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7lug Jun 13, 2008 11:09 AM
Where will 35's rub?
 
2005 F150 4x4 with AS 2.5" and 17x9 4.75"BS - I want to run 315/70/17's but I want to know if i'll be okay with rubbing on the INSIDE of the wheel well and if not, how much modding with have to be done? I'm not worried about fender/bumper/valance clearance as I'm going to an aftermarket pre-runner style bumper that gives me a lot of clearance in the front. If not then I'm gonna leave it stock and run 33's - Thanks guys (and Wandell) ...lol

Turd Furguson Jun 13, 2008 11:12 AM
I believe at full lock is where you will rub your control arms.

Blue150 Jun 13, 2008 12:03 PM
Would more BS prevent the rubbing? Say 6" BS? on a 17x8" rim? And would this work on a 2WD as well as a 4WD?

7lug Jun 13, 2008 12:07 PM
Originally Posted by Blue150 (Post 3249305)
Would more BS prevent the rubbing? Say 6" BS? on a 17x8" rim? And would this work on a 2WD as well as a 4WD?
keep in mind that the more backspacing means the more of the wheel is tucked inside the fenderwell and subsequently is closer to all of the suspension components -

wandell Jun 13, 2008 12:14 PM
With those wheels, you are gonna need to stick with 33's. If you want to run 35's you need to use the oem wheels or find a 17x8 inch wheel with 5.5 inches of backspacing.

Blue150 Jun 13, 2008 12:21 PM
Originally Posted by 7lug (Post 3249310)
keep in mind that the more backspacing means the more of the wheel is tucked inside the fenderwell and subsequently is closer to all of the suspension components -
Ooops, I knew that too. My mistake. Thanks.

Originally Posted by wandell (Post 3249321)
With those wheels, you are gonna need to stick with 33's. If you want to run 35's you need to use the oem wheels or find a 17x8 inch wheel with 5.5 inches of backspacing.
Would this work for the 2WD as well? I am actually looking at a 17x8 with 5.5 BS that I really like.

wandell Jun 13, 2008 12:30 PM
No, 4x4's sit about 2 inches taller than the 4x2's. I'd stick with 33's on a 4x2 regardless.

Blue150 Jun 13, 2008 12:34 PM
Cool, I did not know that. probably best since i don't plan to re-gear. Cool, thanks.

7lug Jun 13, 2008 02:02 PM
Originally Posted by wandell (Post 3249321)
With those wheels, you are gonna need to stick with 33's. If you want to run 35's you need to use the oem wheels or find a 17x8 inch wheel with 5.5 inches of backspacing.
Dang it Wandell...for all you infinite knowledge you never tell me anything I want to hear!!!...lol Thanks buddy - I stayed away from anything over the 5" BS mark as I have been told this will not work with aftermarket UCA's like Camburg/Total Chaos - I had these Centerlines Custom made for my 7lug application and after realizing I was probably going too wide for a leveled truck on 315's... they showed up at my door. Oh well, with stock 4.10's I guess I won't have to spend money on re-gearing. I just wonder how much rubbing will occur with 315's and if there are any mods/fabricating I can do to free up some space on the inside -

Wandell - What about 305/70/17's

wandell Jun 13, 2008 08:02 PM
The 305/70-17 is basically a 34x12.50 tire. They may work but you will have some rubbing.

EBROTEN Jun 14, 2008 04:56 PM
Why would he need 33's? I have 33 on those same spec wheels on a 2wd with very minor rubbing at full lock. I would think the additional 2 inches would help clear that.

Originally Posted by wandell (Post 3249321)
With those wheels, you are gonna need to stick with 33's. If you want to run 35's you need to use the oem wheels or find a 17x8 inch wheel with 5.5 inches of backspacing.

7lug Jun 15, 2008 09:50 PM
Originally Posted by EBROTEN (Post 3250755)
Why would he need 33's? I have 33 on those same spec wheels on a 2wd with very minor rubbing at full lock. I would think the additional 2 inches would help clear that.
How bad does it rub? Did you have to modify the wheel well in any way? What lift, wheel size/backspacing and tire size are you running? Any pics? Thanks bro..

EBROTEN Jun 21, 2008 06:31 PM
Originally Posted by 7lug (Post 3251879)
How bad does it rub? Did you have to modify the wheel well in any way? What lift, wheel size/backspacing and tire size are you running? Any pics? Thanks bro..
Sorry I took so long. Been out of town. Ive got the 2.5 AS with 305/65R17 Extreme AT's on 17x9 wheels with 4.75 BS. I have not modified my wheels wells in any way. They only rub the inner rear(closest to the cab) part at full lock and its very slight. I can even hear it, just slightly feel it through the stering wheel. I will get pics.

EBROTEN Jun 21, 2008 06:57 PM
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...N/IMG00118.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...N/IMG00119.jpg
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/b...N/IMG00120.jpg

Blue150 Jun 21, 2008 07:11 PM
I am assuming that your truck is 4WD?


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