Another successful 37" tire install on a 35" Raptor with spare

[98markviii]

Just wanted to thank @OpsWest for their post on installing 37" tires on a 35" truck. I purchased a set of 5 brand new 37" tire/wheel takeoffs from Craigslist and couldn't be happier. The tow strap method to install the 37" spare worked perfectly. I have zero rub on any of the wheels and will be installing the RPG 1.5" leveling kit soon.

 

[Littlefx4]

No rub even at full lock?

 

[98markviii]

No rub even at full lock?

Not from what I could tell. Haven't put many miles on it, will do more testing next time I'm out.

 

[98markviii]

Forgot I took this photo. Front has the 37" tires, rear has the 35". The 37" tires really fill in the gaps and looks more proportional on the truck.

 

[Raptor 99]

My neighbor didn't have any rub when he changed to 37's till he went off road hit a hole in a turn and cut his front tire. Suppose if you are going to stay on the road you will be ok.

 

[Littlefx4]

My neighbor didn't have any rub when he changed to 37's till he went off road hit a hole in a turn and cut his front tire. Suppose if you are going to stay on the road you will be ok.

Sounds like the whole was the culprit for the cut tire and not the truck. Am I reading this correctly? The tire didn’t contact anything on the truck, no?

 

[Raptor 99]

Yes the tire hit right front fender liner and a section of body joint that is glued together to form about a 1 inch protruding "blade" just in side the liner cut the tire. This could also be why 37's have one inch less travel than a 35.

 

[Raptorbert]

Seems like this might be a cheap and easy way to protect those 37s on a non 37PP raptor. https://www.levelupsuspension.com/products/37-bump-stop-spacer-kit-3rd-gen-21-raptor

 

[Swacer_2]

I'm glad you're in california OP, because the tow strap wouldn't be worth crap come winter time in the northeast. The salt and brine would literally eat that strap apart.

 

[WKUSMC]

My neighbor didn't have any rub when he changed to 37's till he went off road hit a hole in a turn and cut his front tire. Suppose if you are going to stay on the road you will be ok.

Just dont turn on the speed bumps in the mall parking lot!