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I have a 99 ford f150 2wd & I'm planning on getting a 7.5" fabtech lift kit with 35" tires. what I'm wondering is what would be the best rim to tire ratio & measurements. And my dad and I are putting on ourselves so any tips or tricks as to putting it on would be helpful as well. Thanks
For what, now? If you're wheeling in the rocks and a roots and the ruts, you want a good healthy chunk of sidewall, I wouldn't go over a 17" wheel. If you're racing at the track, you want as little sidewall as possible, I'd go with a 22" wheel and rethink those 35s . If you're just looking good at the mall, it doesn't matter near as much, go with whatever you think looks good and stop worrying about what other people think of your truck.
I personally like more tire and less rim. When I bought my wheels I got 17's because I was talking to the guy there and he said it's getting harder to find tires for 16's, not difficult, just harder than it was in years previous. I run 17's on both my trucks.
Here is my '97 F-150 on 35x12.5R17's with a 5" lift (front dropped as much as I could):
Here is my '99 F-50 on 37x13.5R17's with a 6" lift:
I like the 37's fitment better, I think I'd like the 35's a little better if I could go down to a 15" wheel though.
I personally prefer 75 to 85 sidewall on my trucks.
Too much gives mushy handling. Too little gives harsh ride.
Tire selection is purposeful to the use of the truck.
My mostly around town and all around truck gets 70 or 75 in stock width.
My mostly backroad and trail truck gets 85 in the widest width that will fit in the fender wells.
Just got new tires on my 2013. They are LT285/70 R17 Falken Rubitrek on Raceline 17 x 9 wheels. No lift or level and they look good. No rubbing as i thought from research on here and elsewhere.
Hey all, new to the forum , new F-150 owner. Please be patient with me as I learn the ropes; I'll do my best to not be a dumbass.
I just bought an 2014 F-150 Limited. Nice truck but, the 22" wheels need to go.
I've been going through the "fitment" thread for days now and still cant find my answer.
Here's what I want: Cooper Discover AT3 XLT tires in a 275/70/R18 size. Bilstein 5100's F&R; F set to 2.5" for level, rear with an extra leaf to accommodate the weight of a topper and expected tongue weight.
So, what rims do I need?!
The tires seem to want an 8" wide rim but, all of my options seem t be 9". I'm not too picky, just want an 18" rim with an offset that won't put the tire too far outside of the wells and, not break the bank; sub $300 each.
11-13-2015, 02:48 AM
What is a good rim to tire ratio?
. If you're just looking good at the mall, it doesn't matter near as much, go with whatever you think looks good and stop worrying about what other people think of your truck.
