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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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Potential Rubbing Issues

I noticed a (2004-2008) F150 4x4 ext cab 5.4 in the parking lot at work that had 35 x 12.50 x 18 Toyo MT's on it. It had a leveling kit on it so they would fit, but what I noticed was under the fender wells in the rear/bed looked like the sidewall had been rubbing. I am assuming this could of happened while hauling a load, and/or some suspension flex occured. I have a 2008 F150 4x4 and want to put 35 BFG mt's on it with just a leveling kit. Is there a good chance of rubbing in the rear? Has anyone else seen this or had this problem, any feedback would be great.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhawkin
I noticed a (2004-2008) F150 4x4 ext cab 5.4 in the parking lot at work that had 35 x 12.50 x 18 Toyo MT's on it. It had a leveling kit on it so they would fit, but what I noticed was under the fender wells in the rear/bed looked like the sidewall had been rubbing. I am assuming this could of happened while hauling a load, and/or some suspension flex occured. I have a 2008 F150 4x4 and want to put 35 BFG mt's on it with just a leveling kit. Is there a good chance of rubbing in the rear? Has anyone else seen this or had this problem, any feedback would be great.
The Toyo MT's will rub before the BFG MT's will because the side lugs on the Toyo's are wider, and yes He probably did some serious flexing to rub in the rear or like you said put a hell of a load on the truck! Anytime you put that large of a tire on just a leveled truck you can probably make them rub somewhere, but they'll look good doing it!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks for the feedback, I never took the time to compare the side lugs, but that makes perfect sense. With that being said I can't wait to get my new 35 BFG's.
 
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