2004 F250 w/ leveling kit: Can i run 35/12.50 18" rims?
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Absolutley.
I have a 04 F250 with 315's with a leveling kit.
All I had to do was cut 1" off of the lower air valance on each side you cant even tell I cut it. Took about 2 minues with a saw zaw.
I am guessing your rims have a 4.5 in backspacing right???
That is a must, or you tires will hit the leaf springs.
I have a 04 F250 with 315's with a leveling kit.
All I had to do was cut 1" off of the lower air valance on each side you cant even tell I cut it. Took about 2 minues with a saw zaw.
I am guessing your rims have a 4.5 in backspacing right???
That is a must, or you tires will hit the leaf springs.
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Your rims need to be either 9 in wide or 10 in wide with 4.5 on backspacing.
As far as height of rim that is up to you.
I am running 16X10's bceause I like a little more sidewall to my tires.
Just remember if you increase to a 17 or 18 in rim you add about $25 per tire per inch you go up. 35X18' are a lot more expensive than 35X16"
Also make sure you are getting the 8X170 Bolt pattern. That is what our truck run.
As far as height of rim that is up to you.
I am running 16X10's bceause I like a little more sidewall to my tires.
Just remember if you increase to a 17 or 18 in rim you add about $25 per tire per inch you go up. 35X18' are a lot more expensive than 35X16"
Also make sure you are getting the 8X170 Bolt pattern. That is what our truck run.
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MWS make a good point, also even in the 250 class different trucks have lighter or heavier springs in front, which may make a little differrence. Also each lelveling kit raises the front just a little different.
Any way you look at it you can do what you want with little to no modifications.
Any way you look at it you can do what you want with little to no modifications.
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Thanks again. I believe I have found what I want but there may be a slight issue.
Tires: Pro Comp 35 12.50 R17
Rims: Xtreem Allows Series 7005. They are 17x9, 8 on 170 but 4.75 on backspacing
Will this .2 in variance in the backspacing kill the deal?
Thanks again mwsf220 and ffadragon for your help.
Tires: Pro Comp 35 12.50 R17
Rims: Xtreem Allows Series 7005. They are 17x9, 8 on 170 but 4.75 on backspacing
Will this .2 in variance in the backspacing kill the deal?
Thanks again mwsf220 and ffadragon for your help.
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With the 35 inch tall tire and only a leveling kit, you will most likely get some rubbing on the plastic inner fender liner, and maybe on flex/turns, the front lower bumper. With the 4.75 backspacing, you will most likely rub the leafs on full lock turning. Both can be overcome with a few minor alterations to the truck. Good luck!
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on my truck they rub at full lock but do not hit the plastic part of the bumper.
what minor alteration can i do to stop the tires from rubbing?
what minor alteration can i do to stop the tires from rubbing?
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9" wide rim you'll want 4.5" backspacing, 10" you'll want 5" backspacing. You could go up to 1/2" more backspacing than that, but you'll be close to the leaf springs then. I have 35x12.50x18s on Diamo 17 Karats which are 10" wide with 5.06" backspacing, the tread is about 1/4" outside the fender and 3/4" from the springs at full lock. The further in you tuck them, the less fender and bumper clearance issues you'll have.
That backspacing on a 9" wheel should be about ideal.
Thanks again. I believe I have found what I want but there may be a slight issue.
Tires: Pro Comp 35 12.50 R17
Rims: Xtreem Allows Series 7005. They are 17x9, 8 on 170 but 4.75 on backspacing
Will this .2 in variance in the backspacing kill the deal?
Thanks again mwsf220 and ffadragon for your help.
Tires: Pro Comp 35 12.50 R17
Rims: Xtreem Allows Series 7005. They are 17x9, 8 on 170 but 4.75 on backspacing
Will this .2 in variance in the backspacing kill the deal?
Thanks again mwsf220 and ffadragon for your help.
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