OEM Raptor Wheels and Tires

[AKentPhoto]

This is the first time I have heard that you need extended studs for .25in. One race shop I go to said they use them on racecars all the time. If you plan on driving it like a raptor I wouldn't recommend it but everything I have heard suggests its not that big of a deal if done properly. I'd double check the lugs with a torque wrench a day and a week after install just to be safe.... The shafts are only too long in the back. You might consider only doing the back as the front being pushed out further will make the clearance up front even more cramped. Expect to do some prodding up front to make them fit 100%. Side to side has been ok for me, only the front rubs a bit. I'm also curious if the liners are the same thickness etc. I'm hoping you guys have a bit more space in there.

We used a grinder to the threads and it still won't clear my 2nd gen wheels. Could go further but I wouldn't do it without a nut held in place where you want to stop to protect the threads. I never got around to mounting my 1st gen wheels so no idea if the clearance for the cap is different. Pretty sure they are the same backspace but Im having trouble finding the backspace #s on the gen2 Beadlocks. The Gen2 non Beadlocks have the same 34mm BS.

 

[Robert McMillan]

This is the first time I have heard that you need extended studs for .25in. One race shop I go to said they use them on racecars all the time. If you plan on driving it like a raptor I wouldn't recommend it but everything I have heard suggests its not that big of a deal if done properly. I'd double check the lugs with a torque wrench a day and a week after install just to be safe.... The shafts are only too long in the back. You might consider only doing the back as the front being pushed out further will make the clearance up front even more cramped. Expect to do some prodding up front to make them fit 100%. Side to side has been ok for me, only the front rubs a bit. I'm also curious if the liners are the same thickness etc. I'm hoping you guys have a bit more space in there.

We used a grinder to the threads and it still won't clear my 2nd gen wheels. Could go further but I wouldn't do it without a nut held in place where you want to stop to protect the threads. I never got around to mounting my 1st gen wheels so no idea if the clearance for the cap is different. Pretty sure they are the same backspace but Im having trouble finding the backspace #s on the gen2 Beadlocks. The Gen2 non Beadlocks have the same 34mm BS.

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I was looking at 1/4” studs also but once I installed them and saw the 5 threads available to screw the nuts into I said F that and went to 1-1/4” and never looked back. Last thing you want is your wife to be driving with your heavy ass raptor tires now and the nuts snap off and your wheels go flying.

 

[sanman28]

Do you guys think the 1/4 inch wheel spacers are necessary? I read it had to do with the hub cap cover that says FORD not fitting. If so , in the back only or also in the front?

I use .25 spacers and i still had to sand out a small amount of the rear caps to clear the studs. From what i remember from install, we still got several full rotations on the nuts.....so there shouldnt be any issues with .25 spacers.

 

[sanman28]

This is the first time I have heard that you need extended studs for .25in. One race shop I go to said they use them on racecars all the time. If you plan on driving it like a raptor I wouldn't recommend it but everything I have heard suggests its not that big of a deal if done properly. I'd double check the lugs with a torque wrench a day and a week after install just to be safe.... The shafts are only too long in the back. You might consider only doing the back as the front being pushed out further will make the clearance up front even more cramped. Expect to do some prodding up front to make them fit 100%. Side to side has been ok for me, only the front rubs a bit. I'm also curious if the liners are the same thickness etc. I'm hoping you guys have a bit more space in there.

We used a grinder to the threads and it still won't clear my 2nd gen wheels. Could go further but I wouldn't do it without a nut held in place where you want to stop to protect the threads. I never got around to mounting my 1st gen wheels so no idea if the clearance for the cap is different. Pretty sure they are the same backspace but Im having trouble finding the backspace #s on the gen2 Beadlocks. The Gen2 non Beadlocks have the same 34mm BS.

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I think all raptor wheels are 34 BS from what ive read. I wouldnt make any sense to make them different. id stop grinding and just dremel out the cap a little.

