Carli with 35s?
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Carli with 35s?
If you have pics of the Carli 2.5/3.5 with 35s, please share them. I’m thinking 35s on 20s, but it’s hard to find pics of this combo on a truck with this Carli 2.5/3.5 Thanks in advance.
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Just my opinion but... if your spending the money for Carli for the ride quality you should consider a 17 or at least a 18" wheel to help with the small bump compliance. It really does make a noticeable difference compared to the 20s. Again, just my opinion, if your set on the look of 20s do your thing.
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I am wrestling with that very question. I can’t help but wonder if all the rage about Carli (which I just spent a small fortune on) is more about the 17s and 18s with big rubber VS the actual suspension. Think about it… why does everyone with these amazing suspension systems feel so strongly that to get a good ride, do you need 17s or 18s? Omg. What have I done?
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I am wrestling with that very question. I can’t help but wonder if all the rage about Carli (which I just spent a small fortune on) is more about the 17s and 18s with big rubber VS the actual suspension. Think about it… why does everyone with these amazing suspension systems feel so strongly that to get a good ride, do you need 17s or 18s? Omg. What have I done?
This is my experience with Carli vs cheaper systems, your mileage may vary.
The worse the terrain the better the Carli system will perform compared to the cheaper systems. On pavement, with the exception of big dips like train tracks and such you might even find that a stock truck or cheaper system rides better in certain(easy) conditions.
The thing the lesser systems and certainly a stock truck doesn't have is travel and a spring/shock setup that will allow the truck to use it.
Myself I drive a lot of oil field roads for work and it is amazing the speeds I can travel over quite rough terrain and things are not at all violent in the cab. In fact you can have a drink open without it spilling. This mirrors what you will get with a stock or leveled truck, they take the small stuff okay but not so well on the rougher terrain because they just don't have the travel to soak it up.
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Nitto Ridge Grapplers 37x12.5 on 18" rims. Carli commuter with fox 2.0's. I run my tire pressure 45psi front & 40psi rear when unloaded. Rides fantastic for an f350. you can still tell it's a one-ton truck - so don't expect it to ride like a Cadillac, but better than stock in my opinion.
If you're looking for ride quality i'd recommend 17 or 18 inch rims. the extra rubber really does make for a better ride. The full deaver leaf pack will also make a big improvement in ride quality over the factory springs of the 350.
Here is a great article on tires and wheels from the guys at Carli:
https://carlisuspension.com/tires-an...ffect-my-ride/
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Nitto Ridge Grapplers 37x12.5 on 18" rims. Carli commuter with fox 2.0's. I run my tire pressure 45psi front & 40psi rear when unloaded. Rides fantastic for an f350. you can still tell it's a one-ton truck - so don't expect it to ride like a Cadillac, but better than stock in my opinion.
If you're looking for ride quality i'd recommend 17 or 18 inch rims. the extra rubber really does make for a better ride. The full deaver leaf pack will also make a big improvement in ride quality over the factory springs of the 350.
Here is a great article on tires and wheels from the guys at Carli:
https://carlisuspension.com/tires-an...ffect-my-ride/