Factory Wheels with Aftermarket Tire Thread

[zCyko]

I am using the Rough Country .25" spacers just to give it the slightest poke. Plus the .25" gives you clearance around the control arm. But 100% rub FREE!

Thanks. You had to cut the lugs with those spacers though huh?

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[rathbunr5]

Thanks. You had to cut the lugs with those spacers though huh?
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hell no! If I had to do that I’d never use the spacers

 

[CaptainAmericaRob]

Hey Guys, just got done swapping off the 295/70’s for the 35x12.50r18 Ridge Grappler. I am happy to report ZERO rubbing with a RC 2” level with rear block/shock kit.

truck sits Perfect! IMO... exactly how i want mine to sit. great to know the 35's fit with no issues on stock wheels.
I worked in Wheel testing, so I know how durable and well tested OEM wheels are.

 

[rathbunr5]

truck sits Perfect! IMO... exactly how i want mine to sit. great to know the 35's fit with no issues on stock wheels.
I worked in Wheel testing, so I know how durable and well tested OEM wheels are.

Agreed with everything you said. 1) yes the oem wheels are very durable which is what I need for these northeast winters. That’s why I don’t go with aftermarket wheels.
2) the RC kits with the rear block/shock kits is the best stance in my opinion as well because it lifts the back up an 1” as well so the truck still has a little rake. I don’t like perfectly leveled trucks because when you tow the back end tends to squat lower than the front

 

[CaptainAmericaRob]

More pics of blacked out stock 18inch sport wheels with 295/70/18 nitto ridge grapplers.

looks awesome, how durable has the plasti-dip been? any issues with it chipping or peeling off yet?

 

[zCyko]

Okay. Thanks for the response I think this is what I’m going to go with

 

[Tizzzo]

looks awesome, how durable has the plasti-dip been? any issues with it chipping or peeling off yet?

Very durable but I used about 1 can per wheel to make it extra thick. I’ve taken it off-roading and it hasn’t peeled anywhere so far

 

[Tizzzo]

Got the raptor take offs installed yesterday, I will take better pictures later today. 315/70/17 BF Goodrich K02 tires on 21 raptor 17inch wheels. No rub at all! Also not sure if it’s because the BFGs are C rated vs the nittos E rated or because there’s more sidewall, but these seem to ride a bit softer than the 295/70/18 ridge grapplers I had on which is an unexpected plus.

 

[rathbunr5]

Got the raptor take offs installed yesterday, I will take better pictures later today. 315/70/17 BF Goodrich K02 tires on 21 raptor 17inch wheels. No rub at all! Also not sure if it’s because the BFGs are C rated vs the nittos E rated or because there’s more sidewall, but these seem to ride a bit softer than the 295/70/18 ridge grapplers I had on which is an unexpected plus.

LOOKS SOOOO GOOD!

 

[Jack Miter]

Got the raptor take offs installed yesterday, I will take better pictures later today. 315/70/17 BF Goodrich K02 tires on 21 raptor 17inch wheels. No rub at all! Also not sure if it’s because the BFGs are C rated vs the nittos E rated or because there’s more sidewall, but these seem to ride a bit softer than the 295/70/18 ridge grapplers I had on which is an unexpected plus.

Looks great. So what wheels were you coming from... 18" or 20"? No issues with the calipers going down to 17"s? And where did you get the take-offs?

 

[Tizzzo]

Looks great. So what wheels were you coming from... 18" or 20"? No issues with the calipers going down to 17"s? And where did you get the take-offs?

Coming from stock 18s with 295/70/18 ridge grapplers. Found the take offs on offer up for $1,400 with less than 10 miles on them, basically brand new.

 

[Tizzzo]

LOOKS SOOOO GOOD!

Thanks!

 

[RCR001]

Might be wrong but i think the raptor 17's will be a problem if u have the Max tow which has bigger brakes. Great looking wheels though!

 

[cscheut]

Went with the Fox (Ford Performance) 2” level and 295/60/20 Nitto Recon Grapplers. Very happy with the setup so far.

Apologies if you already posted them, but do have pictures from the front. I am thinking of the exact same set up. Thank you in advance.

 

[Tizzzo]

Might be wrong but i think the raptor 17's will be a problem if u have the Max tow which has bigger brakes. Great looking wheels though!

Thank you! Yes this is correct, if you have the max tow package the rear brakes are bigger and 17 inch wheels won’t fit.

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