 

[Tys expedition]

just cut the half shaft. its so easy. take 3/8 off or the second or third thread twist in and your set. 5 minutes with the sawzall and some wd40.

 

[Alberto Guardiola]

Final result, looks good, needs new wheel alignment, so far so good, will post more updates

 

[Alberto Guardiola]

Before and after!

 

[MATT0404]

Before and after!

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Looking good!

 

[AKentPhoto]

For those with wives who don't have the best spacial perception. This is why you get 17s or in my case wheel savers....

Edit,
Yes I know I haven't fixed the caps yet... Keep adding to the list before it goes in.

 

[AKentPhoto]

Looks great @Alberto Guardiola !

I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I dig it. How's the ride?

 

[Alberto Guardiola]

Not bad! It tracks a little, but feels very composed over potholes and road imperfections...

 

[Alberto Guardiola]

I had to get it aligned and the wheels had to be balanced, they programmed the tire pressure sensor monitors so that they work correctly and no problems so far...

 

[Lou Hamilton]

I'm undecided on the lift...
My wife is super short and honestly I like the tucked big tire look. It exaggerates them a bit and doesn't effect driving character... Maybe one day when I actually have a chance to get it off road and I realize how low it is... Plus it will be spending a fair amount of time towing so that will have to be taken into account.

Where's the beef??
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Rubbing is minimal and I think a couple more zip ties is all I need up front. I'm also thinking of only putting spacers in the back because of that, is that a bad idea? The back seem more pulled in than the front. Slightly... I guess ill order 4 and see how it looks before making the decision.

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Can you explain the zip ties and maybe some pics of what you mean?

I’m getting my lift and new tires on Monday and I want to be ready to fix any possible rubbing. It’s been too rainy here to poke around under the wheel wells to see what is going on there now.

Thanks!


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[Fozzy]

Can you explain the zip ties and maybe some pics of what you mean?

I’m getting my lift and new tires on Monday and I want to be ready to fix any possible rubbing. It’s been too rainy here to poke around under the wheel wells to see what is going on there now.

Thanks!


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+12’s, you’ll need a sawzall [emoji1787]


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[Lou Hamilton]

+12’s, you’ll need a sawzall [emoji1787]


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We’ll find out on Monday.


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[Fozzy]

We’ll find out on Monday.


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I am excited for you. It will look so much better.


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[Lou Hamilton]

I am excited for you. It will look so much better.


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I’ve been slightly vague with my wife since she doesn’t really like the lifted truck look.

However, I feel the ReadyLift plus bigger tires will not make it “look” like a lifted truck, I.e., obnoxious show trucks which I am not a fan of either.

I like them to look utilitarian, not street princesses.

2021 will probably bring a roof rack and lights. I will budget around $4000 of everything (which I am sure is way overkill, but I’d rather budget high and not be nickel and dime to death later. I will be looking for a rack that uses a grid pattern (think is a diamond pattern like a chain link fence) versus rails. That way I can position my tie-downs anywhere I want them. I also read there may be less noise on those styles since wind can flow more freely.

Need to get step one done first... lift, wheels, and tires on.


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[Lou Hamilton]

I am excited for you. It will look so much better.


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I should have pics tomorrow. I got it back too late today to get daylight pics.

After some quick testing (by sound only), I have zero rubbing anywhere and they said they did not trimming or mods to the inner wheel well linings.

It really looks different. Awesomely different. I’ll start its own thread with before and after photos.


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[Samer]

Any new pics?

 

[okidoki]

well.. actually....

We bought this used Platinum expedition/ hd tow/ 4x4 with 315/70/17 wheels on it.

Only one front wheel is rubbing so I have take care of that. It is missing the running boards and the previous owner made some mods of which I have clue what they exactly are as the dealer wasn't helpful at all. I know I have a raptor engine cover and a J&R air filter. But no idea what else they did (beside the obvious lift). Just bought some power running boards from a salvage yard and am now looking for skid plates as we would like to take it offroad. Especially the fuel tank looks very fragile without cover.