Have 81 f250 4wd custom with 5.8 351m
Im buying set of moto metal wheels 16x8 with 0 offset . And then getting a set of 305/70r16. Do i need a lift with this combo or am i good with stock ride height ?

 

Aren't you going to need some offset so the wheels and tires clear the springs when turning?

 

It has a 0 offset which i think will be plenty

 

Maybe I'm confusing backspace with offset, but these trucks rub pretty good even with stock rims.

If the hub flange is 0 offset that's going to put it dead center of the rim, correct?

​​​​​​​Wheel Offset vs. Wheel Backspacing Explained

 

Yes . If necessary ill get some spacers but i just need to know about the lift. The tires im putting on are 33s and im changing the shocks but dont know if i need to lift it any

 

I have 31's with plenty of room...

 

Okay cool . I think a couple inch will work

 

FWIW..I tried 285-75-16 with stock 3 3/4 BS..Rubbed everywhere..

 

The wheels im buying are 0 offset and 4.5" BS

 

Anyone every done add a leafs ?

 

Can't lift it, it throws the alignment off. Your 33's may rub when turning tight in the parking lot.

 

So your saying theres no way to lift it ? I know with the I beams it cambers the tires but i found a kit that comes with camber bolts .

 

I used to run 33x12.50-16.5 tires on my stock '84 F-250 without a lift and had no trouble with them rubbing. It looks a lot better with some lift though because those tires will pretty well fill up the wheel housing. You can lift these truck but you need axle drop brackets to lower the end where each half pivots.

 

Okay cool man thanks for that info😀

 

Not a very good picture but this is what mine looked like with 33s and no lift:



305/70-16 tires are basically a 33x12, slightly narrower than a 33x12.50.