New tires (275/70/18) on my BAP edition Ranger FX4 on 2" inch level lift

[RJRanger]

Question,
Would the wheels be just to the edge of the fender if you did a 1" spacer? I'm going to get this tire size and I am depating doing spacers, just to fill out the wheel wells. Thanks!

Most people try to avoid spacers for multiple reasons. They will fill the wells out just about perfect.

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[Paul Davis]

Thanks for your reply. As long as you use high-quality spacers and don’t go super wide, they’re totally fine. I’ve used them multiple times without any issues. I’ve even got a set of 1" spacers on my wife’s Bronco Badlands Sasquatch right now so we could fit 37s on the stock wheels.


It looks like I won’t need them here, but I’d still prefer a little more clearance from the control arm, and I really like the flush look. When you say they’ll fill the wells just about perfectly, you mean with the spacers, right?

 

[Paul Davis]

1" Wheel spacer is about the same as my +30 offset.
25mm = 0.98" inch.

I good set of high-quality hub centric spacers can cost several hundred dollars.
A set of Bronco SAS take off Rims would be a +30 offset netting you the same results.

I considered doing just that. There is a set of 5 brand new ones on Marketplace for $800. But the sasquatch rims are 36lbs. That's 10lbs heavier than the stock wheels. I am trying to add the least amount of weight to not kill my MPG, acceleration, and breaking distance. The tires are going to add enough weight as it is. I am going with the Nitto Ridge Grappler g3s (46lbs). Plus, I really like the BAP wheels that mine wil come with. I dont want to pay a bunch of money for wheels I am just ok with.

I don't have to do spacers with the tires, so for any reason I can take them off down the road. But I like that flush fender look and the knuckle clearance. I have a local place I get my spacers from. They are about $250 for a set of four. My tire place I use with put them on for free when installing the tires and space lift.

 

[Albanogc]

Hi mates, good day to everyone.

So after this post, I couldn’t wait and just bought the 275/70R18 tires.
I had them installed last weekend and so far, no rubbing at all.
No spacers, no leveling kit, just bigger tires on a stock Ranger.

If anyone was waiting for this info before mounting this set… it’s good to go!

Here’s a pic, I’ll send more pics when I get home.

As promised, here is the photo, now with a 2" leveling kit.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

As promised, here is the photo, now with a 2" leveling kit.

Thanks for the pictures. Yours look to have less rubber than the OP’s

Maybe just a trick of the light.

 

[RJRanger]

Thanks for your reply. As long as you use high-quality spacers and don’t go super wide, they’re totally fine. I’ve used them multiple times without any issues. I’ve even got a set of 1" spacers on my wife’s Bronco Badlands Sasquatch right now so we could fit 37s on the stock wheels.


It looks like I won’t need them here, but I’d still prefer a little more clearance from the control arm, and I really like the flush look. When you say they’ll fill the wells just about perfectly, you mean with the spacers, right?

Thanks for your reply. As long as you use high-quality spacers and don’t go super wide, they’re totally fine. I’ve used them multiple times without any issues. I’ve even got a set of 1" spacers on my wife’s Bronco Badlands Sasquatch right now so we could fit 37s on the stock wheels.


It looks like I won’t need them here, but I’d still prefer a little more clearance from the control arm, and I really like the flush look. When you say they’ll fill the wells just about perfectly, you mean with the spacers, right?

I have 265/70/18 and they perfectly flush see pics of front and rear below, stock BAP wheels and no spacers;

 

[Paul Davis]

I have 265/70/18 and they perfectly flush see pics of front and rear below, stock BAP wheels and no spacers;

Thanks for the photos. I think I will mount them first and see if I still want them after they are mounted. I am a little worried about them rubbing on the suspension, since actual widths and heights will vary with brands. But I think I will take the chance.

 

[NevadaBob]

Thanks for the pictures. Yours look to have less rubber than the OP’s

Maybe just a trick of the light.

I agree; sometimes I think black lettering makes it look like more rubber than white lettering. Maybe that's what is going on.

 

[cc1999]

Thanks for the pictures. Yours look to have less rubber than the OP’s

Maybe just a trick of the light.

I have never heard of that brand of tire before, but I agree looks more like a 275/65R18 (32” tall tire)
Looks great either way, just for some reason doesn’t look like a 33” tall tire.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

I have never heard of that brand of tire before, but I agree looks more like a 275/65R18 (32” tall tire)
Looks great either way, just for some reason doesn’t look like a 33” tall tire.

Ok. So I’m not going crazy lol

 

[Mrtull4]

Love the truck. Just got my wife the same truck but I have one observation, slightly off topic. BAP wheels have silver lug nuts. I noticed as we finished with the dealer and asked about them. Does it bug you? I’ve already ordered black nuts but was just curious. Beautiful truck, appreciate the post.

 

[Paul Davis]

Gyro, a hanks for your post. I followed suit and fricking love the look with these tires. I don’t feel like the photos do this tire size justice. They look better on the truck in person. Mine clear everything as well. If you want to keep your BAP wheels, this is the way.

 

[cc1999]

Gyro, a hanks for your post. I followed suit and fricking love the look with these tires. I don’t feel like the photos do this tire size justice. They look better on the truck in person. Mine clear everything as well. If you want to keep your BAP wheels, this is the way.

Looks great
‘What is the tire size ?

 

[Paul Davis]

Looks great
‘What is the tire size ?

Same as OPs. 275/70/r18 and it has a 2" leveling kit.

 

[HighDesertRanger]

Same as OPs. 275/70/r18 and it has a 2" leveling kit.

That seems to be THE size for a Blackout Package truck. A 1" spacer might be a good buffer for extra clearance, but that's the right size. If Ford made a Tremor package, this would be it.

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