stock 20" rims with no level kit

[rjd52078]

Was wondering whats the biggest tire i can go with? I have a 2009 f350 lariat CCSB with the stock 20" rims... Im getting a 2.5" leveling kit but i need tires bad and leveling kit wont be here in time so was hoping to get 35's in there and what are your opinions on tires i do a lot of driving so dont want a mud terrain maybe a all terrain tire

[matty21]

i had 35x12.50' s with no issues

[arcticatman]

yup 35s i wouldnt cut the wheel lock to lock though.

[rjd52078]

ok but all the tires guys say the my stock rim is 20 with 8.5 wide rim and they dont recommend it??? any thoughts

[Cumminspower11]

The 35's may rub your wheel well plastic a little before you pu tthe leveling kit on. But all you have to do is cut your wheels wells with a box cutter where the tires have been rubbing. They should be alright tho.

[as6.4stroke]

i had 35's on my truck with no leveling kit and it only rubbed on the left side and all i did to fix it was take a drill and drill two holes in the flat at the bottom and pulled it back with a zip tie and it hasnt rubbed since

[Cumminspower11]

You can also use a propane torch to heat up the plastic just enough so its flimsy enough to bend back. Then throw a cup of water on it and the plastic will stay bent back out of the way...

[hammett88]

if i made my 07 dodge clear 37x13.50 on a 18x10 rim clear on a stock suspension..this should be a cinch.... i like the idea of heating and cooling the plastic

[Cumminspower11]

Originally Posted by hammett88

if i made my 07 dodge clear 37x13.50 on a 18x10 rim clear on a stock suspension..this should be a cinch.... i like the idea of heating and cooling the plastic

Never done it to my truck before, but done it to plenty of buddies trucks! Those small propane torches work the best. they put out a flame the size of a sharpy marker. Makes it easier to melt a little at a time...

[Funkster]

As far as the tire vs. rim width goes, an 8" wide rim is the minimum for a 12.5 tire. And if my memory serves me right, our factory rims are 8" wide. I'm currently running 35/12.50 on my factory 20's and no leveling kit other than F550 front springs with no problems. The springs didn't quite add an inch, and there are plenty of others doing this as well. It's a nice looking setup.

-Funkster-