Will 35s Fit On Our 2021 F150 With a 2.5" Leveling Kit? - What's Up With That? 

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You don’t need a level, a lift or aftermarket rims to run 35s on an F-150. The rubbing problems are usually a function of added width rather than circumference coupled with modified wider rims/rims with non-standard offset/backspacing. I run a set of Kenda Klever R/T in a 35x10.5r17s on the stock rims with no lift and I have no issues.

I would love to see you guys do a video about the longevity of a front suspension with a 2.5 inch strut spacer. I think how long your truck will last with these installed is a worthwhile video subject.

Will a 3 inch leveling kit and/or a spacer help?

That's Odd. How about using the Stock Wheels? I have a 2.5" Leveled 2020 F150 running Nitto Ridge Grappler's 35x12.5x20 on Stock Wheels with no rubbing at all. I think the offset is what your problem is. Why are you determined to use a ZERO Offset for your video? There are many other options out there that WILL FIT. I think Stock Ford 20" Sport Wheels are a +44 offset. I think your video is a bit misleading for people who don't understand what offset is. (Your You-Tube question is, Will 35's fit on a 2021 F150 with 2.5" level Kit?) The real answer is YES but, you have to use the right offset.

33’s look fine. Good job 👏

Sweet video, love the comparison of the tire set up's . Save the average guy a lot of money and headaches !!!!

Good stuff. Am hoping you can answer a few question for me. I'm new to all these but thanks to RU-vid am learning a lot. I am going back and forth between getting a full size suv like a gmc yukon at4 or denali, or an f150 platinum or raptor, leaning to the f150's. I'd like to level the f150 or lift the suv, say 2-3"s, and add bigger tires. Love the 35's, at least on the f150's, though the 37's on the raptor if i go that route would be awesome. In any case, I see f150's leveled with 2", 2.5" and 3", so which actually levels an f150, and if it's the 2", and you do a 3" level, does that mean you add a 1" lift in the rear, or are you left with it dancing around level but not being exactly level depending on which number of inches you get? And two, the yukons and tahoes and escalades have adjustable air suspension and magna ride. How will a lift on such an suv affect those, affect the air ride? If normal minimal road clearance is 8", and in 4H you can go to 9" and 4L to 10", if you add a 2" lift, does that also raise the air ride, so that normal road clearance becomes 10", 4H can go to 11" and 4L to 12", or if not, does the lift screw up the effectiveness of the air ride? Or is there something to be done to raise the air ride also, and does that cause problems? Thanks. I'm not sure who to ask or where to go to learn about this air ride question.

What tires are those? I have those same Fuel Vapor 20” wheels, sitting in Toyo Open Country 34’s. All on a 2.5” level

It rubs a lot for a week after that you’re good stock no lift

Yes man

if I want 33'' tires on my 2.5'' leveled F150 what aspect ratio do I order for my 20'' stock rims...will 33''x12.5x20 fit

It's pretty pathetic, that you couldn't fit 35's on a 2.5 inch level kit 🤬 maybe you should try little 33's😂 you guys are the worst!!! Maybe you should watch REAL DEAL, ( Wild Willies) at Akins Ford, in Georgia, their putting 37's on a 2.5 inch level kit, you should watch, you might learn something!

Solid video. My question would be....When does it start to not rub when upping the offset back towards stock? 6mm? 12mm? 20mm?

I’d like to see 2.5” level with 35” and a stock offset. Show us how to get maybe a 34.8” to fit without rubbing or trimming. A lot of us want a 35” tire without a 4-6” lift. I hear it possible maybe 11 wide instead of 12.5. Let’s make it happen.

35x11.5x20 no rub the problem is the width not the height

Great video! Those 33s do look good. Next up, raptor wheel to bring the offset back in check and try those 35s again maybe? Just borrow the wheels from your Raptor if you still have the stock set-up (can't remember if you do)

Would like to see a nice 34" X 10.5 combo on 20" wheels!

A 35x11.5 will allow you to fit 35s with no rubbing

A little trimming and all is good that's light work

Get rid of the zero offset garbage. Plus 12mm works great.

