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  1. Apr 20, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    Hi everybody. Orlando, FL here
    I just purchased my first mid size truck. I'm a former Ford mechanic and I'm used to a full size truck and between my F150 and F250 I never had smaller than a 37" tire. I'm reading that the biggest tire I can fit is a 32" or 275/70R17. Would the 3" coil spacer and 2" add-a-leaf help or hurt? I don't want to wear out my CV joints any faster than I have to and I don't want to get an alignment every time I go over a speed bump. Suggestions please.
     
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    Spend some time reading through the threads here. There is a ton of info on what tires you can fit and what lifts are best. I believe you can fit 255/80/17 (33”) stock on a third Gen. with some trimming and a lift, you can fit 285’s (also 33 but wider).

    As far as lifts go, most will recommend avoiding spacer lifts. You will see a lot of recommendations for Bilstein 5100’s with OME lift coils.

    Do some reading and find out what option is best for you.
     
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    Thanks. Also this is a lease, so I'm not trying to break the bank to mod the dealership's truck. I just want a little more tire bc my boss's stock TRD OR sits an inch higher and of course he always parks next to me

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    Thanks brother, but I actually ended up getting Nitto Terra Grappler G2's 285/70R17 (measuring out to 32.7")
    They do rub on full lock but the stance they gave her, is well worth a little less turning radius.
     
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