Please Help with Wheels/Tires!
12-09-2009, 08:21 PM
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Please Help with Wheels/Tires!
I am currently in the process of trading my car in for an 04 f150, 4 door, fx4, metallic grey. Finally! and i am trying to figure out what will give it that perfect look. i am thinking 2" or 2.5" level kit, black wheels, and probably 35" tires, but i want them to stick out enough to have that mean stance. i am trying to figure out what tires and wheels i should get with the leveling kit. any tips or pictures would be great! thanks!
12-10-2009, 01:32 AM
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I have the 35 12.5 r18 w/ Nitto Mud Grapplers. Additionally take a look into the fabtech Stage 1 lift kit, it's higher then the 2.5" but you get that mean look you are talking about.
Check your tire clearance if you are going to run 35" tires on a 2.5" lift you will probably rub, (not positive as I have not done it myself, but with my old truck I had to have the bigger lift for the 35's). Silverliftedford.
Check your tire clearance if you are going to run 35" tires on a 2.5" lift you will probably rub, (not positive as I have not done it myself, but with my old truck I had to have the bigger lift for the 35's). Silverliftedford.
12-10-2009, 10:04 AM
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35's will be ok on a 2.5 leveling kit and a rear add a leaf... Some folks get buy on a front leveling it, but I would add a leaf in the rear... You wanna stay close to factory backspacing of the wheel at 5.5...
12-10-2009, 10:17 AM
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Read the "sticky" about wheel and tire fitment at the top of this forums page. It will provide you with the maximum size tires/rims you can use for a raised and/or stock Ford truck (2004 to 2008).
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12-17-2009, 01:40 PM
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remember when going to those bigger tires your gas mileage is going to drop a considerable amount. I put 305/70/17 (34") on my truck and lost 5.3 mpg, gained about 2 mpg back with a hypertech programmer and K&N air filter. So, just something you might want to consider because I get frustrated with getting only 12-12.5 mpg. Like I said, just something to consider with the price of gas and our great economy.
12-18-2009, 04:55 PM
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remember when going to those bigger tires your gas mileage is going to drop a considerable amount. I put 305/70/17 (34") on my truck and lost 5.3 mpg, gained about 2 mpg back with a hypertech programmer and K&N air filter. So, just something you might want to consider because I get frustrated with getting only 12-12.5 mpg. Like I said, just something to consider with the price of gas and our great economy.
Yeah, i plan on getting a programmer and intake in the near future as well. Its definitely been considered, Thanks for the reply.