I just got 35s put on my leveled 2021 F150 a couple of days ago. They fit with with the smallest bit of rub on the front passenger rear crash bar. Using a hydraulic RAM i was able to push the rear crash bars back a couple of inches and I didn't have to do any cutting or trimming on at all. It can also be done with a bottle jack and bar or strong length of wood. Feel free to leave me contact info if you want more details. The tires are Ridge Grapplers 295/65/20 on a 8.5 inch wide rim with a +35 offset and I have a 2 inch level. The tires are 35.1 inches and 11.6 wide.

I'd like to see 285/75s (34.8x11.5) with without lift as those were recommended in earlier video.

It looks like a 3" leveling kit would make those 35s work.

For all the guys back here saying 35s do fit. 0 OFFSET not the 40 something stock wheels. 35s looks good with some poke! nor i want to test my 44 stock 18s with a 1.5" spacer and see how it does!

I already made my choice. 35's are on the way. And the Sawzall is coming out with the grinder and some primer.

I have a 2.25” readylift level on my 21’ platinum and fit 295/60/20 nitto ridge grapplers, fuel blitz wheels 20x9 +20. No rubbing or mods.

Thoughts on a 34" tire with a 0 offset rim with a 2.5" leveling kit? I'm assuming there will be some rubbing but is it minor plastic trimming or major crash bar trimming?

I have 2021 Powerbost with 33x12.50R20 a 2in level kit and minor shave to inner front bumper. Still rubb at wheel lock. Turns are no problem, but hard u-turns is a rub! Help me! Do I cut lil into support beam bar😱 next?!?!?

You guys fail to recommend matric tires, which happen to be narrower, thus rub not as much, or at all 275/65/20s , which are 34", fit on a stock FX4 F150 with stock 20 rims.

Man, I wished you guys would have done a detailed step by step install on the leveling kit. There are only a couple of videos available and none show how to disconnect the new 4WD axle from the hub. :-(

Stock offset and 35’s work ?

How do the stock UCAs hold up with a 2.5in level? Is it wise to swap them out for aftermarket?

How about LT285/65R20 Stock versus 2.5" lift?

would the 09-14 f-150's be the same with 2.5" level and 35's?

35x10.50 is the way go(295/65r20 with the original wheels)

Just change the damn offset!!!!

For all you naysayers that say you can't go more than three inches on a leveling kit on an F-150, I'm here to tell you you're wrong, do you hear me American truck? I put a three and a half inch spacer and added a quarter inch lean spacer, which added another half inch by the way, on top of my struts, for a total of 4-in lift, along with a new set of aftermarket upper control arms, added a small block to the rear axle, install my 35-in all terrain on 20-in rims,had a complete front end alignment, and a truck rides excellent, contrary to popular belief! so don't let these guys tell you that you can't go any higher than two and a half or three inch leveling kit, it's just not true!

Perfect timing for my soon to be bought tires. We appreciate the details & research! 'Preciate y'all!

i would really love to see some negative offset on the 33’s. maybe a 10 wide wheel

+20 offset wheels would make it work

If it rubs at stock height its gonna rub with a level when suspension cylces

Try 35/11.5R20’s instead of 12.5’s

Why have truck wheel-wells gotten smaller & rims gotten bigger? My 2000 ford truck fits 305/70/16 stock with no rubs. Trash acceleration, but who cares… it’s a truck.

I just came from 33x11.50 20 to 35 12.50x20 yes they rub, waiting on level kit, 20x9 wheel +1mm offset I'll be doing the install this weekend I'll let ya know if they rub after that...2013 f150 btw

I have a 2.5 leveling kit on a 2013 Ford F150 XL and running 315/70R17 that are 34.4 inch tall tires on the factory steel wheel and there is a bit of rubbing on the front plastic rubber shield but that is it. While off road and bumpy roads nothing rubs.

The problem is the use of the clown mall crawler wheels. Look into a true off-road spec wheel, 17” 8.5 inch wide wheel. For a better example look into method wheels. Your welcome

I am looking on doing 3 inch front...4 inch block in back wich is 2.5 taller in back once you remove factory blocks....I still want some rake on the truck since I tow alot ...you think 3inch front...4 back and 1.5 wheel spacers on a factory rim could I get the 35s under it...I did 2.5 and 3 on my last f150 With 305s and looked good but the tires just looked small and this f150 is Alot bigger...yours looked good with 33s but I have the.larger bed and long ass wheelbase I really think I need 35s but it dont want to spend 3k on a 4 inch suspension lift....if ya get a chance let me know your thoughts...THANKS MAN!!

