Wheel/Tire Tech Thread

wanna_b · Aug 22, 2012

I think I'm just gonna put a 4.5 kit on mine and run the 20x14s. I think I'd clear with 12.5s but those claws run wide.

Anything wrong with running a 1/2 spacer on the wheels?

Daryl@TDP · Aug 22, 2012

B.Warning said:
thanks man, I'm thinking I can pull it off. I've already trimmed a little off my fender for extra clearance just in case when I installed the 37's. It doesnt come close to it. Any tips on mounting the tires? You have any more pics of the black cclb?

I don't on my phone but I will see what I can find. As far as mounting 2 cheetah.tanks and a air hose on one of the valve stems. Also helps if the tires are warm like in the sun or.in front of heater. Or like we did Buddys helps. Stretch em with 14 inch 2x4s for a while.

michigan37 · Aug 22, 2012

I think this is proof I'm getting old, because I just don't get that look.

6.4psd916 · Aug 22, 2012

michigan37 said:
I think this is proof I'm getting old, because I just don't get that look.

I never liked it much either, my 12ish inch wide tires on a 10" rim are almost too much.

powerstrokin15 · Aug 22, 2012

michigan37 said:
I think this is proof I'm getting old, because I just don't get that look.

I'm not old. and I don't either.

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UPINSMOKE · Aug 22, 2012

michigan37 said:
I think this is proof I'm getting old, because I just don't get that look.

I don't like the stretched look really... But I have 13.50 tires on 12 wides
And it doesn't look stretched at all.

2002FordPwr · Aug 22, 2012

UPINSMOKE said:
20x12 fuel throttles. 325/50/20 Mickey Thompson atz.

2000 f250 with 07 front end. Completely stock suspension.
Good bit of rubbing left front inner fender liner. Cut about 5-6 inches off to ensure no rubbing. Right fender liner almost never rubs except on uneven ground and at full lock.

I should add that the tires stick out 2-3 inches past the fenders.

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God I love this truck.

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UPINSMOKE · Aug 22, 2012

2002FordPwr said:
God I love this truck.

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Thanks!!

2002FordPwr · Aug 22, 2012

In the next month or so, im going to start the complete rebuild on my truck. I actually have the same truck that you do other then mine me a 350. I would like to run the same set up for rim-tires but im wondering if i will rub since im going to keep the 2002 front end.

Did changing your front end give you more room over the stock front end?

How tall does you tire stand?

Thanks buddy

UPINSMOKE · Aug 22, 2012

2002FordPwr said:
In the next month or so, im going to start the complete rebuild on my truck. I actually have the same truck that you do other then mine me a 350. I would like to run the same set up for rim-tires but im wondering if i will rub since im going to keep the 2002 front end.

Did changing your front end give you more room over the stock front end?

How tall does you tire stand?

Thanks buddy

I think the front end change may have given me a 1/2-1" more clearance but that could honestly be in my head. I think it helped me though.

The tire stands 32.8" or so tall according to MT I think, but I have not physically measured them myself. I can measure them tomorrow if you'd like.

2002FordPwr · Aug 22, 2012

Thanks Man. I have 305/75-r16 on now. So roughly 33.5. Just want to make sure the truck can still fit in my gerage lol.

Can any one else chime in to confirm you get more room with flipping front ends?

I have a feeling if i want to run this set up, it will not fit.

2002FordPwr · Aug 22, 2012

I want to keep the orig front end, but want to run the 12 wide.

Does anyone have that set up on stock height?

Thanks

smokedout250 · Aug 23, 2012

Okay looking into hostages. Would prefer 20x10s I'm not sure on the offset and that kinda stuff. I'm gonna be running a 2.5 leveling kit. Tires will be 35x12.50 I would like to give a low wide look kind of an aggressive stance

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powerstrokin15 · Aug 23, 2012

smokedout250 said:
Okay looking into hostages. Would prefer 20x10s I'm not sure on the offset and that kinda stuff. I'm gonna be running a 2.5 leveling kit. Tires will be 35x12.50 I would like to give a low wide look kind of an aggressive stance

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-24mm will get you a low wide look like mine. BUT you'll be damn near hitting the bumper and fender on the 05-07 trucks. -12 would clear fine. but it's not very wide. I would personally got with -24mm offset and go with a 33/12.50 or 33/13.50

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smokedout250 · Aug 23, 2012

So I what your saying is I can run the -24 but it's gonna be damn close? The truck is a pavement princess I want the 35s for float and some added hieght to make it out to the duck blinds

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powerstrokin15 · Aug 23, 2012

smokedout250 said:
So I what your saying is I can run the -24 but it's gonna be damn close? The truck is a pavement princess I want the 35s for float and some added hieght to make it out to the duck blinds

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I just know I sold a set of -24s to a customer with a leveling kit, and it cleared the fender and bumper. rubbed the fender lining bad. he was afraid to hit a bump and it rub metal though.. so I believe he bought a 4.5" lift..

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smokedout250 · Aug 23, 2012

-12 it Is then not the look I want but I guess it will do the 33s just look to small for my taste... I really don't want a lift so I guess I'll take a hit and go 20x10s -12 on 35 nittos

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powerstrokin15 · Aug 23, 2012

I mean I know some guys that have ran wider setups with a lot of trimming.. just not 100% positive on where or there exact setups.

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