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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 09:17 AM
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What size Offset ?

I have an 02 F350 7.3 ... I recently put a 2.5 leveling kit in it and I was originally think about going with 33's but i hear alot of people arent completely happy with the way they look. So ive been thinking about going with a set of 315/75r16's basically 35's ... But i know they are gonna rub with stock rims, so if i buy a set of aftermarket rims what is the MINIMUM amount of offset i need to clear them so they wont rub when im fully locked ?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 09:24 AM
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Stock wheels, 1999 srw, I'm running that size tire with a 3.0 level kit and have no issues at all.

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Old Feb 15, 2017 | 04:36 PM
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Get a used tire of your choice and have it mounted on your current wheels. Do it on both sides. I just got one done and slid it over to the pass side.

Mine cleared with no problems.

If you have a local shop, they'll probably throw you the bone if you'll buy your tires from them.

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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 02:20 PM
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Thanks guys ! Maybe i will just buy the tires and if they rub then ill buy offset rims ... either way im gonna put 35's on it so might as well get on it
 
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Old Feb 16, 2017 | 02:26 PM
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Post back on your findings. JS

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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 07:48 AM
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That sounds good if your ready maybe buy new wheels. My truck came with 18 on 35s....someone didnt know how to measure and they rubbed the leaf springs 3 wide to make a u turn and hearing the tires rub the springs is rough. Eventually i replaced the wheels with some deep dish 18s (30k miles of dealing with it later) There is sometimes some rub on the wheel wells but I'm going to trim them back with this air tool and custom make something to cover the hole. No more leafspring rub so the wheel turns all the way. I also feel the geometry of the deep dish keeps the load evenly spread to the tire and places less strain on the truck primarily the wheel bearing hub assembly.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 07:51 AM
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Also e bay has the best tire prices free fast shipping, no tax, low price. I purchased 18 tires off there last year then hit up discount tire for 20 a piece installed + they are so crazy there they even will sell you a road hazard warranty even though you didn't buy the tires from them it's deft worth it with theee expensive tires and wasn't too expensive
 
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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 07:59 AM
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I had 315/75r16's on my stock wheels and I got tired of the rub. So, i put these on and now there's zero rub.
 
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