3.55 enough for 35's on a 2015?

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Old 06-12-2015, 02:11 PM
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3.55 enough for 35's on a 2015?

So I'm a Mustang guy and I've never feared the gear, gear swaps have always been one of the first mods on my cars. Now I'm looking at getting into a 2015 F150 and really like the look of 35's, but without even a 3.73 option available and being stuck with 3.55's from the factory I'm wondering if a 35" tire is going to kill power or effect it enough to make me miss that 'get up and go'. I'd prefer not to have to pay for a gear swap on a 4x4 having to do both front and rear. I know 3.55's and 35's are done all the time, I just really want to know if I'm going to be mad at the perceived power loss.
 
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Old 06-12-2015, 02:24 PM
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What engine?
 
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Old 06-12-2015, 06:59 PM
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What engine?
Sorry, the 3.5L ecoboost.
 
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Old 06-16-2015, 08:55 PM
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It will move, but it will definitely feel more sluggish than it did with OEM sized tires. So if you believe that a loss of low end energy will upset you, then be ready to expect it going in. Perhaps it won't feel like as bad of a loss. If your going with a load E mud terrain at least. A load D all-terrain won't be as noticeable of a loss but a loss none the less.
 
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I have 3.55 gears and Toyo RT 35x12.50x20 tires. I have no complaints.<br/>
 



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