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Feb 24, 2008 | 03:51 PM

FordSVTCobra

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I'm planning on adding a leveling kit soon.

What is the largest tire that will fit on the stock 18x8 rims?
Any issues with a larger than stock tires and using a set of Duraflap mudflaps?

Thanks.

Feb 26, 2008 | 06:52 PM

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Would a 4" kit look ok with 35"s?

Feb 26, 2008 | 07:03 PM

6.0superduty

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Would a 4" kit look ok with 35"s?

to me, it looks a little short. I put a 6" on mine and it looks good to me. Ill try to post some pics tomarrow.

Kyle

Feb 26, 2008 | 07:21 PM

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I have 275/70/r18 and mine will rub on the springs if you turn stop to stop. I have a leveling kit on it but I don't know how high it is, it had it when I bought it. Hope this is some help.

Feb 27, 2008 | 05:25 PM

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to me, it looks a little short. I put a 6" on mine and it looks good to me. Ill try to post some pics tomarrow.

Kyle

Did you mean the tires looked to short or the lift wasn't high enough?

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Feb 27, 2008 | 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by FordSVTCobra

I'm planning on adding a leveling kit soon.

What is the largest tire that will fit on the stock 18x8 rims?
Any issues with a larger than stock tires and using a set of Duraflap mudflaps?

Thanks.

Depends on what rim the tire is rated to fit more importantly. Lots of people have gone with the BFG 305/65R18 without any trouble, even though it specs for a minimum 8.5" rim. Some have used a 325/65R18(even wider). There are now some 305/70R18(essentially 35x12.50R18) tires that are rated for a 8" wide stock rim, Cepek, ProComp, M/T come to mind. Most people say that these will all fit a stock superduty. A simple leveling kit should guarantee clearance. BTW I modified my Duraflaps, now they have lots of clearance. Check the main gallery for lifted trucks....

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