if got a 08 f150 4x4 with 2.5 level kit, goin to do a 18x9 rim with 4.5 bs, will a 295/70r18 (34x11.61x18) rub, i know ill have to trim valence, but will it rub anywhere else?

 

probably going to have some definite rubbing issues with that backspace. I know members on here running that tire size, but they are running wheels with like 5.5" to ~6+" of backspacing.

 

where is the rubing issue at, i was lookin at that tire size or a 285/65r18 (33x11.22x18), but id like to have the bigger tire but dont want to rub

 

i think most complaints were around the lower plastic piece on the inside of the front fender wells. I am looking into this tire size as well, or similar with 20"s, ive been told to stay close to stock rim backspacing if only using a level kit.

 

im tryin to get the biggest tire with the wide tires stance is what im goin for, i dont mind trimming the lower valence but if it rubs anywhere else id like to know

 

the lower valence is all ive heard of, but im sure the pros on here could let you know about any other possible issues.

 

yea i need to know from the pros with this combination, hopefully they find this post lol

 

See my thread and UNC_Lariat's thread. Both of ours had BS of 5.71" though instead of the 4.5". Personally I think the 4.5" would stick out too much. I had to trim very little on the front valence. No pics yet of the trim. Leave for work in the dark; get home in the dark. Lariat had to trim a little as well.

Hope this helps.

 

those r the same tire im lookin at getting, those look really good, like to see what would happen with that size on a 4.5 bs, i think it may rub though when u turn on the back of the front fender lookin at the picture, but im not sure tire does look good though

 

You will need to get closer to a 6.5" back spacing or 35mm offset to provide the best fitment for the tire size you want to run.

 

I just had mine put on today, but I am using the factory wheels for now. They do not rub at all on my truck with this set up. I will eventually look for black wheels with specs similar to the factory.

 

Well I had this exact question. Now I just purchased my 295/70/18 Trail Graps and they were delivered today. I have the Centerline Wolverine wheels 18X9 with 4.5 inches of backspacing. Gonna find out on Tues how they fit.d Hopefully I dont have to cut too much of my fenders away to make them fit. i will be posting pics soon of the change.

 

i posted on the other thread but im running a 285/70 on a 17x9 4.5 backspace ive had them on 4 days no rubbut its very close

 

been a while since i been back on the f150 forums. but i have been lookin at tires and woundering what about a 285/65R18 (32.6x11.2x18) on a 18x9, with 4.5bs, would fit

 

Negative...Just mounted my 295/70/18 Terra Grapps today. I was nervous as hell do to the comments like the one above. Already trimmed some of the inner wheel well and valance from the 325/60/18 Terra Grapps I had. Just a minor, i mean very minor spot of rubbing with the new tires. I will post photos in my thread. See the "My 295/70/18 4.5 w/ 4.5 BS thread" And the tires look just sick....