I wondered. I bought a set of 2011 lariat wheels. I wonder if i go with the three leaf spring pack in the front if that would be enough, but will i have to get a drop style pitman arm?
So most can fit that tire no problem. You will need to look into spacers if you plan to run 2005+ wheels though...that is if you drive an 04.....backspacing is all different.....but correct backspacing you can run 35s with a leveling kit and 33s stock...
You can run that size tire without any issues...but that depends on what back spacing and offset wheel you're gonna run. I'm running a 33x12.5x18 tire on a 18x9 wheel(4.5" back spacing, -12 offset) and have no issues with rubbing on stock suspension. Back spacing on a 04 truck is 4.5" and back spacing on 05+ trucks are almost 6".
Humm i am currently running 305/70/16 on stock 04 alum wheels. On really tight turns they rub on leaf springs but that dont bother me i just know not to go stop to stop. Thanks guys i guess ill have to get them mounted and do a test fit. If i need spacers who makes good quality ones and how much? I know i bought adapters for one of my old silverados and always had a slight shimmy. Pissed me off :/ not looking to deal with that again
Yea i just put one of my new 33's up against my 305's almost identicle. Now to find some good quality spacers.. woundering which would be better 1.5" or 2". I have very lil invested in the new wheels so i am ok with spending the extra on spacers. I am pretty stuck on the looks of these 2011 lariat wheels. I think they are beautiful wrapped in a nice wide mud tire.
The spacers that bolt on to the stock studs, then the wheel bolts to the spacers studs are good. The plate spacer that just goes in between the wheel and the hub are no good.
Honestly I rarely ever tow anything but the wheeler once in a blue moon. Thisvis all really good info. Thanks guys i pm'd a vendor on here that has a set in classifieds. Hopefully 1.5" will give me enough back spacing