Curious if this same set up would work with a 35x11.5x20?

What’s the tire and wheel set up for the 33’s?

what if it was a -19mm offfset and the fronnt crash bars removed with icon coil over suspension with upper control arms?

Glad to see all leveling kits for previous models Will fit in a, 2021 im about to order in a 2inch leveling kit

0 OFFSET! Love it Justin! Thanks man!

Can you put 35's on a 2020 F150 Lariat with a short lift ? Are the crash bars in the way?

I put 33.7 on my 2017 f150 no problem. No need to change my steering geometry

would a person be able to run 33x12.5 on stock rims with 2.5 inch level?

Aint even leveled looking

Maybe an offset changes this? Seems like a few trucks out there sit on 20” sport rims w 35” AT’s on a 2.5” level? I’m confused

How about show us how it fits after trimming.

I have a 2021 sport 4x4. 295/65r20 on stock wheels 0 rub

Man hasn’t aged not one bit

34" / 295/70's seem to be best big tire without the fuss of cutting for these trucks

My 285-17-17s didn’t even fit my 4x4 2017 f150 without a 2.5 inch level. Those aren’t even true 33.

Thanks a lot! I’m on the fence on 33’s or 35’s. What type of modifications?

I did a 2 inch and 33's with negative 12 offset. Didn't seem to rub , then I found a killer pothole that threw the front end off. Had it aligned 3 times and it rubs the front and rear crash bars. Any ideas before I trim the crash bars?

gotta love a 2-3 inch lift. anymore and the truck starts to look deformed and ugly.

So you didn't need to add the upper control arms ? Or did the truck have them already

Any f150 guys with a level having to add camber shims?

Curious about 34x10.5 BFG all terrain KO2's on stock rims with a 2" lift. They measure out at 33.5". Do you think they would fit with no rubbing?

With the sport 20 inch rims, they are stock 33s that come with it if I’m not mistaken. 275/60/r20.

Hello , does anyone know if the stock Ford levelling kit is 2.5?

From the looks of your above video it barely touches the plastic which you could trim with a pair of scissors.. can't really see the rear crash bar but it looks like a pretty easy fit? By the way what size are those rims are those 18in and 20in or what? And are they 9 wide or 10 wide? Great video by the way thanks. My main concern was hitting the spring perch on the strut on the inner. So I am assuming the 35 1250 with a 0 offset does not hit the spring perch on the strut?

295 65 20 is 35” and does not rub (ridge grapplers)

2.5 core lifted is better 34 tires 295/70/R18

How did you solve the issue of the leveling kit being backwards????

Is the only parts rubbing is the crash bar and that plastic in front of the tire

Thanks for the very informative video. Just got a 2023 f150. If i lift it 4 in, will the 35s fit w/o rubbing?

What about 35x11.5

What mods to get away with 35? Where was it rubbing?

What if u put a 4” life-kit would it work with the 35” ?

What is the reason for taking off the axle nut? Sometimes I see the dust cap pulled off and nut spun off but the nuckle stays mounted

Big deal a little noise when you turn the wheel so one looks mean

What is the wheel and tire set up on the truck in this video?

Will 35s fit with a 3.5 SST lift kit with the crash bars removed?

Trim away baby

Would 34's fit with the same set up?

I love those rims but can't seem to find them anywhere. Anyone know what they are called or where I can find them?

hi, does this also apply on a 22 XLT model?

Thanks for the video. I am curious the height of the highest point of the cab leveled on the 33”s. Assuming the highest point is probably at the two antennas on the back of the cab? Garage is only 6’6”

11.5s?

Great to see that some things don't work.

Great video! I just got a 2022 F-150 and was talking to a guy at the offroad shop about pretty much the exact setup you determined to have a lot of rub. I think the 33" would look great as well, and no rub problems.

I tell you Justin those new F-150s look pretty sweet making me want one. I would have to have 250 with at least 3 .55 Gears of course

I'm so confused by the comments. Will 35x12.5" wheels fit then on stock offset? Comments have me confused. 18" sport wheels here.

What about 34s? Would they work?

Or do all terrain tires so it doesn’t rub

If you ain’t rubbing you ain’t thuggin

Run a +18mm offset, should fit.

Does the 2.5 still have a small rake

What are the specs on those rims?