I have a 2006 f150 crew cab 4x4 with a 2.5 inch leveling kit. I curently have 265/7017R and i want to keep my stock rim. But whats the biggest tire i can fit on there with minor rubbing?

 

46x15.50s with stock wheels.

 

Is that right? He's just messing with you. 35x12.5 with minor rubbing. Anything smaller should fit without issue. What gears do you have? I have 3.55s so I won't go bigger than 295/70/17 without regearing as I tow a travel trailer.

 

I agree with Jerry, a 35x12.5x17 or a 315x70x17 will fit on the stock 17's but you may have some minor rubbing on the inside when making hard turn's. I'd go with a 295x70 a 305x70 or a 285x75x17 (34") tires for a little better fit.

 

lolll

 

i was like what!!!??? 35s would look very good and fill the wheel well out.

 

i'd go with 37's

 

Ive heard of some people putting 35s on a leveled f150 and have no rubbing. But my buddy tried doin that and he had to trim up so the tire wouldnt rub. Why is every truck diffrent?

 

Most of it depends on the type tire, wheel width and backspacing. A 35" AT tire on a 8" wide wheel with 5.5 inches of BS is less likely to rub then a 35" mud tire on a 9" with 4.5 or 5 inches of BS. These would be on a 2 1/2" leveled 4x4. Believe me I've found out the hard way!

 

What do you think about a 3" leveling kit and add 1" to the back. Then put wheel spacers on? Do you think 35s would fit better?

 

Addressing the back will have no effect on the issue of rubbing. That's solely a front wheel issue. Spacers would hurt as it would cause rubbing on the back of the wheel well even more. That's why PawPaw said a 5.5" backspace is better than a 4.5 so I wouldn't do a spacer.
As far as 3" level, I've heard of front drive shaft binding as the wheel moves through it's stroke. There are guys here that say they have gone that route without issues, but I think the majority say 2.5" is max. I've talked directly to the guys at Icon and although you can adjust their coilover up to 3" - they rec 2.5" max for the reasons I've mentioned.

 

It's the ball joints and CV joints that will wear out quickly with the 3 inch kits. Stick with 2.5 inch leveling kits or smaller.

 

because every driver is different. the more you weigh the less room your tires have. I only weigh 160lbs but when I drive I only rub on the left side where I sit. its just enough to make contact

 

i ran a 305/70/17 when my old 05 was just leveled

 

I basically just wanna fill the wheel well with no rubbing. But i just love the looks of 35s on a leveled f150