Please make some decisions for me

[1k2go]

Hey guys -

I have a new 14 screw in tuxedo black with factory beadlocks. Although the truck has less than 200miles on it, I'm getting an itch to change the wheels and tires. I'm pretty convinced that 17" methods are the way to go, but am debating tires / tire size.

After a ton of reading and talking to folks it seems pretty split between 35s and 37s. I have one close friend that's running 37s (not a daily driver) and one that runs 35s (daily driver). What do you guys suggest for a daily? Also if 37s are the way to go, does everyone replace fenders and liners? I don't want to cut and I don't want rubbing.

Thinking toyos on the rubber...
Mid-perch to go along with the setup regardless of tire size.

Thanks a ton for the help.

 

[HAYNES OFFROAD]

If your worried about rubbing. Go 35's.

 

[Harblar]

Ditto.

For a daily driver, 35's will be better on the MPG. I noticed an almost full 1 mpg drop when I went to just shy of 36 and mid perch. (Not that I personally care too much about that, but it's worth mentioning.) ;-)

Also, consider the type of tread you want to go with. More aggressive looks better, but it normally rides a little rougher and can induce a little bit of steering wheel vibration on the highway. (At least my Toyo M/T's did on mine. Doesn't really bother me, but something to be aware of.)

 

[scarrjack]

First thing you do is sell me those factory beadlocks for cheap, haha. I love the look of them.

 

[Westside Offroad Group]

35's if you're not doing glass fenders

 

[Badrap]

35's mid-perch and they can still rub but less than 37's. I have rub marks with 35's on the fender flares and flaps.

 

[1k2go]

First thing you do is sell me those factory beadlocks for cheap, haha. I love the look of them.

They're going sooner than later. I just need to make a replacement decision first.

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Ditto.

For a daily driver, 35's will be better on the MPG. I noticed an almost full 1 mpg drop when I went to just shy of 36 and mid perch. (Not that I personally care too much about that, but it's worth mentioning.) ;-)

Also, consider the type of tread you want to go with. More aggressive looks better, but it normally rides a little rougher and can induce a little bit of steering wheel vibration on the highway. (At least my Toyo M/T's did on mine. Doesn't really bother me, but something to be aware of.)

I suppose I should clarify. By daily driver, I'm talking less than 10K miles a year. I work from home and usually just tool around town/drag surfboards and bikes to the appropriate destinations.

I dont mind lower MPG --- considering what I'm getting now, another 1mpg less isn't going to make me cry. I'll get a tesla if the MPG thing catches up to me

The vibration might bother me a bit, but I really like the look of the toyos. I'll definitely look into the tread though - thanks for the heads up.

35's if you're not doing glass fenders

Not opposed to doing fenders, just want to hear from someone that put them on say that it's worth it and they're not disappointed in the fit/finish.

35's mid-perch and they can still rub but less than 37's. I have rub marks with 35's on the fender flares and flaps.

What's you offset? Did you change that at all?

 

[ALDABRAMAN]

I love the way 37's look, if i were changing rims 37's without a doubt!

 

[1k2go]

I love the way 37's look, if i were changing rims 37's without a doubt!

So that means fenders/liners too... Which is fine. Are you saying 37s from a look standpoint, or a function standpoint?

 

[Harblar]

Ok, for that type of driving you could probably do 37's with out too much trouble. May need to look at top perch and probably a wheel close to factory offset to avoid most rubbing. Only thing I'd be leery about would be the top perch, as it will definitely stiffen the ride and could even cause premature wear in the front cv's and what not... However, if you're going to do the fender flares and liners at the same time, you should have a lot of flexibility in wheel/tire combos at mid perch.

I'm currently running 315/70R18 Toyo MT's on 18x9 +1 offset Fuel Octane wheels (actual diameter of 35.7") at mid perch with stock fenders and only get minimal rubbing on the driver front during a fairly tight left turn. The biggest problem is I had to remove my mudflaps on the front. (tight enough they would have been ripped out the first time I left the highway) Between that and the fact that the tires now stick out even further means I get a fair amount of road spray up the side of my truck now. Anyway, point being, even I'm seriously considering a set of aftermarket fenders! (if for no other reason than to get my front mud flaps back.) ;-)

Ultimately you can't go wrong either way for the style of driving you're planning on doing. (Unless you plan on going with 20+inch rims, then lord help ya! hahaha) =p