This is good enough for me

 

I have a 3" front, 1" rear level kit with 35x12.5x18 Mud Grapplers. I have rubbing on corners after modifying the fender wells and bumper valence.

 

i was going to go the same route (35s) with the oem 18s on my 06 screw 4x4 because i like them, but you will be severely limited on the tires you can run (no sidewall aggressiveness at all) and you will most likely have rubbing.

i spent hours on this forum searching and reading. i decided to just plop down the extra cash and get different rims and do it right. here is the post i am using as my bible for my wheel tire selection, i also bought the same hellbent steel 2.5 inch level, rear is stock block:

here is a link to the page with the pics, i suggest anyone who is considering 35s go to page 1 and read the whole thread if your interested. page 1 will explain to you the problems with using oem wheels. this was the best leveling with 35s thread i found on this site:

https://www.f150online.com/forums/20...ew-pics-5.html

he has no rubbing issues whatsoever with minor trimming of the inner fender and bumper air dam. he even posted great pics of the trimming that was done. i am going with the same Toyo OC MTs 35x12.5 x 20s but different rims. as long as you get the same offset (+18mm) and backspace (5.71) that he used, it doesnt matter what rims you use.

for me, i searched online and locally and this deal below from rimzone was impossible to beat. the toyos alone are $380 per tire local. the xd hoss 20s are $264 each anywhere you go, and i would have to still get them mounted and balanced plus pay tax. with this ready to install package i saved about $400. these are coming next week mounted and balanced and after i do the minor trimming you saw in the above thread, will look sick on my black truck.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370380677148...84.m1423.l2649

i didnt use ebay though, there is a number on that auction at the end. i called and told them what the auction number was and ordered them. i wanted to speak to a live body and make sure the offset and backspace were going to be correct. rimzone has been great so far.

 

one more thing, IMHO, if your not going to run a more aggressive tire than stock, DONT get 35s. if you go that big without being more aggressive, it will look like you put schoolbus tires on your truck. im not saying you have to go real aggressive, but at least get some decent all terrains like the BFGs that dog'em has on that white truck on the 1st page.

and yes, dog'ems truck is bada$$, love the stance, wheels and tires. i have ran across those photos during numerous searches, i still stop my mouse and stare for a minute everytime i see it. beautiful truck.

 

Nice Post!!

I put on my 325/65/18 bfg all terrains today.
The ONLY rubbing issue I have is at full lock on the frame. Not rubbing the valance at all.
Might be because its not a true 35 not sure.

I will take a pic in the morning of the only issue I have and the correct shell and offset would fix it. But I am going to stay stock because I see too many peoples wheel getting stolen in DFW.

 

thanks! its not your tire. from all the reading ive done, getting 35s to fit with no rubbing is all in getting the backspace and offset right. what i really like about the offset and backspace i am using is that not only will i fit 35s with no rubbing, they will be tucked in tight. clearances on the inside from the frame and other components will be less than 1 inch, but far enough to never contact. tire will only be sticking about 2 inches out. i dont care for the "hotwheel look" with the tires sticking way out.

IMHO, the only thing better than fitting 35s is tucking 35s!!

 

Haha Yeah I couldnt agree more! The stock wheels do a good job of the tuck but not as well as aftermarket could.
http://photobucket.com/HamboneFX4

I will take more pics tomorrow was more interested in getting the tires muddy on the way home than pics.. Especially since I just got the 4wd fixed.

The pic of the gas mileage is with the 35's on and on the performance tune on my edge. I was driving on the hwy about 75mph.

 

yeah, i will miss my stock rims though. they are the nice polished ones that come on the lariat. always liked them. i am keeping them in case i ever want to switch back.

17 mpg given those factors is pretty good!

 

Alright posted some pics for you guys wanting to see clearance.
I told you I took it offroad so no crap about washing it.

You will see the 1 pic is the only rub I had against the frame.
THATS IT
And they dont stick out on the stock rims past the fenders.
http://photobucket.com/HamboneFX4

 

Hercules Trail Digger MT 35x12.50/17s on Pro Comp 1089 17x9s. Auto Spring 2.5" leveling kit... Trimmed lower valance and inner fender liners. No rubbing.

A word of warning. OEM shocks do NOT handle the extra weight of big rubber at all well... My front tires are pretty much gone after 25K miles. I should have been rotating, and will be when I replace them... I am going to upgrade shocks and replace rubber with my returns this year... So strong suggestion, grab a GOOD set of new shocks when you install your leveling kit, get a good alignment, and throw the rubber on with a good balance job....







Yes, I need fender flares... I want the EGR OEM style... Wider than stock, but not chunky like the Bushwacker or Xenons...

FWIW, with the MPG tune on the Xcal, I pull 19 mpg highway...

 

I've got a 2008 2 wheel drive xlt and I was thinking about getting a 2.5" leveling kit to eventually go up in tire size on stock 18" rims for a while. Would that be worth it or should I look at just buying a lift the biggest tires I wanna run is 33" all terrains due to highway driving

 

I would wait for the lift and shocks.

I believe your shocks are a little diff that what we have on the 4x4 and FX4.

 

Not trying to steal this thread but he doesnt seem to be responding.

Im looking at doing a 2.5" rough country level with the 1" blocks in rear on my 06 Screw. i want to run a 285 70 17 Terra Grappler because i can get them for a good price. if you guys are saying that a 35" tire fits with little to no rub i would guess my tires wont either. but would a stock or aftermarket wheel make a difference? eventually im getting some **** cepek DC2's. but i cant find an offset for them. does anyone know? also what is the offset and width of factory alloys?

 

ah i got ya thanks for some advise i just wasn't sure because i've never used a leveling kit and some out their are saying i can fit 33's under a 2wd with it but i just don't see it happening.

 

what makes you think its the shocks? i havent heard of anyone else on here running 35s with stock shocks having issues. im not sure shocks would do that anyway unless they were completely wore out. sounds like a bad alignment if its chewing up tires prematurely. a little out of Toe can cause a lot of damage.