Help on tire / suspension / wheel offset combos
#1
Help on tire / suspension / wheel offset combos
Good Morning Everyone,
I know this has been talked to death but I can't seem to find the info to answer all of my questions.
I have a 2011 F-150 FX4 with the 5.0 and 3.73s.
I will be pulling a 32 foot travel trailer on a regular basis.
I love the look of the 4" and 6" lifted trucks but I'm not able to go that route just yet. So I was thinking of adding a leveling kit to the truck along with some new wheels and tires to give it a more aggressive stance. I'd like to fit some wider over sized tires but from what I've read 35's will hurt me in the towing department.
I really like the Moto Metal MO970 wheels and would like to get an offset that lets them hang out a little with a wider tire along with some "elevation adjustment".
So what kind of leveling kit can I get to bring me level and what wheel / tire size combo can I run to get the look?
Pictures are always appreciated.
EDIT - So I immediately found a thread on the forums using google and came across a truck that has the exact stance i want. It's owned by Desert Dawg. Would I need to change my gearing with the 295/60R20 tires n order to pull my trailer?
thanks
I know this has been talked to death but I can't seem to find the info to answer all of my questions.
I have a 2011 F-150 FX4 with the 5.0 and 3.73s.
I will be pulling a 32 foot travel trailer on a regular basis.
I love the look of the 4" and 6" lifted trucks but I'm not able to go that route just yet. So I was thinking of adding a leveling kit to the truck along with some new wheels and tires to give it a more aggressive stance. I'd like to fit some wider over sized tires but from what I've read 35's will hurt me in the towing department.
I really like the Moto Metal MO970 wheels and would like to get an offset that lets them hang out a little with a wider tire along with some "elevation adjustment".
So what kind of leveling kit can I get to bring me level and what wheel / tire size combo can I run to get the look?
Pictures are always appreciated.
EDIT - So I immediately found a thread on the forums using google and came across a truck that has the exact stance i want. It's owned by Desert Dawg. Would I need to change my gearing with the 295/60R20 tires n order to pull my trailer?
thanks
Last edited by jwal; 03-15-2017 at 10:35 AM. Reason: more info
#2
Your gearing will be fine with the 373's and running a 295/60/20. I was kind of in the same situation when I bought my truck back in 05, really liked the lifted look but was not practical for my situation. I went with a 2.5" level with the BFG KO in a 285/65/20 on a nine inch wheel with a backspace close to oem. They are over 34" tall and fill the wheel wells but not as heavy or wide so they don't rob me of power when pulling my boat.
#4
285/65r20
Your gearing will be fine with the 373's and running a 295/60/20. I was kind of in the same situation when I bought my truck back in 05, really liked the lifted look but was not practical for my situation. I went with a 2.5" level with the BFG KO in a 285/65/20 on a nine inch wheel with a backspace close to oem. They are over 34" tall and fill the wheel wells but not as heavy or wide so they don't rob me of power when pulling my boat.
#5
Your gearing will be fine with the 373's and running a 295/60/20. I was kind of in the same situation when I bought my truck back in 05, really liked the lifted look but was not practical for my situation. I went with a 2.5" level with the BFG KO in a 285/65/20 on a nine inch wheel with a backspace close to oem. They are over 34" tall and fill the wheel wells but not as heavy or wide so they don't rob me of power when pulling my boat.
#6
Your gearing will be fine with the 373's and running a 295/60/20. I was kind of in the same situation when I bought my truck back in 05, really liked the lifted look but was not practical for my situation. I went with a 2.5" level with the BFG KO in a 285/65/20 on a nine inch wheel with a backspace close to oem. They are over 34" tall and fill the wheel wells but not as heavy or wide so they don't rob me of power when pulling my boat.
#7
im running a 2010 platinum 4x4. I'm looking at the 285/65r20 tires, either the BFG KO2's like you, or the nitto terra grapplers. Either way, they will be going on 20x9 rims I will be ordering. I also bought a 2.5" level like you that I will be installing. I have 2 options for the rims, +20 mm offset or +01 mm. I want them to stick out just a little, at most an inch. Which offset should I choose? I don't want any rubbing and I don't want to trim. Given your experience with this tire, what would you suggest?