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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 12:34 PM
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I am about to need new tires of my 2012 f150 xlt 4x4 and Iwant to get a leveling kit but I do not know what size to get. I am keeping the stock wheels and tire size but getting bf goodrich ko2 tires. I have the stx/fx4 wheels. It would be great to have pictures.
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 12:41 PM
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not sure you will find many pics of a 4WD with a leveling kit installed and stock size tires.. It does not look right.
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 12:58 PM
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here's my stock tires when I installed Bilstein 5100's installed. I waited a few days to settle and got my 275/60/20 BFG KO2's installed. I went with the 1.5" level setting. It did look funny. didn't realize how small the stock tires looked. I'd at least recommend going +1 on the size. I've had the tires for coming up on 3yrs. My next set would probably be a little taller. possibly. 275/65 or 285/65.

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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 01:05 PM
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What tire size should I get with a 2 inch leveling kit? I have 275/65R18.
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by yanki01
here's my stock tires when I installed Bilstein 5100's installed. I waited a few days to settle and got my 275/60/20 BFG KO2's installed. I went with the 1.5" level setting. It did look funny. didn't realize how small the stock tires looked. I'd at least recommend going +1 on the size. I've had the tires for coming up on 3yrs. My next set would probably be a little taller. possibly. 275/65 or 285/65.



what running boards are those?
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 02:06 PM
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stock running boards for the appearance package. i don't like them. they're a little too rounded and thin for my liking. i'm looking for 2015+ models to swap on.
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 03:53 PM
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Running boards are part of the FX4 package i believe...
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I'd go with 275/70-18. They'll fit nicely, no rub. Even 285/70-18 will fit w/2" level.

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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 08:54 PM
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I’m installing my Bilstein 5100s soon. I’m going to need new tires come spring time. I’m trying to decide right now if I want to push my gears and potential run with a 295/70/18 or stick with a 285/70/18. I know both will fit. The 295s might require some trimming.
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Old Jan 25, 2019 | 09:06 PM
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Go bigger. It’s more fun. I had to do minor trimming to fit 35’s. My coilovers lifted about 1.5” in front from stock.
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