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Old 08-12-2007 | 03:37 PM
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I am about to pick up a set of 18" moto metal 951's wrapped with 35" toyo m/t's. I have the rancho quicklift and wondering if I will get enough clearance with this to fit the 35's in there with minimal rubbing. If someone can answer this for me I would appreciate it. These will be going on an 06 f150 fx4.
 
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Old 08-12-2007 | 04:25 PM
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This is going to be very close Rancho says you should go with a 33 inch tire BUT most companies will tell you to go with a tire that will not rub even if you were off roading!!!

I think you will be find the places to watch are the bumper when you turn YOU CAN NOT hit the bumper going more than a few MPH or the tire will be toast!!!

The other place to watch is the inside wheel well! let me know how if goes!!

I have those wheels and tires in stock if you havent bought them yet!!!
 
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Old 08-12-2007 | 04:43 PM
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this is just my opinion, but sometimes bigger isnt always better as far as appearance when it comes to stuffing the biggest tires into a wheel well.

If going with 35's is going to be a tight fit, then I think 33's would look better because they wont look cramped. Plus you could get away with a little larger width on the 33's.
 
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Old 08-12-2007 | 05:15 PM
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I have almost 35" tires with only a 2" leveling kit and AALs in the back. Some very minor trimming and no rubbing what-so-ever.

 
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Old 08-12-2007 | 07:20 PM
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Well thanks for your guys response. I don't mind trimming a little bit. I personally would prefer to run a 33" but that is not the case with these rims already having 35's. 2tonef150 send me an email (Loften8@aol.com) with a quote since you have these in stock. Let me know what it would be with 33's and 35's. Does anyone have anymore pics of the Moto Metal's on a black truck with 33's or 35's?
 
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Old 08-12-2007 | 10:29 PM
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Loften8, the wheels would have to be as close to stock specs not to rub. Stock wheels are 18x7.5 with a 5.5" backspace. I had my 35's on 17x9" wheels with a 5" backspace and they rubbed, not bad but just enough to tick me off after about 4k miles. I put them on some 17x8" wheels with 5.5" backspacing and have no clearance problems. Just my 2 cent's!
 
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Old 08-12-2007 | 11:05 PM
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I agree.
 




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