37s v 35s, any hard evidence?

[MDJAK]

So of course I want the bigger tires. Size matters, everyone knows that. Give me an extra 2” and I’d have a new profession.

So, are 37s demonstrably better than 35s off road? If so, how?

All else equal, do they give you 2” extra ground clearance?

Are they worse on road? if so, how?

Now remember I posted this in the Gen3 forum so I’m speaking of 37s from factory. I realize any past evidence in some respects will not be applicable as I believe this to be the first factory 37” but tell me if I’m wrong.

I think I’ll wait a year for supply to increase and prices to level before making a move. Ty.

 

[GordoJay]

One inch extra ground clearance. The radius increases one inch when the diameter increases two.

 

[Honeybadger_Zero]

There are a few websites that compare differences and pros and cons for both sizes. Basically what I recall was they said 37” would be better for rocky terrain and the 35” would be better for Baja style desert speed running. But I don’t recall the exact reasoning. And as stated above yes 1” more ground clearance... I ordered 37” pkg mainly for all the suspension upgrades not just tore size change. And who knows if I’ll every really get it off road much but the option is nice to have if I need it.

 

[spizike9]

The 35 will be a bit peppier although I don’t think by a ton. The difference in weight is only about a pound from 35s to 37s. Like other have said you gain an inch of ground clearance. The 35s have more travel front and rear by 1 inch over the 37s. Although the 37s have better approach, departure and break over angles. Keep in mind that even with 1” less travel (37s) it’s still matches the competition. (TRX)

 

[Raptor911]

The 35 will be a bit peppier although I don’t think by a ton. The difference in weight is only about a pound from 35s to 37s. Like other have said you gain an inch of ground clearance. The 35s have more travel front and rear by 1 inch over the 37s. Although the 37s have better approach, departure and break over angles. Keep in mind that even with 1” less travel (37s) it’s still matches the competition. (TRX)

only 1 pound diff when it is sitting still. So 37s look really good but once you its starting rolling, the advantage goes to 35s in terms of accelration and braking.

And I be the 37 beadlock wheels are much heavier. They were heavier in the GEN2 when compared to the base wheel.

 

[melvimbe]

There are a few websites that compare differences and pros and cons for both sizes. Basically what I recall was they said 37” would be better for rocky terrain and the 35” would be better for Baja style desert speed running. But I don’t recall the exact reasoning. And as stated above yes 1” more ground clearance... I ordered 37” pkg mainly for all the suspension upgrades not just tore size change. And who knows if I’ll every really get it off road much but the option is nice to have if I need it.

I don't think the suspension on the 37s is really an upgrade over the 35s, more that they appropriately sized/tuned so that the 37 package doesn't result in worse suspension than the 35s. Similarly, if you put 35s on a truck with the 37 package suspension, it would perform worse than on a standard Raptor. That's the way I understood it anyway.

I would say for the vast majority, they are not going to take the vehicle offroading in conditions where the bigger tire size is going to be a noticeable improvement. So it mostly comes down to aesthetics. For me personally, I don't feel like 37s look that much better than 35s. Maybe others can, maybe I'll spend more time staring at tires in the near future, but I can't look at a tire and immediately tell whether it's a 35 or 37.

 

[DFWRob]

The 37's look better and it comes with a cool package.

 

[franky16]

Yes the blueberry seats and big sticker that says 37 on the side to impress all the teenage boys

 

[MDJAK]

Ya think sport tuned shocks will impress the girls? That comes with the package. I’m not interested in impressing teenage boys.

 

[MDJAK]

As for seats, Recaros are quality seats. I’ve had both. They are more comfortable and more supportive than the regular seats. The seat cushion is also longer.