So I finished up the superlift install this weekend. (4" of lift plus 1.5-2" of "lift" from the torsion bars) I have been lookin at tires on Craigslist for weeks now.

I'm torn between goin with 35s or 33s. I've found a set of each on CL, each on rims:

-35x12.5 R15 BFG km2:
On 15x8 ultra nomads with 3.75 backspacing
Only a few months, Guy says they have 90% tread
Guy wants $1,000 obo

-305/70/R16 Duratracs:
On 16x8 jeep rubicon wheels with 4.75" backspacing
Also only a few months old, guy says the have 85% tread.
Guy wants $1,000


If I went with the duratracs, I'd have to mount them on different wheels or run spacers. And it sounds like the guy thinks the rubicon rims are like gold. I could mount them on my current rims (16x7 with 4" back spacing) I'm also afraid that they aren't gonna be enough tire for the lift.


If I went with the km2s, they'd be bolt on and go. But, I'm worried about clearance in the front. I know guys run 35s with a bodylift, but I'm not sure how tight it would be with the superlift
Also, realistically, regearing wouldn't happen for while.

The truck is no longer my daily driver, but does get driven every weekend or so and sees quite a bit of trail time


So, what do you guys think? Opinions welcome, but I'd love to hear the thought process behind your opinion.

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pic of truck?? and wat gear do u have??

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Fx4 levelII
enough^^ said
t-bar cranked 33x10.5x15 bfg all terrain ko2-15x8 pro comp 7031- blacked out headlight and corners mustang dome Westin brushguard March 2014 TOTM

Given that - I would stick to 33's.

35's are no joke on these baby trucks.

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true^^ ask tyler

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Fx4 levelII
enough^^ said
t-bar cranked 33x10.5x15 bfg all terrain ko2-15x8 pro comp 7031- blacked out headlight and corners mustang dome Westin brushguard March 2014 TOTM

4.0 and 4.10 gears

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Yea, it wouldn't be till the summer at the earliest.

That being said, with it being my second vehicle, that would be a few thousand miles

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I think 33's would be perfect, it looks as though 35's would be a tight squeeze anyway

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2001 f250 7.3 zf-6
1979 f150 400/c6
Ranger free since December 2015
quote of the day:
The round flowing fenders of this vehicle have been lovingly reconstructed by a Dutch craftsman out of, what could be considered the most precious material on earth, bondo

That seems to be the general consensus. Haha

I'm still kind of on the fence about it.
My biggest concern with the 35s is clearance in the front wheel wells. Closely followed by being under geared.

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If you are going to body lift it then 35's, if not then 33's

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Lifted and junk

Double Lifted Rangers

just get 33's for now, and save for a body lift, gears, and 35's, and get it all done at once (oh and a locker &#128513

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2001 f250 7.3 zf-6
1979 f150 400/c6
Ranger free since December 2015
quote of the day:
The round flowing fenders of this vehicle have been lovingly reconstructed by a Dutch craftsman out of, what could be considered the most precious material on earth, bondo

Well, y'all talked me out of it. Haha. Goin to look at a set of 33x12.5 duratracs on 15x8 DC2s tomorrow.

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