I will be adding a body lift and a wheel/tire combo soon. The only question I have is which tire to put on it. The truck is a 97 s/c 4x4 orp. I know a 33" would fit and look good, but could a 35" be put on?

Any insight is greatly appriciated.

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1997 f-150 S/C lariat, superchip, gibson sweptside exhaust, K&N fipk, and still building.

 

Langer79

Yes, 35" tires will fit. But there are some considerations to be taken. The specs for the wheel you are using are very critical, like the backspace and the width. Both have very much to do with changes that will affect tire fitment. Depending on those the tire may rub or not.

Before spending money on your new wheel/tire combo be sure that you will pay for what you want and that it will fit.

I am just waiting for my 35's to come in early october.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.

See photos at <A HREF="http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

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JMtruck,


what backspacing are you using for the 35"'s? I am not sure what wheel manuf. I am going to use yet. I am leaning toward Welds or Centerline wheels.

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1997 f-150 S/C lariat, superchip, gibson sweptside exhaust, K&N fipk, and still building.

 

Langer79

I am planning on getting a set of Mickey Thompson's Classic II in the 17x9 size. That rim comes with a backspace of 5" and does not interfere with the calipers. Haven't released them yet but should be out early october, I hope.

Centerline's and Weld's are great but they did not offered a 17" for my taste. And I want to stick with 17's since my next step is doing the suspension lift to make space for the BFG 37x12.5R17's and I don't want to go through the process of selling and buying wheels again.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.

See photos at http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

Langer: I just got my 3" lift on and I am having the same prob. trying to find out what I can put on the truck. I have been told to try this and try that but I don't know what to do. I would like to go tall and wide but nobody will tell me what will fit on my 97 with a 3" lift. I don't want to TRY anything I want to DO. I was looking for some pictures of the same set-up that I have with something like a 33 or a 35/12.5x16. If you find anything let me know.

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97 F-150 Flairside.
4.2 (And Proud)
Flowmaster 50 Single in/Dual out.
K&N FIPK.
JVC Double Din CD/Cassette.
JVC 600/W Amp
BFG T/A Mud Terrain LT285/75R-16/D Tires.
Astrostart Remote Starter.
Tuckey's Graphics kit and 4x4 decales.
Smitty Brush Guard and Nurks.
Future Mods-
3" Body lift.
Window tint.
Roll Bar.
8 KC Lights. www.my-f150.com/roc_sld/




[This message has been edited by roc_sld (edited 09-27-2000).]

 

roc_sld,

good lookin' truck. I think I am leaning towards the 33's with the body lift. That way no trimming will be needed and the 33's will give the illusion of the truck being taller with more wheel well clearence. Good luck on your search, let me know what you find.

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1997 f-150 S/C lariat, superchip, gibson sweptside exhaust, K&N fipk, and still building.

 

roc_sld

Check the suspension treads of more than 30 days old up to a year and you will find photos of different trucks with several combinations of lifts and wheel/tire combos.

Also the galleries are a good place to start.

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1998 F150 4x4 Lariat Supercab Flareside 5.4L in Oxford White/gold, ORP, Tow Package, 3.55 Gears.

Modifications: K&N FIPK, Stepshield door sill protectors, Performance Accesories 3" body lift and Lift Lips.

See photos at http://www.communicomgroup.com/jmtruck

 

I know for a fact that 3" body lift and 315/75/16's will work. There are plenty of people on the list that have done this combo, and for that matter there is a guy that woks at the local Lowes that has a 97 4x4 stepside with the 3" body and 315/75/16's(35x12.5). Just to let you know, we don't want trucks running around with little tires.

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97 4X4 Flareside 4.6 5-Speed, Superchip, ASP underdrives, Airaid, Dynamax headers, Borla Cat-back, 5% Tint, 285/75/16, 16x8 Baha's, Rancho 9000's.

Soon to come:
3" body lift, 315/75/16 BFG KO's