I have a 2005 F-150 FX4 with the 2.5" leveling kit and I just added BFG A/T tires - 325/65/18 and I get a slight tire rub on the upper control arm when the wheel is turned all the way to the left or right. Does anyone know how I ca fix this problem? Should I just not worry about it and take my time parking? Was thinks of maybe 1.5" wheel spacers? I don't go off roading with the truck so I dont put any unnecessary stress on the wheels/axles. Any ideas? Thanks!

 

the tire you got is a little wide, its about a 12.8 inch wide tire, thats why youre rubbing, i wouldnt really worry about it, im not a fan of the wheel spacers.

 

See if the shop you bought them from will swap ya for some 325/60-18. They should fit without rubbin

 

The guys are right, it's the width of the tire thats causing the trouble. Wheel spacers are not such a good idea and I'm not sure but I don't think you can get them 1.5" wide. New wheels with back spacing and offsets for that wide of a tire would help too. Just try not to go full lock on your turns and you should be fine.

 

Is it rubing on the **** sticking out on the lower control arm?

Not sure if the 04+ has this. I had to cut mine off though.

 

Get a 6 inch lift. That will fix it.

Or get smaller tires.