Fitting 35s with no rubbing on compression

[surf fishing offroader]

So I thought I'd share my setup and what I did to fit 35s on the 250. There is zero rubbing at all, full compression; and all that was required was trimming on the front

I'm running 35x12.5x17, with Methods on a +25 offset, with westcott preload collars. So just know that anything smaller than this tire size or offset will likely have no rubbing issues from the get go.

For me, I went with the 12.5 wide tires for more float on the sand, but 11.5 is probably what I'd go with if I didn't have to deal with sand. Below is one of the deeper areas, the sand in cooler weather is a bit more packed, in the summer, it's about twice that depth

To fit these tires I had to trim the front slightly, and move the liner forward. Below is what I trimmed off. Very minor. If you go with +35 offset, likely don't have to trim that

Below is the bolt to adjust for the liner. Simply un-screw, then push liner forward, and re-screw it in in that pushed forward position

And now those wondering about rubbing on compression, this is it stuffed in there, up against the bump stop.

 

[b407driver]

Did you have the other tire in the air for the 'fully compressed' shot? Your tire is ~0.5" larger diameter than mine, and my 285/70r18s stuff up inside the top of the wheel well when fully compressed (and would first hit the fender flare with a lesser-offset wheel). My impression is that the front is much more likely to contact first when turned significantly and fully stuffed (still assuming a proper-offset wheel, of course). Not saying your tires rub, just that your image doesn't show whether they would or not (especially since it's the rear).

[EDIT: You didn't mention a lift, is your truck lifted in any way?]

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Did you have the other tire in the air for the 'fully compressed' shot? Your tire is ~0.5" larger diameter than mine, and my 285/70r18s stuff up inside the top of the wheel well when fully compressed (and would first hit the fender flare with a lesser-offset wheel). My impression is that the front is much more likely to contact first when turned significantly and fully stuffed (still assuming a proper-offset wheel, of course). Not saying your tires rub, just that your image doesn't show whether they would or not (especially since it's the rear).

[EDIT: You didn't mention a lift, is your truck lifted in any way?]

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I'll try and grab a photo of the bump stop next time. I don't know why they don't stuff up there like smaller diameters, but it's fully up against the bump stop, so it's not going any further...

Got the westcott preload collar installed

 

[b407driver]

Ah. So if your truck is lifted, the whole 'fitting 35" tires" needs to be qualified with the fact that the truck is lifted. Completely different scenario than stock suspension.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Ah. So if your truck is lifted, the whole 'fitting 35" tires" needs to be qualified with the fact that the truck is lifted. Completely different scenario than stock suspension.

Thought that requirement was obvious... but yeah, I'll clarify that, not supposed to be stock suspension

 

[LCOceans]

Thought that requirement was obvious... but yeah, I'll clarify that, not supposed to be stock suspension

You said you got the Westcott preload collars in your initial post.
Thanks for posting those details about where to trim. Cool to know.
Your truck looks awesome!

 

[jt813]

So I thought I'd share my setup and what I did to fit 35s on the 250. There is zero rubbing at all, full compression; and all that was required was trimming on the front

I'm running 35x12.5x17, with Methods on a +25 offset, with westcott preload collars. So just know that anything smaller than this tire size or offset will likely have no rubbing issues from the get go.

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For me, I went with the 12.5 wide tires for more float on the sand, but 11.5 is probably what I'd go with if I didn't have to deal with sand. Below is one of the deeper areas, the sand in cooler weather is a bit more packed, in the summer, it's about twice that depth

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To fit these tires I had to trim the front slightly, and move the liner forward. Below is what I trimmed off. Very minor. If you go with +35 offset, likely don't have to trim that

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Below is the bolt to adjust for the liner. Simply un-screw, then push liner forward, and re-screw it in in that pushed forward position

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And now those wondering about rubbing on compression, this is it stuffed in there, up against the bump stop. Got about half inch of clearance remaining

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What rear tire carrier is this?

 

[surf fishing offroader]

What rear tire carrier is this?

It's the Dirtcom tire carrier

 

[Enzofxxjia]

Below is the bolt to adjust for the liner. Simply un-screw, then push liner forward, and re-screw it in in that pushed forward position

Hi. That was a very nice explanation of how to set up 35 properly.
For the liner adjustment, I think the photo is missing or not displayed. Could you reshare the picture?
Thanks

 

[b407driver]

You said you got the Westcott preload collars in your initial post.

