First post! New owner of an F150! Hemi got traded...best decision ever.

I'm now in modification mode. Now that I've tinted the windows, my next two projects are headlights and wheels. I'm looking at 33" A/T tires with custom 20X9 wheels with a +30 or +18 offset. I like the aggressive stance look. Anyone see any issue installing these prior to leveling/lift?

I'm still torn between 2.5" leveling with 2" blocks (I like the factory rake), or a 4" suspension lift. I'd really like to order the wheels and tires and decide on the amount of lift later. Thoughts?

Appreciate any feedback/pics!

Cosmo

 

Bilsteins adjustable 5100's. If I remember correctly you have 3 different heights to choose from so you can dial in the rake you are after. Lots of bilstein info on the site already fyi.

 

Thanks for the info. I'll definitely check those out.

My main question is, can I instal the above setup without a leveling kit (i.e., stock)?

I currently have 20X8.5 factory wheels w/275/55R20 Perelli ATRs.

I'm wanting to go with a 20X9 (30 to 18mm offset) custom wheel w/ 285/60R20 Duratracs. Basically going from a 32X10.50 to a 33X11.5.

Will this work without any leveling kit or lift?

Thanks again,

Cosmo

 

You can fit a 33/11.5 w/ out a leveling kit on stock wheels

You need to decide a lift before wheels as some lifts allow stock wheels, while other require wheels with 4.5" backspacing.

 

Thanks, I'm gonna order the wheels and tires soon. I've been lurking this forum for a few weeks now. I've seen several that look awesome! I definitely like Uin2it's, Desert Dawg, & DeereGeff's trucks. All the others are awesome too, but those 3 stand out to me.

Uin2it's & Desert Dawg have 2.5 inch leveling kits while DeereGeff's is 6" lift. I like the look of all three and was thinking maybe somewhere in the middle (4 inch lift).

However, I really don't want to deplete the awesome fuel milage of the ecoboost with fat meaty tires. I'm leaning more & more towards the 33X11.50 on a 2.5" level w/ 2" block in the the back to maintain factory rake. I want the tires to protrude ever so slightly.

Will a +30mm offset give a very slight protruding appearance? I think factory is +44 on a 6.5" BS. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks for the info.

Cosmo

 

These 305x55x20's fit at stock height with no problem's on the stock Lariat wheel's. I've leveled the truck 2 inches since this pic was taken.