Journey of getting some new wheels.

[Leadfootx4]

Hi guys first post here. Just gonna post my journey so somebody can use it as reference in the future.

The first step I did was getting a 2 inch rough country suspension level. The truck came out real nice with it. I got the package with the n3 struts and v2 rear monotube shocks. Definitely fixed my issues with the sloppy stock suspension and leveled everything out perfectly. :

I then got some Method NV 305s with some Ridge Grappler 305/70r17s. Stance on the truck was mean as hell but I ended up having rear crash bar rub at certain anglesSo my options were spreading the crash bars, cutting a couple inches off, replacing my whole suspension again, or replacing the tires at the shop :

I ended up going with the path of least resistance and got some 285/70/r17 BFGOODRICH KO2s. I’m really happy with them so far. Time to enjoy the truck. Having tried both tires back to back the BFG are MUCH better for day to day driving. :

 

[Atlee]

Nice looking truck. Wonder why Ford dropped that color so quickly?

 

[Allted]

I absolutely love this setup! I have it in a cart ready to go. I was so worried they would have a bit too much poke....nope looks great. I have to get the 18's but that give me the option of 275/70r18 KO2's which are 0.8" taller and 0.4" more narrow.

Those should still work with no rubbing?
You got the +18's right?

Thank you sooooo much for the pictures, I have been on the fence for a while now, you pushed me over for sure! (If you found a good deal, feel free to let me know where)

 

[Leadfootx4]

I absolutely love this setup! I have it in a cart ready to go. I was so worried they would have a bit too much poke....nope looks great. I have to get the 18's but that give me the option of 275/70r18 KO2's which are 0.8" taller and 0.4" more narrow.

Those should still work with no rubbing?
You got the +18's right?

Thank you sooooo much for the pictures, I have been on the fence for a while now, you pushed me over for sure! (If you found a good deal, feel free to let me know where)

Hey man I actually got 0 offset on the 17s! You should be good with that width, height and offset.

Just to confirm they are the Method 305s 8.5” width with 0 offset. 285s have no rub whatsoever.

 

[Allted]

Wow, 0 offset. I would have thought they would be sticking way out. They look perfectly even / flush to me (what I want). Shoot, I need to rethink the +18 then.


Thanks for the follow up!

 

[Leadfootx4]

When I was looking around the 18” 305s only came in a 9 inch width so I think the .5 inch diff would make up for the 18mm offset. Just something to consider.

 

[RLTW175]

Nice looking rig. I went a very similar route using the RC 2" strut/shock leveling kit, but I opted for factory sized tires (Cooper Discoverer ATP3 275/60/20) and had planned to keep the stock 20" wheels. Then I saw the Fuel Ripper wheels in +20 offset and, yep, bought em.

I've got 3000 miles on this rig with the RC kit installed and it was a complete game changer in how the truck handles and rides. An aside, was going to do the Fox 2.0 and while talking to the shop that would handle my install, the owner mentioned that they do a lot of work on Hennessy trucks. And that Hennessy uses RC for their builds. Good enough for them, good enough for me. Have not looked back.

 

[Leadfootx4]

Nice looking rig. I went a very similar route using the RC 2" strut/shock leveling kit, but I opted for factory sized tires (Cooper Discoverer ATP3 275/60/20) and had planned to keep the stock 20" wheels. Then I saw the Fuel Ripper wheels in +20 offset and, yep, bought em.

I've got 3000 miles on this rig with the RC kit installed and it was a complete game changer in how the truck handles and rides. An aside, was going to do the Fox 2.0 and while talking to the shop that would handle my install, the owner mentioned that they do a lot of work on Hennessy trucks. And that Hennessy uses RC for their builds. Good enough for them, good enough for me. Have not looked back.

Honestly the RC set has been a dream so far especially with the 285s I got. I was just looking for something with a little bit more body control than stock. Over certain road conditions I was getting jostled way too much, felt like my spine was going to shatter on the stock suspension.

I do have to say though that I felt like the suspension was having issues managing the 305s. In the future if I decide to go with 34s or 35s I will definitely get at least a 3 inch lift with an external reservoir shock like Kings, Foxes, maybe even try out the RC vertexes all around.

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