Factory rims. 3 inch lift. 285/70r17 Ridge Grapplers

[Frenchy]

Did you put any spacers in the back? Would you think one inch spacers would be to much all away around?

Honeatly if you use a 1 inch spacer you will have problema with rubbing and will have to make modifications to the crash bars. If you stick with a 1/4 inch spacer you will not have to worry about such. If lucky(noon promises) you will not need a wheel spacer but it all depends on the tire you select.

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[BlueThunder2]

Honeatly if you use a 1 inch spacer you will have problema with rubbing and will have to make modifications to the crash bars. If you stick with a 1/4 inch spacer you will not have to worry about such. If lucky(noon promises) you will not need a wheel spacer but it all depends on the tire you select.

I got some BF goodrich kO2 285/70/17

Did you put any spacers in the back? Would you think one inch spacers would be to much all away around?

Honeatly if you use a 1 inch spacer you will have problema with rubbing and will have to make modifications to the crash bars. If you stick with a 1/4 inch spacer you will not have to worry about such. If lucky(noon promises) you will not need a wheel spacer but it all depends on the tire you select.

Going to put BF Goodrich tires KO2 285/70/17. You think 1.5 inch is too much?

 

[Frenchy]

I got some BF goodrich kO2 285/70/17


Going to put BF Goodrich tires KO2 285/70/17. You think 1.5 inch is too much?

If you go more than 1/4 inch you will have to make modifications to the crash bars...... Simple as that. Dont want to mess with crash bars then only go with 1/4 inch wheel spacers at the most

 

[BlueThunder2]

Did the same thing...
hey! I have a 3in lift and 285/70/17 bf Goodrich . Also got 4 1/4 spacers. Just scared the tires may be to big. Any help or assistanc?

 

[Jake]

Just finished similar set up.
- Terraflex Falcon 2.25" leveling kit.
- 5mm hub centric spacers up front: https://www.ebay.com/itm/203082068865
- 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S on stock sport wheels.

 

[jdneally1]

This is my setup. Level with Ridges Grapplers. What tire pressure are you guys running? My ride is pretty stiff. My cluster says it is at 45 psi. Should I lower it to 35? Thanks!

 

[AzScorpion]

This is my setup. Level with Ridges Grapplers. What tire pressure are you guys running? My ride is pretty stiff. My cluster says it is at 45 psi. Should I lower it to 35? Thanks!

Your truck looks great Joel! I've always loved my black trucks but they're a nightmare to keep clean especially with all the dust out here. I would lower it down to 35 psi and it should ride a lot smoother. It must feel like you're riding on bricks. lol I have the same tires but in 265's and run them at 32 psi.

 

[Frenchy]

This is my setup. Level with Ridges Grapplers. What tire pressure are you guys running? My ride is pretty stiff. My cluster says it is at 45 psi. Should I lower it to 35? Thanks!

Yeah you definitely want to lower your tire pressure. Even with stock tires Ford recommends no more than 38 PSI with the LT tires. P rated I believe is 30 PSI but then again that is the factory tires. As for 265/70-17 BFG KO2's Ford recommends 30 PSI with the LT tires. Hopefully that is enough information for you.

 

[MountainGoat]

This setup looks good on all these trucks.

Is it close enough that different brands other than the Nittos might rub? I want to do this setup but with Wildpeaks.

 

[Frenchy]

This setup looks good on all these trucks.

Is it close enough that different brands other than the Nittos might rub? I want to do this setup but with Wildpeaks.

Each tire will be different and no tire(even when its the same manufacturer) will be the same exact size. For me I have the Firestone Destination XT in 285/70-17 on factory sport wheels and the Old Man EMU lift. No wheel spacers and still have the factory crash bars. All I did to the crash bars was remove the plastic covers and push them forward(the fronts at least). Do I rub? Only at full lock on the frame but it doesnt bother me.

 

[MountainGoat]

Each tire will be different and no tire(even when its the same manufacturer) will be the same exact size. For me I have the Firestone Destination XT in 285/70-17 on factory sport wheels and the Old Man EMU lift. No wheel spacers and still have the factory crash bars. All I did to the crash bars was remove the plastic covers and push them forward(the fronts at least). Do I rub? Only at full lock on the frame but it doesnt bother me.

Sounds like I'll be fine then. OP's Nittos if anything seem bigger cause of the more aggressive tread.

 

[Ranger54]

Just finished similar set up.
- Terraflex Falcon 2.25" leveling kit.
- 5mm hub centric spacers up front: https://www.ebay.com/itm/203082068865
- 285/70R17 Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S on stock sport wheels.

Just did this tire setup (RC leveling kit) on a customers truck. We did faction fab 1” spacers and it had zero rubbing. Thing was smooth as glass.

 

[daksen21]

Just did this tire setup (RC leveling kit) on a customers truck. We did faction fab 1” spacers and it had zero rubbing. Thing was smooth as glass.

That looks great, so the 11.5" width tire on stock wheel, 2in level kit, and a 1" spacer allowed for a 33in tire to not rub? No cutting or trimming?

 

[AZRanger]

Each tire will be different and no tire(even when its the same manufacturer) will be the same exact size. For me I have the Firestone Destination XT in 285/70-17 on factory sport wheels and the Old Man EMU lift. No wheel spacers and still have the factory crash bars. All I did to the crash bars was remove the plastic covers and push them forward(the fronts at least). Do I rub? Only at full lock on the frame but it doesnt bother me.

When/if you air down, do you rub on the knuckle at all? I’m sure the 285s I bought will fit but I’m concerned about them still not rubbing with less psi.

 

[Frenchy]

When/if you air down, do you rub on the knuckle at all? I’m sure the 285s I bought will fit but I’m concerned about them still not rubbing with less psi.

When I air down I do just fine. No rubbing on the knuckle what so ever. What pressure domi go to? Between 18 to 20 psi

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