Out with the old, in with the new...F-150.

[Deleted member 9101]

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That's one of the mods that I have to wait until I need a new front bumper before I can pull the trigger... Lol.

 

[CountryboyNC]

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Try that option, same thing without lights

 

[CountryboyNC]

Front bumper for trade for a magnetic OEM if anyone is interested

 

[Boatbuilder79]

The console shifter can be handy if you regularly use the + - buttons to manually shift (which hardly one ever does these days).

that’s why I got a raptor wheel. Really liking the paddle shifters.

 

[CountryboyNC]

Well ditched the raptor front bumper for an OEM. Has tinted led fog lamps and I also picked up a set of OEM Special Edition headlights. Finally got the front the way I like it.
Also, detailed the truck, Claybar and hybrid ceramic coat.

 

[CountryboyNC]

Did some roaming in the Pisgah NF today with the family. Left Blowing Rock NC and traveled Globe Rd and Roseboro Rd to Linville Falls. Checked the open Service Roads and followed Thunderhole Service Rd which was pretty fun. I didn’t get to check out some of the others as we had plans and the little one can only spend so much time in the truck before her attention span is shot.

 

[CountryboyNC]

Been awhile but updating the shoes

 

[givemethewillys]

Been awhile but updating the shoes

Are those rims the sport ones or the raptor ones? I'm holding out for a set of raptor ones for my truck, but I haven't leveled or lifted it yet.

You'll have to report how you like the Coopers! I had some bald ones on my older f250 that were still pretty decent, and the st maxxes that I swapped to I loved. Just not sure ownership by goodyear will help the brand rather than hurt it.

 

[Grassland]

Your old tires were 285/70R17 correct?
Interesting how close in diameter the two are. I'm curious to if you took the weight off the mounted rim and tire how much closer they would be?
And how worn the old tire is

 

[CountryboyNC]

They are. Old is 285/70/17 new is 275/70/18. The old tires have about 41,000 miles or so on them. On paper they are within a half inch of each other, with the tape right now they are about an inch difference. I’m willing to bet once the weight is on the new ones. They are about what paper says, I’ll take a pic when they are both off. Right now I’m in the debate of using the 2 inch level or not, debating how I’ll do pulling my 22 foot center console with the squat, if I can get my hands on a roadmaster active suspension again, I definitely will install the level. This will be my 3ed set of coopers, 315/70/17 Maxx on my last f150, the ATPs I have now and now the xlts. My brother had the XLTs on his xterra and he loved them.

 

[CountryboyNC]

Are those rims the sport ones or the raptor ones? I'm holding out for a set of raptor ones
for my truck, but I haven't leveled or lifted it yet.

You'll have to report how you like the Coopers! I had some bald ones on my older f250 that were still pretty decent, and the st maxxes that I swapped to I loved. Just not sure ownership by goodyear will help the brand rather than hurt it.

they are the 18 inch sport wheels. I wanted to step up from 17s to 18s strictly for towing the boat, but still not going to rubber band 20s.

 

[Grassland]

Thanks for measuring!
My next tires are going to have to be a common size. I really want 255/80R17s but it's not super common, so kind of left with 285/70R17 or 275/70R18.

How did that Barricade raptor grille hold up while you had it?

Would you consider a different leaf pack rather than air bags for towing?

 

[calicamper]

I like that wheel. What specs you running?
I aint gunna lie I like trucks with big fat —— wheels ha ha. Running my stock 22’s with what’s probably ideal rubber for my typical use. But anything past graded dirt going to a 20 or 18. (If it fit) would be needed.

they are the 18 inch sport wheels. I wanted to step up from 17s to 18s strictly for towing the boat, but still not going to rubber band 20s.

yeah was curious my self. Running stock 22’s with BFG Trail Trail terrains great improvement but definitely not a wheel for anything beyond graded dirt road. Thinking 18-or 20 but I like those 18’s you found. 2019 Expedition Platinum ?

 

[CountryboyNC]

These are the f150 sport wheels, I have timbrens for towing now, but hve always used roadmaster active suspension, and that’s what I’ll use again. Right now the trucks stock height but it’s getting a 2 inch level.

the bumper was great when I had it. I didn’t have any issues.

 

[jbaucom]

I like that wheel. What specs you running?
I aint gunna lie I like trucks with big fat —— wheels ha ha. Running my stock 22’s with what’s probably ideal rubber for my typical use. But anything past graded dirt going to a 20 or 18. (If it fit) would be needed.

yeah was curious my self. Running stock 22’s with BFG Trail Trail terrains great improvement but definitely not a wheel for anything beyond graded dirt road. Thinking 18-or 20 but I like those 18’s you found. 2019 Expedition Platinum ?

Expedition 18s are great too. The don't look as good as the F150 Sport 18s (IMO) but they're 18x8.5, which opens up more tire size options. The F150 18s are 18x7.5 and 285/65R18 tires spec a minimum rim width of 8 inches.