HTX34

There have been quite a few post very similar to this, but I wanted to get additional information/feedback before I make my purchase. Thank you all in advance for your help!

I have a 2013 F150 screw 4x4, 5.0L, 17" OEM Wheels...basically everything stock. I've ordered the Rough County 2.5" leveling kit which says you can fit 35" tires. Looking at getting 35/12.50-17 tires and putting them on my OEM wheels.

Anybody have experience with this exact setup? Some say no rub....others say minor trimming to remove rub...Discount Tire says pretty major rub and advises to go to a 33" tire (would rather not).

Actual experience and pictures are much appreciated!

zimmer0

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every truck is different. if you are dead set on running 35's, install the kit and tires. Check for clearance. Trim if needed. Spacers may be needed to clear UCA. If additional lift is needed re-evaluate tire size or suspension setup. You aren't doing anything uncommon.

HTX34

Thank you, Zimmer0. I appreciate the feedback!

default_user8

Have you checked the fitment guide? I know I found that I could run 35's on my truck with 18's so you should be able to run 35's on 17's.

HTX34

Yes sir, I went through a lot of it. I'm seeing people saying different things. I'm thinking the 1/2 inch difference in the 2.5" RC kit vs. the other 2" kits might make the difference in rub and no rub.

You say you put 35" on yours...was it the 2.5" RC kit and what was the width of the tire? Did you have any rubbing?!

I appreciate the feed back!

g0rilla

A true 35x12.5x17 will rub almost always rub the uca with a 2.5 spacer level. I have seen a 315/70/17 on a 2012 2" level and it has about 1/8" between the tire and uca. Plan on wheel spacers or find some raptor take offs, they will clear 35". it is the width of the tire that is the problem when u run stock wheels. Also if u air down and really offroad, a12.5" wide tire on a 7.5" rim isn't a good idea. I ran that on my jeep and I lost beads all the time off-roading and it gives you premature tire wear as well.

Remember you are putting the largest tire on the f150 for the least amount of money. You will run into some type of premature wear. Most guys will tell you that if they did it all over again they would say get coil overs or a true lift and skip the headaches the a level and huge tires may cause.

g0rilla

default_user8

Sorry if you misunderstood, I haven't put 35's on my truck I was speaking of what I found in the fitment guide. My nephew runs 35's on his fx4 and has wheel spacers so his won't rub. I don't want bigger than 33's not because of the rub, I just don't want to go any bigger.

HTX34

May look at going down to a 315/70/17 or a 295/75/17....surprisingly, I like the 17 OEM rims....lol.....I really am not off road too much, but good point on the bead. May look into coil overs a little more...Thanks for the feedback!

g0rilla

I actually run 295/70/17 hankook ATMs on stock 17". No level needed on my 2013 4x4 screw. I am offroad in cow fields and lease roads everyday and the tires never rub.

I had a lifted jeep and levelled f150 and always had some alignment or odd tire wear. So with this truck I'll run these tire down and then maybe go with a 4" lift. But right now it's perfect so I might just swap to 285/75/17 mud tires and no level.

HTX34

Thanks, g0rilla. I've been told to expect some interesting wear patterns. Another F150 forum user advised frequent tire rotations, every 3-5K miles. hopefully it will help even the wear out! Thanks!