Let's See Those Lifted / Big Tire Gen 4s!!

[sjwhiteley]

No support yet. I do not mind the spedo off as long as you remind yourself it reads slower than you are actually going.
In the long run you will have a lower odometer reading for same miles driven as if you had stock tires.

Do you monitor your mileage? How much of a change did you see in the MPG? I went to slightly bigger tires and saw a dramatic decrease (1-2 mpg). I don’t think it’s right, though, but haven’t done an actual calculation.

 

[GixxerJasen]

295/70 R18 Toyo Rt Trail on stock Timberline rims and suspension. Didn't have to trim or move anything. Haven't noted any rubbing with normal driving. Thank you to earlier posters with their setups.

Wow, I don't think I ever paid too much attention to the stock timberline rims but those look really good. I'm happy with my selection because it matches my paint better but if I'd gone with my other options of a black or white Expedition, those would be my choice. Looks great!

 

[leirej]

Do you monitor your mileage? How much of a change did you see in the MPG? I went to slightly bigger tires and saw a dramatic decrease (1-2 mpg). I don’t think it’s right, though, but haven’t done an actual calculation.

Im seeing about a 2 mpg decrease. I'm thinking it's because of the speedo not being accurate. I was able to recalibrate it this morning through forscan so we'll see if it gets better but i doubt it will improve by much. I'll do a hand calculation on the next full tank.

 

[LazSlate]

Im seeing about a 2 mpg decrease. I'm thinking it's because of the speedo not being accurate. I was able to recalibrate it this morning through forscan so we'll see if it gets better but i doubt it will improve by much. I'll do a hand calculation on the next full tank.

Agreed. Bigger tires you travel further per rpm so while no doubt there is a decrease in mpg due to heavier wider tires I do not think the mpg loss is as great as it says.

 

[GixxerJasen]

You will definitely lose some mpg to rolling resistance. When I did my swap. the tires were slightly taller, slightly narrower and the whole package was much lighter (22" wheels to 18" wheels) as I weighed them both. On paper that should have resulted in higher mpg but I still lost mpg. Presumably due to AT tire not having as good of rolling resistance even with calculating the slight difference in circumference.

 

[AMG04]

Finally swapped the factory 22s (285/45r22) for 18s from KMC with 35mm offset. I've always had good luck with Nitto Ridge Grapplers, so that's what I wrapped them in.

New tires are 275/70r18 (33") and fit great with no rubbing.

Chrome delete is up next for the weekend project.

After the Chrome delete...

 

[GixxerJasen]

That always looks so much better. Wish they hadn't encased chrome inside the headlights.

 

[litaz1]

Finally swapped the factory 22s (285/45r22) for 18s from KMC with 35mm offset. I've always had good luck with Nitto Ridge Grapplers, so that's what I wrapped them in.

New tires are 275/70r18 (33") and fit great with no rubbing.

Chrome delete is up next for the weekend project.

That looks awesome!

 

[litaz1]

After the Chrome delete...

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Did you paint your decals black?

 

[GixxerJasen]

Did you paint your decals black?

If you are talking about the raised lettering, they come that way from the factory on the Stealth package. However, somehow stealth still meant a chrome beltline. Stupid.

 

[Expy Gator]

If we are talking about lifting and larger tires - is anyone considering a mild fender flare? Personally I think it fits the body well and doesn't make it look so slab sided. Anyone up for a group buy?

 

[jberzer]

Got my wheels on today. 17x9 +1 Fuel Ammo, with 295/70r17 Mickey Thompson ATZ’s. No lift and no rubbing. I do have bilstein 5100’s just debating if I should install them and possibly go with a bigger tire.

 

[NTY18]

That looks awesome. Love the look. Just bought some Raptor Beadlocks for my wife's 21 FX4 and wondering if I can fit 295/70r17s. Not sure if the FX4 and Wilderness have the same suspension as far as height. I've read that they do and that they don't. I want to install the largest tire possible without a lift. I know it's been discussed a bunch but looking for a definitive answer.

 

[Ediz4riz]

2018 Limited Max HD
Lift : Bilstein 5100 F150 struts bottom ring/5100 Expedition rear shocks top ring
Tires :Toyo Open Country AT3 275/65r20 (34.1 inch tall 11 wide)
Rims: Factory 20" with Rough County F150 2" spacers
Does it poke? Yes a little
Does it rub? Yes front tires in front and rear of the tire.
need to pull/adjust fender liners back.
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IMO one of the best looking I’ve seen. Perfect combo!!!

 

[BussinTimberline]

If we are talking about lifting and larger tires - is anyone considering a mild fender flare? Personally I think it fits the body well and doesn't make it look so slab sided. Anyone up for a group buy?

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Let me know info very interested in a set!

 

[KodiakExpy]

2021 2WD XLT, no lift. Put on 275/60/20 AMP ATs with no rubbing.

 

[FabLab05]

Trying to make what ford won’t!
2023 Timberline running Gen2 Raptor upper and lower control arms, tie rods, Fox. 3.0 non live valve shocks i mounts using the Camburg Raptor conversion buckets. Rear consists of the stock Timberline strut with a machined 2” spacer and longer control arms to center the wheel and tire. 37” BFG K02s on Raptor 37 package wheels. BajaForged roof rack and KC Pro6 lighting. Next is to modify a set of Raptor fender flares to fit!

 

[AKDV]

Trying to make what ford won’t!
2023 Timberline running Gen2 Raptor upper and lower control arms, tie rods, Fox. 3.0 non live valve shocks i mounts using the Camburg Raptor conversion buckets. Rear consists of the stock Timberline strut with a machined 2” spacer and longer control arms to center the wheel and tire. 37” BFG K02s on Raptor 37 package wheels. BajaForged roof rack and KC Pro6 lighting. Next is to modify a set of Raptor fender flares to fit!

Awesome setup. How does it work and is there anything you would do differently?

 

[FabLab05]

Awesome setup. How does it work and is there anything you would do differently?

Thanks! So far it’s working great! Currently only thing I’m going to change is dropping the front lift height by 3/4” and re-gear the diffs. The ride is a bit stiffer which i was looking for, stock ride was a bit squishy for my liking.

 

[ak49]

Trying to make what ford won’t!
2023 Timberline running Gen2 Raptor upper and lower control arms, tie rods, Fox. 3.0 non live valve shocks i mounts using the Camburg Raptor conversion buckets. Rear consists of the stock Timberline strut with a machined 2” spacer and longer control arms to center the wheel and tire. 37” BFG K02s on Raptor 37 package wheels. BajaForged roof rack and KC Pro6 lighting. Next is to modify a set of Raptor fender flares to fit!

Where did you find longer control arms? I wouldn't mind centering my rear wheels after my ReadyLift.