Me either. I ordered mine 8/27 and got a build date 3 weeks later of 9/22. My dealer says I should have it at my house 2-3 weeks after that. I don't understand why some people have to wait so long. I ordered an FX4 SCrew.

 

Jasonkola, please post some pics when you get the BFG's and lift on your truck. I can't wait to see how it looks.

 

I'm looking at the front end now of an FX4 and there's kind of a control type arm that runs along the back of the tire. I can see where you could get into trouble going too wide. I don't think I'm going to have a problem but it'll be close. I'm hoping the new tires will be in by the end of the week.

 

how far is that control arm from the tire? just curious.

 

I just replaced the General 17" tires on my FX4 with BFG 265/70R17's. Much better looking tire (the originals are really only a passenger car tire). No problems at all with the change, and I doubt that there would be any with the 285/70's.

 

did you trade in your generals and how much did you get for them if you did? I am hopeing to get arround 80 per tire fo mine. I am also wandering if the dealer would buy them off me after all they are stock tires they could keep in stock at the dealership. and still new.

 

I only got $50 per tire, went to my regular tire supply place.

 

thats not much. I bet I could get $60 per tire or more selling them in the classified ads or on ebay. if my tire guy only offers me 50 per tire I think I will keep them and try to sell them myself.

 

The above pictured truck posted earlier by Truck of Doom has shown me (as I had suspected) just how well the new F-150 is going to match up with oversized wheel and tires. What was interesting to me, was how little the suspension had to be altered, in order to fit those 34 x 13 x 18 Nitto tires. If the information is correct, than just a 3" lift in front (spacers was suggested as the method of lifting) and leave the rear end alone. Pretty cool effect, with not much effort or all that much in added costs, beyond the aftermarket wheels and tires. I also noticed how much less important the wheel lip moldings are, when the wheel wells are stuffed. Might even have to remove them on FX4s and Lariats, should someone have a clearance problem going too oversized.

As we have discussed earlier in this thread, taller tires will effect the throttle response and towing capabilities. Anyone running bigger and heavier than stock wheels and tires will notice the effect raising the center of gravity has on handling, as well the extra braking load required on this increased unsprung weight. But no denying it, the new F-150 looks awesome with more rubber underneath it -- which makes the tradeoffs worthwhile in my book.

All that said, I'll bet you could get by with out doing a gear change. The stock Lariat LT 275/65 18 tire is speced at 32.1" (x 10.83") vs. the stated 34" for the Nitto pictured above. I dunno which particular Nitto tire is on the pictured truck, but my choice would be their Terra Grappler AT, which they offer in 325/65 18 (34.88" x 12.99"), 325/60 18 (32.99" x 12.83"), or maybe even their 325/60 20 (35.4" x 12.8"). Interesting to note on the Terra Grappler, the load rating is a D (stock is c). See more info here: http://www.nittotire.com/tire_ntterragrappler_sizes.asp

Another tire consideration for me, would be a Toyo Open Country A/T in 325/60 20 (35.4" x 12.8) or the non-metric sized 38x15.50 /18 M/T. See them here: http://www.toyo.com/tires/index_frame.html. The B.F. Goodrich A/T or M/Ts are still quality tires worth considering IMO. The also make an intersting more streetable (but pricier) g-Force TA KDW, that was shown on a Hummer H2 in an LT325/55 22 size (36.1" x 12.8"). A set of Weld wheel Phat Monsters with 5 tires in a package were priced at $8350. See: http://www.teakatoys.com/html/22_inc...er_wheels.html

After looking at what is currently available on the tire market, the tires on the F-350 Tonka show truck -- that I thought we so outrageous just last year -- which are custom carved Goodyear 315/60 22s (36.9" x 12.4), aren't quite as mind blowing now. Son of Tonka is looking more do-able.

 

BTT for TXcountryboy.

 

I thought the 275/65/18's (optional) were Goodyears?...just saw a Lariat SCrew 4x4 with BF Goodrich 275/65/18's...I think I like the Goodyears better.

 

I still think that the "tonka" concept is the best concept out there... mainly because it actually does look like a full sized tonka vehicle haha... i think if they released something like that it would actually do pretty well because it would actually be "different"...i think girls might even like it because it'll be like a giant "tonka toy" to them and they might view it as being cute haha

 

Those wheel wells look huge and empty especially on the dark colored truck body (black & blue)

Does anyone think a larger rim size will look better. I think it might be the better solution than larger tires on those rims

 

Now, I'll bet I ain't the only guy who said, "hmmm... wonder what a dualie F-150 would look like...". And if you wondered about the notched tailgate being for fifth wheel towing, take a gander at the inside of the bed.




I definitely agree with this sentiment. My thought is to 'super-size' the proportions of the Lariat 18" wheels, trying to find something with a 65 aspect ratio, or possibly the 60% proportions of the Tonka rubber. A 20" rims with 35" or 36" tall tires, or 22" rims and 37" or 38" tires would be my vote.

 

Yeah baby... can't get enough of that Mighty Tonka concept truck... it absolutely R-O-C-K-S!!!