Hi all,

I am making the rounds to every F150 forum I can find to get some input.

I am going to run the following

Raptor Take Off Wheels
6.16" backspacing
34mm offset
17" X 8.5" wide

2.5” AS Leveling Kit

Kelly Safari TSR 315/70 R17 Tires
Diameter 34.4
Section Width 12.7

My assumption is that since the tire is measured on a 9.5” wheel mine will be a smidge less wide (like .40 smaller so 12.3)

I know people who are running similar to above with the BFG AT with no rubbing issues

The BFG Measurements on a 8.5” are:
Section Width 12
Diameter 34.5

I really like the Kelly tire but they are special order and I am stuck with them if I order them. The next size down is a 285/70 (33 x 11.5)

I just want to be 99% sure I won’t have any issues.

Thanks!

 

how about some info about the truck. year etc..

 

Oops LMAO, I forgot it wasn't in my signature

2009 F150 FX4 SCREW

thanks!

 

IMO(said cuz im not an expert) it will fit slight rubbin cuz of tire size/width, how ever you may need a little big rear block to help releave stress/sag. I planned on doin the same on my old 07' and i was told by folks here and a tire shop it'd fit. the kelly safari TSR's are awesome tires, great tread life, n decent in the mud.

 

Thanks.

I am stuck on this size because I am so sold on the Safari TSRs. Next size down is a 285/70 which would be OK, but I hope I can swing the 315s

 

agree'd i had the 285's they were awesome, but i just traded up to a 08 scab 5.4, so now the wifes lettin me get a 6" lift so im hittin 35's or 37's not decided yet.... but good luck and post pics would love to see how it looks.

 

Thanks again and will do!

 

looked at those kelly tires and wow they look mean... remind me of the duratracs

 

Goodyear owns kelly and I read somewhere that the Safari and the Duratrac have the same shell. I'm really diggin them

 

you can fit a 315/70/17. don't need to mess with the rear. might have slight rubbing at full lock

 

I can tell you that my 295/70/18 (34.57x11.73) Nitto trail graps on Factory FX4 wheels come Oh so close to the lower bumper valance. I can guarantee that I wouldn't stand a chance of fitting a dime between the tire and valance. I suspect that any wheel with even an inch difference in backspace I would have to start trimming. Not the same tire, but might offer a little reference.

 

^^ you have a more aggressive tire. an AT side lugs won't be as bad.

i have seen an unleveled 2wd on 315/70/17 bfg at and my quick glance over showed minimal rubbing. did not talk to the owner though.