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Wanting to put leveling kit and mud tires on my truck
Posted on 9/25/19 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 9/25/19 at 10:34 pm
I have a 2013 Ford F150. I want to put a leveling kit but I'm not sure what size spacers to put. It is the Platinum edition so it looks pretty level but with mud tires it will need to be higher. I will go with factory rims (20") and want to put the best quality mud tire but not too "gaudy". What says the OB?
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Posted on 9/25/19 at 10:54 pm to KRobinson
I put a 2.5 inch leveling kit on my 2009 f150 with 33 inch mud tires and it fits perfectly. No rubbing at all
Posted on 9/25/19 at 11:01 pm to LSUTigerFan12
Nice. What are the most quality mud tires out there?
Posted on 9/25/19 at 11:13 pm to KRobinson
Can someone explain what a leveling kit and spacers are?
I have stock 19s and wouldn't mind getting 20s or 22s (wheels) when the tires I just bought wear out.
I see the terms above thrown around frequently but have no idea what they mean.
I have stock 19s and wouldn't mind getting 20s or 22s (wheels) when the tires I just bought wear out.
I see the terms above thrown around frequently but have no idea what they mean.
This post was edited on 9/25/19 at 11:14 pm
Posted on 9/26/19 at 7:09 am to KRobinson
I have Cooper Discovery STT Pro and really like them.
Some other popular brands are Toyo, BFG, and Nito
Some other popular brands are Toyo, BFG, and Nito
Posted on 9/26/19 at 7:44 am to IllegalPete
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Can someone explain what a leveling kit and spacers are?
Leveling is usually a 1.5" to 2.5" lift done on the front tires only. Most stock trucks ride a little higher in the back so this tends to "level" it out... If you go overboard with it you can make your truck lean backwards... often called the "California Lean"
Spacers are something that brings the wheels out from center. Some people with aftermarket rims just buy an offset rim to accomplish this. With factory rims you need a spacer to push the tires out a bit.
If you go WAY overboard with both you might as well order several light bars, a Yeti sticker, and some truck nuts.
This post was edited on 9/26/19 at 7:47 am
Posted on 9/26/19 at 8:36 am to reggo75
Bilstein 5100s - set to the highest setting
35x12.5 BFGs
You'll be baw then.
35x12.5 BFGs
You'll be baw then.
Posted on 9/26/19 at 9:01 am to KRobinson
quote:So why would you need a leveling kit?
it looks pretty level
I'd call it and unleveling kit.This post was edited on 9/26/19 at 9:02 am
Posted on 9/26/19 at 9:37 am to KRobinson
If you replace the stock tire with a mud tire of the same size you definitely will not rub. Mud tires that are the same size as a street tire always look bigger.
I leveled my wife’s 4Runner and went with BFG all terrains that were the same size as the original tires to avoid rubbing and speedometer issues. They look bigger than the orig tires bc of the treads.
I leveled my wife’s 4Runner and went with BFG all terrains that were the same size as the original tires to avoid rubbing and speedometer issues. They look bigger than the orig tires bc of the treads.
Posted on 9/26/19 at 9:44 am to reggo75
Slight thread hi-jack, but can leveling kits cause your truck to ride rougher, tremble, or just cause uneven wearing on front tires, or added stress to the suspension?
Just seems like when a product is built as engineered, any modifications might cause unintended problems.
Just seems like when a product is built as engineered, any modifications might cause unintended problems.
Posted on 9/26/19 at 9:48 am to sodcutterjones
quote:yes, yes, yes.
Slight thread hi-jack, but can leveling kits cause your truck to ride rougher, tremble, or just cause uneven wearing on front tires, or added stress to the suspension?
you are changing all the angles of the front suspension. you get your tires rotated to fix the uneven wear.
but yes it add stress to your front suspension and has been know to have a rougher ride. IMO a leveling kit should only be done for aesthetics. If you want to do any major offloading you need to get a true suspension lift.
Posted on 9/26/19 at 9:49 am to CaptainsWafer
quote:upgrading my breaks friday evening, you should swing by.
CaptainsWafer
Posted on 9/26/19 at 10:50 am to CarRamrod
My 16 f150 king ranch with 2.5 level With ridge grapplers sits just right. it’s a metric tire works out to be a 34 12.5 20,, 35s rub slightly and would need grinding off the unpack bar to fit.. something I was willing to do for 35s
Posted on 9/26/19 at 11:00 am to KRobinson
I have a 2013 f150 with leveling kit. 2” in the front and nothing in the back. I have 35x12.50 toyo mt’s with 54k miles and still look great. Rotated with every oil change though. I had purchased 3/16 spacers for the front tires thinking I would need them to stop tire rubbing. The only issue I have is backing a trailer. If I cut the steering wheel all the way the tires barely rub and not enough to even justify a spacer. I have no issues with every day driving and parking and only when jack knifing a trailer to get it in a tight spot will rubbing occur.
Posted on 9/26/19 at 11:12 am to GeauxTime9
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Bilstein 5100s - set to the highest setting
35x12.5 BFGs
You'll be baw then.
Yep, what I did to my 2011 Lariat last year. Looks and rides great
Posted on 9/26/19 at 11:33 am to sodcutterjones
It adjusts the weight distribution so it’ll ride different. Make sure to get an alignment when you put the leveling kit on as well.
Posted on 9/26/19 at 11:38 am to CaptainsWafer
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It adjusts the weight distribution so it’ll ride different. Make sure to get an alignment when you put the leveling kit on as well.
This and eBay is a good place to buy the leveling kit. For mud tires, its Discount Tire Direct
LINK
This post was edited on 9/26/19 at 11:39 am
Posted on 9/26/19 at 12:07 pm to GeauxTime9
Easy there pot.
I know you what you got on your truck.
I know you what you got on your truck.
Posted on 9/26/19 at 12:24 pm to KRobinson
Another quick hijack, I have a 16 z71 and am in need of new tires soon. What is the biggest I can go without doing a level?
Posted on 9/26/19 at 12:28 pm to KRobinson
are you changing rims if so make sure you take into consideration backspacing!
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