you guys think is "perfect"? For me... 20s just look to.... well...they don't have enough sidewall. Are 17" going to look silly? Are 18s a better choice?
2.) Can I go 34s with a 2-3" body lift? What is a good body lift that lots seem to be a popular choice? Is the gap by bumper going look silly with a 2" body lift?


Thank you.
My opinion? A body lift is not the way to go, those are silly looking. A level with coilovers, or spacers would be much better, and no screwing around with bumpers, steering rod, wiring extending, and who knows what else.
You just ordered a '22? I thought the order bank was closed a while back.
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Old Oct 6, 2022 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
My 2012 has 18" wheels, the same year Raptor has 17" wheels. Why?

I think i know the answer, but what do people think about switching wheel diameters? I only see occasional off-road conditions and they're mild at best, but i'm sitting here wondering if my new wheels should be 18" and keep my current (stock size) tyres - 275/65/18 (which i like) or if i switch to 17" wheels and get some slightly wider and marginally taller tyres - 285/70/17

What are you reasons? why would you switch to 17" wheels? why would you stay with the 18's?
Some wheels are only available in an 18" and larger. I like the off road race truck kind of look, so more tire, less wheel. I wouldn't be opposed to an 18" wheel if I had room to run a larger tire though.
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Old Oct 6, 2022 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
My opinion? A body lift is not the way to go, those are silly looking. A level with coilovers, or spacers would be much better, and no screwing around with bumpers, steering rod, wiring extending, and who knows what else.
You just ordered a '22? I thought the order bank was closed a while back.

I am gonna go with your advice. Not getting body lift.

Oops...I ordered a 2023.

I've decided I'm going with 18s. On a 33" tire, the sidewall difference in a 17 and 18 is negligible

My next question is, is "3.73 ELECTRONIC LOCK RR AXLE" ---is that an electronic locking rear differential? I think I want the locking rear diff. My sales lady sent me a pic of those words in my order and said "It comes with a locking rear differential". But from what I'm reading, you need the FX4 package to locking rear diff?

Edit: The more I read, the "3.73 ELECTRONIC LOCK RR AXLE" is the locking rear differential. I think it comes standard with Hybrid engine. Which leads me to this question: What the hell are you paying for when you pay $1370 for the FX4 Package?

Thoughts?

Also...the vehicle I'm "leaving" for the F150...is a TRX. Before that, I had a Raptor. My reasons in a nutshell, I can get 10-12K more than I paid for the TRX and ...its just not practical. I'm at 9.5 mpg lifetime with it and it only takes 91 octane fuel. And...the "allure" is the acceleration of the 702 hp. Problem is, I don't ever accelerate using the 702 hp. I mean, maybe once I have. I haven't even used the "Performance Pages" to time a 0-60. And I don't off road in it.

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