Okay I'm finally going to buy some rims and tires.

So far I think what I want is this.

I'm looking at 17x9 mickey thompson classic II rims. I want 17 because they fit the disc breaks and don't look to big with the 33" tires I'm going to get. I don't want to much rim versus the tire. Plus 18 are too much more.

I want a 33" tire again 35" is just too big for me and I want to save a little gas and torque. I'm thinking of getting BFG's AT's seems to be a good choice for noise. I may also go with the Nitto AT grapplers.

Basically what I want is to know as many options as I can about brands and prices. I want to stick with 17's at the largest, but can I get away with 16.5's?

Also 33" is the largest diameter I will go with is this equal to a 295, or 305 I can never figure this part out. I think it has to do with the sidewall height?

Where is the best place to shop, order, buy online for this sort of purchase. I've been to 4x4parts and discount tires. I need the best choices.

 

Centerline Crossfire 17x8.5's is all you need. $247 per wheel. They fit 2004 f-150's. Go to centerlinewheels.com and check em' out. They have the specs on that site too.

Here they are:


If you don't like those, check out the others. But the Crossfires are made specifically for the 04+ f150's. You can request a free catalog that comes with a pricing sheet.

 

Cobra, check out www.discounttiredirect.com If you are looking for a 33" than a 55 or a 60 is the # you are looking for. 295 and 305 refers to the tire width. I have 285/55/20 tires and my diameter is close but not quite 33". Here are my tires, just picture more rubber, and I do have a level kit. However. these tires fit fine without it.



Scott

 

BFG makes a 285/70-17 tire which is essentially a 33x11.50-17. The Mickey THompson Baja Radial MTX and **** Cepek FC II are also available in 33x12.50-17. Nitto makes the Terra Grappler in 295/70-17 which is roughly a 34x12.00-17.