can I keep stock suspension/ride height with after market wheels/tires?

[JettRink]

Dear Raptor gurus,

I have a stock 2020 Raptor, and I am looking to get a more aggressive stance, without (ideally) leveling or lifting. I love the stock ride height and rake and prefer not to tamper with what Ford came up with. According to most of the people I follow on insta and from what I've read, in order to clear a tire with more poke than the stock rims, a 2" + level is suggested. I am looking at the Fuel Zephyr 18x9 with -12 offset, ideally with 35x12.5 tires. Are there any wheels out there that can afford more poke than stock (slightly out of the fender, like 1-2") that don't require leveling/lifting? Thanks much.

 

[melvimbe]

First off, you don't want to get a typical lift on a Raptor, as you will mess up the suspension. You can get different springs and leaves to raise it a bit, but do not do a lift kit.

Second, there are several tire vendors on here that give you good recomendations for wheels that will work without any other modifications. I used @Nick@ApolloOptics and couldn't be happier with my wheels. Black Rhino Abrams with a 0 offset I believe. No rubbing, and aggressive enough for me. 1-2" away from vendor is going to be quite a bit, as the wheel is already tucked in pretty good.

 

[snt505]

Here's a long thread but a lot of discussion on wheels with different offsets especially negative.

GEN 2 - How Far Will My Wheels Stick Out Thread

Figured I throw a collection together of the various widths and offsets and how far they stick out on the new truck. Should be helpful to those who are thinking about pulling the trigger on a certain spec wheel. If you have specs different than what's posted, take a pic similar to these and...

www.fordraptorforum.com

Post number 62 in that thread has a guy with -18 offset. I think the stock 2020 height will allow you to get away with -12 or -18s etc with minimal rubbing on the street. They'll rub with articulation though if you go off road.

 

[Derek Matson]

Dear Raptor gurus,

I have a stock 2020 Raptor, and I am looking to get a more aggressive stance, without (ideally) leveling or lifting. I love the stock ride height and rake and prefer not to tamper with what Ford came up with. According to most of the people I follow on insta and from what I've read, in order to clear a tire with more poke than the stock rims, a 2" + level is suggested. I am looking at the Fuel Zephyr 18x9 with -12 offset, ideally with 35x12.5 tires. Are there any wheels out there that can afford more poke than stock (slightly out of the fender, like 1-2") that don't require leveling/lifting? Thanks much.

I just put some Fuel Couplers 20x12 on my stock 2018. -18 offset vs the stock +44 offset. The put some Nitto 305s on them. End result is I went from a flush set up to a nice 2.5" poke. Not over the top but juuuust right.

 

[JettRink]

Thanks guys.

Derek - do you have any pics of your setup?

 

[Derek Matson]

Thanks guys.

Derek - do you have any pics of your setup?

Sure do. here you go--let me know if you want any others.

 

[JettRink]

Derek - What lift/level are you running? Any rubbing on street? Nice rig!

 

[Derek Matson]

Derek - What lift/level are you running? Any rubbing on street? Nice rig!

Thanks. That's the beauty of my setup--no lift and no front leveling kit needed at all. All suspension remains stock. No rubbing introduced--even at extreme turns. The Nittos are amazingly quiet with regard to road hum also.

 

[JettRink]

35s? that's sweet.

 

[Derek Matson]

35s? that's sweet.

33.5" overall using Ridge Grappler 305/55/20s. It sets the truck a tad lower which makes it look even more aggressive...my opinion anyways.