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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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I recently purchased a 2010 4x2 Lariat F150. What size tires can I put on it if I install a 2.5 inch leveling lit. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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33-35s
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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Since you have a 4x2, I'd stick with a 33 inch tire, max.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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Thanks. Would a 305/65R18 work?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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Thanks. Would a 305/65R18 work?
it should, only thing you need to watch out for is how wide the tires are. if i remember right 305/65/18 is 12.5 in wide which sometimes requires spacers if you are running stock rims
 
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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A 305/65-18 is basically a 34x12.50 tire. It would probably fit using the OEM wheels but I think they would look too stuffed on a 4x2. Also, if you ever wanted to go to an aftermarket wheel, you would have to find one that is almost identical to the OEM wheels.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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Your truck will feel a lot slower jumping from your stock 32" tire to a 34" tire. If you have the 3.73 gears, you will probably be OK, if you have 3.55, it will feel sluggish, and if you have an even taller gear, I would count on ~$600 or so to regear as part of the taller-tire modification. At least it is cheaper than regearing a 4x4
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 11:50 PM
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Your truck will feel a lot slower jumping from your stock 32" tire to a 34" tire. If you have the 3.73 gears, you will probably be OK, if you have 3.55, it will feel sluggish, and if you have an even taller gear, I would count on ~$600 or so to regear as part of the taller-tire modification. At least it is cheaper than regearing a 4x4
It's a 3.55, should I just get a 33 inch tire.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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That is what I am going to do myself. Stock: P275/55r20 (31.9") --> P275/60r20 (33"). I like the look of the 34" or 35" tires, but don't want the effective gear to be too tall - it just makes a vehicle unpleasant to drive. (Jumping in and out of 6th gear, sluggish takeoff, etc)
 
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