I want to see a pic of the area of actual rub...

 

I've actually got the stock wheels on it now with 35s. They don't rub but look like sh#% and the rub marks are not showing up with a little dirt.

 

Sounds like a wheel fitment issue, backspacing not correct?

 

I too am torn on what to do. A year ago, I lifted the truck 6", and put on the 35s/18s. I've since wondered of I should have went with 37s/20s. Well, I just got a call from my local tire dealer that said he had a deal for me. Some used 37s and a deal on a brand new set of 20s. Pretty fair price too. So now I'm really wondering what to do. I like the looks of the 35s, but wonder if my truck would look better with the 37s.

If you all don't mind, take a look at this picture and give me an opinion? Should I bump up to the 37s/20s? Or just leave well enough alone....

Thanks!

Scott

 

personally i like clearance over a mud tire, and would normally say stick with 35's....... but yours being a crew cab long bed, 37's might look more at home under all that truck. i love the way it looks now, but if you've got a smokin' deal on 20's and 37's (which is a bitchin' combo, btw), i think i'd do it if it were me.


nice trailer too... i have one alot like it!

 

these rub really bad cant hardly turn left seems like the backspacing is non existent

 

these rub really bad cant hardly turn left

 

yeah you should have waaay less backspacing then that. those might work on an '05+, but definitely need to be out more on a leaf sprung truck.

crazy too, those don't look like 37's on 20's.. looks more like 18's.

 

looks are deceiving i didnt think they were 20s till i read the tire size.

 

what can i do to fix that short of buying new rims

 

wheel spacers is really your only option.

 

where can i find some that would be safe, and what size would u recommend

 

Well, I'm pretty sure I do want the 20s, and the wheels will be brand new and a brand new style. There is about half tread left on the M/Ts so I guess if I decide i don't like the 37s won't be as long before I'm due for tires. Hmmmmmmm.......what to do......

 

would a 3in body lift eliminate the rubbing caused by the wheels being made for the 05+ SD.

 

I can only speak of my own experience. My 04 F350 SRW has had a superlifts 6 inch lift from a week old with BFG TKO all terrains 37X12.5x17 and have had no rub and have full steering lock to lock. All I had to do was trim the airdam a little bit and kept the same contour so it doesn't look any different.
I can't remember the wheel brand. The front tire side wall comes even with the fender lip. I am thinking about going to 35" tires low rolling resistance because the last couple of years i hardly go off road anymore.
Are there any guys that have pics of their trucks with 35s on a 6 inch lift?

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