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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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I have got the oportunity to buy a set of 17" Raptor wheels, lug nuts and BFG A/T tires for $800. The tires are 35s. My question, my 06 4x4 has 17s also with Rancho Quicklift struts to level it out. Will the 35s be to much?
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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I believe technically they will fit, but they will rub when you crank the steering wheel. I have also heard people say they look "stuffed" into a non lifted truck. Just a personal opinion there. Search around for pics of the leveled trucks with 35's. You could alway buy the set and get new rubber and sell the old ones if you really want the wheels
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Old Aug 5, 2013 | 05:39 PM
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I think I also read that 35s might rub on a leveled truck but wasn't sure. The wheels is what I'm really after. I can always put my tires that I got now on those rims. And like you said, sell the tires, they still got half the tread left.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Got my Raptor wheels mounted!
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 08:52 PM
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Looks sweet. Wheel's almost match the truck. How do the 35's work? Can you tell a performance difference? Definitely fills in the wells
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 09:04 PM
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The 35s are a little tight but no rubbing. Of course, I haven't taken it off road yet, that'll be the true test. Can't really tell any performance differences. My speedo is off now tho by about 5 mph.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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An edge would fix that. Plus give the truck a kick in the pants
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 09:28 PM
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Looks great!
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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Thanks y'all. Yeah, I agree a tuner will probably be next on my list.
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Old Aug 6, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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Looks good!!
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