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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 08:09 PM
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Question Autospring Install with Factory 18" Wheels - Question

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't find the answer. On my 2010 XLT Crew 4WD, If I install the Autospring 2009-2014 FORD F-150 2.5" Complete Leveling/Lift Kit and keep my 18" stock wheels, how large of a tire can I run with absolutely no rubbing (no trimming of fenders required)? Will the 295 Terra Grapplers work?

Anyone happen to have any pics of this kit installed while keeping the factory 18" wheels?

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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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The info is out there if you Google it.

Those tires are likely too tall and too wide to fit without at least trimming. May I ask why you don't want to trim?

I'd stick with 275/75/18 (33.1") if you want 100% assurance against rubbing.
 

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Old Jan 25, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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I guess trimming wouldn't be too bad if it would make it work. Anyone have this setup by any chance?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 05:13 AM
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Not sure about the 295's but the 275/70-18's fit without any leveling kit and have zero rubbing issues. I'm sure someone will answer your question. But you will likely find the info here if you search or dig thru lots of old posts, as many have wondered the same thing many times before.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 06:38 AM
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2 1/2 " autospring

with a 2 1/2" as I ran 325/65/18 and 305/70/18 with very minor trimming of the plastic valance in the front
 

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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by philly164
with a 2 1/2" as I ran 325/65/18 and 305/70/18 with very minor trimming of the plastic valance in the front
That is exactly the look I want. Thanks for the info.

Are your pics of the 325/65/18 or the 305/70/18?

Thanks again!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 02:21 PM
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You won't have to trim anything, they will fit with room to spare.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 02:30 PM
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I'm amazed tires that wide fit on OEM wheels with such a positive backspacing and don't run the control arms. I figured wheel adapters would be needed. Looks great!
 
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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 10:02 PM
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I run 315/70/17 on the factory raptor wheels with no rubbing what so ever. I have the 2.5" auto Spring spacer
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 05:21 AM
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gono2,, those pics are with the 325/65/18 dunlops
 
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 06:27 AM
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gono2,, those pics are with the 325/65/18 dunlops
How wide are your factory wheels? I have the chrome clad and I think mine are 7.5"
 
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by GONO2
How wide are your factory wheels? I have the chrome clad and I think mine are 7.5"
my factory wheels were 7.5" also
 
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