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Old 06-28-2013, 09:29 AM
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I just bought a 2004 F150 XLT last night. I've looked at the sticky about the tire sizes but I plan on putting 20" factory whells on the truck. If I put a leveling kit on it, what size tire do I need for a 20" rim? Thanks for all your help!! Can't wait to be a frequent user on this forum!!!
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33s-35s your choice
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35s on 2wd might have some rubbing 4wd your fine
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I've got 285/65R20 on my truck with a levelling. No rubbing either.
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Cool. After looking at pics on here, 35's on the 17" rims look sweet too!!! Mine is 4WD. Thanks Guys!!!
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275/55 20 is a factory size for 4wd
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2.5inch level with 315/70/17 and 2wd rubs a lil bit not bad

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Depends on what you like, but i personally think 35s look stuffed with a level. I like the wider tire look over tall and skinny. I put 325/60/18 terra grapplers on and couldn't be happier. Lots of compliments on them. It's a 33.5x12.8.
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More worried about the motor now. Had a small knock, the old lady didn't drive it much but didn't do maintenance like she should have either. Changed the old yesterday hoping to get rid of the knock since the oil was so old. Now it seems a little worse...



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