Original post has been edited, I believe I read it twice before posting. Plus, it is not news that 35s fit with a lift; the post made it sound like it was some kind of unique thing to be able to fit 35s... lift or not.

 

[LCOceans]

Original post has been edited, I believe I read it twice before posting. Plus, it is not news that 35s fit with a lift; the post made it sound like it was some kind of unique thing to be able to fit 35s... lift or not.

Ok I did not know it had been edited. just trying to help out. Yes, I hope to fit larger on mine one day but with a lift - just trying to decide if I wait for more options to come to the market or get it done soon on something out now. Want to keep quality ride and enhance off-road capability.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Original post has been edited, I believe I read it twice before posting. Plus, it is not news that 35s fit with a lift; the post made it sound like it was some kind of unique thing to be able to fit 35s... lift or not.

Yes, it was edited afterwards to further clarify it's lifted. I mentioned it was lifted, but expanded to add the westcott info

Keep up with the news, brother! You can add 35s with no lift, dissent offroad already showed that back this summer, with 11.5in wide tires and at least a +40 offset.

My main point of this was to show that you don't get rubbing, lots of people seem to think 35s automatically means you'll get bad rubbing, which is false

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Hi. That was a very nice explanation of how to set up 35 properly.
For the liner adjustment, I think the photo is missing or not displayed. Could you reshare the picture?
Thanks

I'll get another photo back up, I realized I was showing the wrong bolt...

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Ok I did not know it had been edited. just trying to help out. Yes, I hope to fit larger on mine one day but with a lift - just trying to decide if I wait for more options to come to the market or get it done soon on something out now. Want to keep quality ride and enhance off-road capability.

Before you decide on getting a full suspension kit, just keep in mind that those nicer shocks require annoying maintenance and upkeep

For example, kings need to be rebuilt at least after 50k miles. A real PITA if you don't have another vehicle to drive during that time. If you don't do the wrenching yourself, you're going to have to pay someone about 1k to get those shocks out also

 

[trek805]

LOOKS BAD ASS

 

[b407driver]

Yes, it was edited afterwards to further clarify it's lifted. I mentioned it was lifted, but expanded to add the westcott info

Keep up with the news, brother! You can add 35s with no lift, dissent offroad already showed that back this summer, with 11.5in wide tires and at least a +40 offset.

My main point of this was to show that you don't get rubbing, lots of people seem to think 35s automatically means you'll get bad rubbing, which is false

I'm up on the news, chief, which is why your original post announcing how you fit 35s with no rubbing (especially considering you're lifted) made little sense. It's common knowledge amongst 95% of us around here.

[EDIT: And, the real 'news' of your post–for those not keeping up–is that you need to choose the right wheel offset to prevent rubbing, on 35s and even smaller tires. That piece of 'news' seems not to have set in for some buying wheels.]

 

[trek805]

Im gonna roll the dice on 285's with plus 18 offset wheels and westcot lift i just installed... we will see

 

[surf fishing offroader]

I'm up on the news, chief, which is why your original post announcing how you fit 35s with no rubbing (especially considering you're lifted) made little sense. It's common knowledge amongst 95% of us around here.

[EDIT: And, the real 'news' of your post–for those not keeping up–is that you need to choose the right wheel offset to prevent rubbing, on 35s and even smaller tires. That piece of 'news' seems not to have set in for some buying wheels.]

Think you need to reread the reply post, I'm saying you don't need a lift to fit 35s. Again, dissent offroad shows you don't need a lift to fit 35s

Lift, no lift, you can fit 35s, period. And no rubbing

Enjoy your 32s buddy, obviously this post isn't for you. Chill out and go enjoy your ride

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Im gonna roll the dice on 285's with plus 18 offset wheels and westcot lift i just installed... we will see

I'm betting that you'll be fine. I'm running +25 offset with 12.5in wide tires.

With +18 your rims will stick out about .27 in more than my setup. But, with 285s (11.2in width), you'll pull back in by a full 0.75in (1.5 / 2).

So you'll be about 0.5 in further in than mine, that'll look flush with minimal poke

 

[LCOceans]

Before you decide on getting a full suspension kit, just keep in mind that those nicer shocks require annoying maintenance and upkeep

For example, kings need to be rebuilt at least after 50k miles. A real PITA if you don't have another vehicle to drive during that time. If you don't do the wrenching yourself, you're going to have to pay someone about 1k to get those shocks out also

You make a great point here about rebuilding the shocks. Something I was not aware of until recently. And I also read depending on which shock you end up with, the time to rebuild can take weeks.