265/70-R18 need a lift/level kit?

[Phlfwd22]

Does changing stock tires to 265/70-R18 require a leveling or lift kit or can they go on without and not rub? THanks!

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[Hickesy]

Does changing stock tires to 265/70-R18 require a leveling or lift kit or can they go on without and not rub? THanks!

I could be wrong, but I think 265/65/18 is the largest you can go without lift/level etc. There are a helluva lot of threads on this subject....

 

[DukeCanBuildit]

Even with stock rims, that’s likely going to cause issues - keeping them below 32” is your best bet.

 

[LB357]

Your mileage may vary but I'm running 265/70r18 KO2s on the factory wheels without any rubbing, I haven't been able to test offroad any or air down but there's room at full lock between the front crash bars and if I do rub I'll start by trying to adjust those. It also fits in the factory spare location. Check out the "Biggest tires, no lift?" thread under the Tires/Wheels part of the forum and you'll see a wide range of sizes folks have tried.

 

[NurseNeil]

Your mileage may vary but I'm running 265/70r18 KO2s on the factory wheels without any rubbing, I haven't been able to test offroad any or air down but there's room at full lock between the front crash bars and if I do rub I'll start by trying to adjust those. It also fits in the factory spare location. Check out the "Biggest tires, no lift?" thread under the Tires/Wheels part of the forum and you'll see a wide range of sizes folks have tried.

Are those 17 or 18 rims?

 

[LB357]

Are those 17 or 18 rims?

18", just the factory wheels that came on my truck. Found a set on Craigslist to get a couple matching spares mounted as the factory spare was a 17" steelie.

 

[passaloutre]

There seems to be mixed reviews on this size. Some people say they fit, others say you can only go up to 265/65R18. I would love to know.

Maybe it depends on tire brand...

 

[sandog]

I have 265/65/18's and no rubbing or clearance issues with my 2WD Ranger.
Tires are Mastercraft highway thread though, 31" tall.

 

[dondonbabyraptor]

265/65/18 for me. I know 265/70/18 will fit, but I take mine off-road and do not want any issues. It is already way too close. Also, there’s a really neat post I just saw today from Phil in 2019. I forget where I saw it so forgive me for repeating what I remember.

He says something along the lines of “in a no knowledge idiot brain like me trying to remember” forgive me for the funny terms. “Ford puts it on some machine thing hoist and bounces it up and down and fully stresses the suspension. Making sure it does not touch anything, the spindle the brake line thingy and other jazz. Ford does rigorous testing and I would not add all that jazz(speaking about spacers, bigger tires, etc” okay… I totally botched it but you get the point of what he was saying if you imagine Phil telling an amazing Ford engineering story.

here’s pictures of how close you are cutting it on 265/65/18, no lift no level no cutting of crash bars, imagine if you were off roading.

 

[Trash Panda]

Running 265/70r18 just fine on my 2wd Lariat. I do not think the truck has a leveling kit or lift, I bought it this way.

No noticeable rubbing or marks on the frame/crash bars.

Your Speedo is off 4-5mph at higher speeds if you do not use a programmer to compensate/fix the Speedo.

 

[DanaBovender]

285/65 r18's
18"+30 wheels, 2.5" Spacer lift, Eibach Pro truck shock on the rear, BDS crash bars in the front only, no spacers, no rub even at full compression/articulation.

same wheel/rim fits in stock spare location

 

[Pirate]

I run 265/70/18 Wildpeaks. Drove around on stock suspension and factory crashbars with little issue. I can't ever recall rubbing. Now it's even better with the Fox kit installed.

 

[Doak Steezy]

I run 265/70/18 Wildpeaks. Drove around on stock suspension and factory crashbars with little issue. I can't ever recall rubbing. Now it's even better with the Fox kit installed.

265/70/18 Wildpeaks fit on stock suspension? Not saying I don't believe you, just trying to figure out tires for myself before a level kit... these stock tires are pretty garbage. I don't do much off roading, just a light trail if anything, so not too worried about getting full articulation or anything. Do you have pics by chance?

 

[Eoj]

I run 265/70r18 cooper at3 and can get a rub going in and out of the driveway if I have an adult in the passenger seat that’s with the ffp level

 

[Doak Steezy]

I run 265/70r18 cooper at3 and can get a rub going in and out of the driveway if I have an adult in the passenger seat that’s with the ffp level

Is that with fully turning the wheel one way or another? I can live with minimal rubbing on bumps while the wheel is locked one way or the other while I wait for a level kit

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