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Old 04-25-2009, 09:28 PM
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just bought a FX4 f-150 2009 supercrew 6.5 box with 6" procomp lift and wanted to know if 305 55 r20 tires would look ok on it or what would be the best size to get
 
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Old 04-25-2009, 09:38 PM
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I would get ya a set of 35's seems to be the popular tire with that lift, the 305's would look alright, but the 35's would look better
 
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Old 04-25-2009, 09:41 PM
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ok the reason why i ask is because i already have 305's from my recent f-150 so iam trying to cut cost by reusing the old tires till i have enough money to get new ones.
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Old 04-25-2009, 09:44 PM
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well you could always sell the ones you have now, that would cut some of it, you can get a set of 35's for around a 1,000 depends on what brand and what terrain you want, good luck on whatever you decide and make sure to get some pics
 
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Old 04-25-2009, 09:53 PM
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sorry iam not much for tires but what is the difference between 35's and 305's sorry i got it 30.5" and 35"
 
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Old 04-25-2009, 09:56 PM
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It is 33"
 
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Old 04-25-2009, 10:11 PM
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it will probably look too small for the truck being lifted 6".... I mean you could do it. I would still drive it if it were my truck... then just wear those 305s out and buy yourself some 35s next time around.
 
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Old 04-25-2009, 10:17 PM
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I had 33's when i had my body lift and my leveling kit on, it didn't look bad, but you get it tired of it after a couple weeks, seems like the tires shrink over night, lol
 
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Old 04-26-2009, 12:42 AM
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I'd go with 35's.
 
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Old 04-26-2009, 11:11 AM
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On a 2009 33'' on a 6'' lift will be way to small.

You can fit 37'' on the 2009 with only 6'' of lift.
 
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:56 PM
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35s will fill the wheel wells in nicely. I would suggest a 20" rim as well. It looks a lot nicer than 18s. You will be kicking yourself later if you stick with 33s.
 



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