295/70R18 with Level Kit

[Smashingmelons]

I'm running 295/70R18 Recon Grapplers on stock wheels and height.
You should be more than fine with a leveling kit.

So can I run 295/70R18 Nitto Recon Grapplers on my 2022 Sport Lariat with 18" Sport Wheels without a level or lift? Keeping truck stock height and rake?

Is anyone else running the stock 18" sport wheels with larger tires and no level/lift? What is the largest size you can put keeping truck height stock?

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[silva10]

So can I run 295/70R18 Nitto Recon Grapplers on my 2022 Sport Lariat with 18" Sport Wheels without a level or lift? Keeping truck stock height and rake?

Is anyone else running the stock 18" sport wheels with larger tires and no level/lift? What is the largest size you can put keeping truck height stock?

I'm almost 100% positive, on stock height if you go anything bigger/larger then 295/70R18 it won't work.

 

[Smashingmelons]

I'm almost 100% positive, on stock height if you go anything bigger/larger then 295/70R18 it won't work.

Thanks! you went with the Nitto 295/70R18 at stock also right any you have no issues with rubbing?

 

[STL04]

So can I run 295/70R18 Nitto Recon Grapplers on my 2022 Sport Lariat with 18" Sport Wheels without a level or lift? Keeping truck stock height and rake?

Is anyone else running the stock 18" sport wheels with larger tires and no level/lift? What is the largest size you can put keeping truck height stock?

I installed the LT295/70/18 Michelin Defender m/s2 today without the lift, and boy is it close, but it does work. (Just don't go hit the trails)

I'm installing the Bilstein level kit tomorrow and post the completed setup.

 

[PaulO]

295/70/18 using the Ford Performance (Bilstein) leveling kit

This looks awesome. I have the same truck but with fx4 and lariat. Still like the set up? I’m looking at the AT4’s same size. Is that what you have?

 

[TXBJJ]

I installed the LT295/70/18 Michelin Defender m/s2 today without the lift, and boy is it close, but it does work. (Just don't go hit the trails)

I'm installing the Bilstein level kit tomorrow and send the completed setup.

Thanks for posting these pics. Not exactly a cool offraoding tires but these look better than the previous version. I will probably get a set once I need new tires as I've had the Defenders before and they were excellent, even on mild trails. If you've had the previous version, do they ride about the same?

 

[STL04]

Thanks for posting these pics. Not exactly a cool offraoding tires but these look better than the previous version. I will probably get a set once I need new tires as I've had the Defenders before and they were excellent, even on mild trails. If you've had the previous version, do they ride about the same?

Anytime.

Ive had three sets of LT Defender tires and would say MS/2 and MS are about the same,but it's only been a few hundred miles.

Zero issues with Defender tires off road, but most of my stuff is light trails, gravel and farm- no deep mud.

I was close to getting a set of the Toyo AT3 tires, but most of what I do is light highway towing, so I went for the highest comfort and quietest.

 

[TXBJJ]

Anytime.

Ive had three sets of LT Defender tires and would say MS/2 and MS are about the same,but it's only been a few hundred miles.

Zero issues with Defender tires off road, but most of my stuff is light trails, gravel and farm- no deep mud.

I was close to getting a set of the Toyo AT3 tires, but most of what I do is light highway towing, so I went for the highest comfort and quietest.

Yeah same here as for as my use. Would be interested to know your mpg change since you are going up in weight and size with these but dropping down in rolling resistance.

 

[STL04]

Yeah same here as for as my use. Would be interested to know your mpg change since you are going up in weight and size with these but dropping down in rolling resistance.

I'll know today (going on a 500 mile round trip)

I did notice the MPG readout was 4-5MPG lower, but I adjusted the tire size in Forscan last night and curious the what the actual difference is now the computer knows the updated tire size.

TBD

 

[STL04]

Yeah same here as for my use. I would be interested to know your mpg change since you are going up in weight and size with these but dropping down in rolling resistance.

Average of 75-80 MPH with crazy side winds the whole time of 20-35 MPH: 18 MPG.

I was hoping for more, but this is respectable when considering the driving conditions.

I'll update you after a month or so.

 

[RyanR18]

If you stick to 295/70R18 with stock wheels (Offset) no trimming or rubbing. Even with a +20 or +1 positive offset you'll be ok. It does work nicer with a 2" or 2.5" level. If you go negative offset like a -12 or above, most definitely you'll need to trim front and rear crash bars and one of the fender wells and bumper.

I’m running stock wheels 2022 xlt PB. Will 295 70 18 fit without trimming ???

 

[RyanR18]

fit stock 2022pb ???

 

[STL04]

I’m running stock wheels 2022 xlt PB. Will 295 70 18 fit without trimming ???

They will, but don't hit any bumps...

I'd stick with 33s if keeping stock.

 

[Cooter]

My dealer was nice enough toto add Fuel rims with 275-60 R20's.

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