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Old 03-24-2009, 09:00 PM
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I'm new to the whole truck mods thing. I have a 2009 Screw short bed.

Do I need to lift/level to go from stock 17's to custom 18's? I really don't want to go larger...I won't be able to fit in the garage.
 
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Old 03-24-2009, 10:44 PM
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That depends on the width and backspacing of the 18's and the tire size.
 
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Old 03-24-2009, 11:11 PM
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So the lesser the backspacing, the better off I'll be?
 
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Old 03-25-2009, 12:07 PM
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No. I'd stay close to the backspacing of the OEM wheels. Why don't you just tell us the info on your truck and the wheel/tire combo you want to run?
 
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:33 PM
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I'm not 100% sure what I want to run. I have the stock 17's on there now, but would like to have a bit larger tires. I'd also like to have chrome rims...but I'm not married to that.
 
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Old 03-25-2009, 09:43 PM
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what size are your stock tires?
 
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Old 03-25-2009, 10:15 PM
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Do you have a 4x4 or 4x2? Are you wanting an offroad type tire or more of a street look.
 
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Old 03-25-2009, 10:36 PM
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Sorry...it's a 4x4, and I'm looking for more of a street look, but want to retain the practicality of the tires. I am not looking for high profile or mudders.
 
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Old 03-25-2009, 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by f150man21
what size are your stock tires?

255/70 17
 
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Old 03-26-2009, 12:09 PM
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I'd install a set of lowering shackles and some 305/45-22's then.
 
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