Well I ordered my 35" tires today from a friend that works at NTB. No discount on the new Ko's at all. $199 is his price also. They are making $$ in the mounting. He did mention i need to get a wider wheel so the centers do not wear funny. I thought the stock aluminum wheels were 16x8. He said to go to 16x10. Any thoughts....American Racing Baja's sound good...

Ron


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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

 

One ?, How are you going to fit 35's without a lift? It's not possible. You didn't mention anything about a lift in your post.

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98 F150 4x4 ORP 5.4L Super Cab XLT, Loaded. 4" Trailmaster Suspension Lift, 35x12.50x16.5 BFG Mud Terrains, 16.5 x 9.75 Weld Racing Super Single II wheels, Stull Billet Grill and Bumper Insert, Billet Antenna, Ford Bug Guard, Custom Dual 40 series Flowmaster Exhaust out the back, Airaid FIPK, Super Chip, Ford Racing decal on Rear Slider, and a Ford Hitch Cover to top it off!

 

Whoops, sorry about that Z...I bought a Performance Access. 3 inch body lift.Guess i need to get it put on within the next week or so.



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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

 

I just got done doing the same thing you are. I ordered my tires and wheels for 4Wheel Parts Wholesalers. I got 16x8 Ultras. Total bill was $1530. Not sure it it was pricey or not. But worth it. They didn't say anything about prefering the 10s though. My factory rims were 16x7 on my 99

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1999 F150 Supercab, Styleside,4X4. 4.6L Oxford White.
Performance Accessories 3" body lift.
35x12.5x16 BFG Radial-AT
16x8 Ultra Style 150
K&N air filter
20% window tint
Blue Halogen headlights.
Husky floor mats.

 

Just picked up the tires an hour ago. Can we say huge !!!. We my body lift won't be on till next weekend, so the tires will collect a little dust while waiting :-) Can't wait.......(What's this about a kid in a candy store? hahahah)

Ron


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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html

 

I have a 97' F-150 4x4 ORP. I installed a Performance Accessories 3" body lift on it last week-end, If you have any questions feel free to ask. I also ordered BFG MT's 35x12.50x16.5 and American Racing Baja's 16.5x9.75 yesturday. I am also going to order the Westin step bars soon. I would lik to see a picture when your done.
dmcclung@bellsouth.net

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dam
97' F-150 4x4 ORP, 3" body lift

[This message has been edited by dam (edited 06-16-2000).]

 

Hey I just bought 35" (315/75-16) BFG AT-ko's too. Im picking up my newly lifted truck tomarrow (Sat) and im in friggin stiches!!! I CANT WAIT...oh I paid 189ea. for mine and was told NO markup aswell. I figure its well worth the extra dough to get 16's instead of 16.5's if the rumor is true. What rumor you ask?...Ive heard from lots of sources that tire manufacturers will eventually 'phase out' the 16.5" tires completely. Also,these were 'niche tires' that only fit a small group of truck/SUV's..and arent needed anymore since the rim manufacturers caught up with 16's that fit these applications now. Take care everyone!

Jason
DS

 

well guys i did put 35*12,5/16 under and it fits perfect under without lifting it so that is no problem,did buy wider fenders, send you some pictures when i get them on digital form.


f150 4,6 4*4.
35*12,5/16 4:10 gear ratio superchip and some plastic stuff.

 

dam,

i want to put the same lift on my 97 reg cab as you did. my main concern is the 4x4 shifter on the floor. does the kit come with an extension? how hard is it to put the kit on? thanks, brian

 

ok here's a pic since the lift and tires are finished.



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'97 Ford F-150 XLT SC, 4x4, Auto, 5.4, 3.55LS, 265/75/16 BFG AT, K&N Filter,
TekStyle Tonneau, Westin Chrome Nerfs, Stull Billet Grill, Kenwood X-711 and Kicker Sub
rmagers@cet.edu
http://www.cet.edu/staff/rmagers/ford.html



[This message has been edited by rmagers (edited 07-07-2000).]

 

Ok heres my 315/75-16's

 

loverobeer

I dont have a floor shifter. Unfortunately i cannot find the instructions but i seem to remember they did address floor shifters and extentions, but it cant be too hard. As for the rest of the kit I highly recommend it. I just put 35x12.50.16.5 BFG MT's under mine and it looks great.
email me if you have any more ?'s
dmcclung@bellsouth.net

I havent figured out how to put pics on here yet.