35x12.5f20 nitto trail grapplers on a leveled 08

jethro 03 · Jan 14, 2017

Hello again, I have a 2008 ram 1500 quad cab short bed. It is leveled abs I'm needing new tires.

So the question, can I fit 35x12.5 trail grapplers on the stock wheels with 1.25" wheel spacers (adapters). I plan on new wheels, but they're not in the budget at the moment.

Was looking at cooper 295/65r20 as well. But I'd rather have the wider tires if they'll fit. As I've mentioned before, I don't mind trimming the inner plastic liner if need be but would rather not trim the actual fenders if I don't have to.

If anyone knows for sure, I'd greatly appreciate it. I was supposed to buy a wheel and tire set, twice, but both people decided to back out or keep them. So I'm keeping stock for now.

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quietpeen · Jan 14, 2017

With just a level you might have rubbing while turning

jethro 03 · Jan 14, 2017

Rubbing on the plastic liner? Or the fender?

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usaf2006 · Jan 14, 2017

Plastic liner. If you use spacers you'll be fine if I remember correctly.

quietpeen · Jan 14, 2017

He wants to use 1.25" spacers(will probably have to trim his studs too) but I'm worried that the wheels will stick out too far and maybe rub fender at the pinch weld or maybe back side of bumper. Not positive but I think there is a chance. Hopefully somebody can confirm

jethro 03 · Jan 14, 2017

Shouldn't have to trim the studs with the stock wheels because they have spaces that the old studs will fit into. Only on the stock wheels though.

Rubbing on the fender is what I was worried about too.

1.25" is the smallest spacer (adapter) you can get with its own lugs. I don't really care for regular spacers. Plus the 1.25" would put me at the same as a -12 offset aftermarket wheel.

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quietpeen · Jan 14, 2017

I mean there is a chance it won't rub, I wish I knew for sure. I know somebody knows. Just hope they see this thread and chime in

jethro 03 · Jan 14, 2017

Just a bump to see if anyone else with a definitive answer sees it.

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blackbeautyhemi · Jan 14, 2017

Justinxxxx, I forget the numbers after his name on here, has a maroon 08 Laramie with bilstein 5100's (leveling kit) and 35" trail grapplers on fuel wheels with no or minimal rubbing if I remember right

quietpeen · Jan 14, 2017

Any chance you remember the specs on Justin's wheels,

blackbeautyhemi · Jan 14, 2017

Just that they were fuel hostages and I don't remember them sticking out much so they couldn't have much of a offset

blackbeautyhemi · Jan 14, 2017

Found it, 20x9 -12 offset. Minor rub at full lock in reverse.

http://www.ramforum.com/f47/07_1500_4x4_35s-96031/?highlight=justin13703

quietpeen · Jan 14, 2017

lol I just found it too. Here is his thread

http://www.ramforum.com/f48/finally_got_my_new_wheels_tires-67073/

O.P. the 1.25" spacers would put your stock wheels pretty much in the same location as this guys

blackbeautyhemi · Jan 14, 2017

lol dang I couldn't find his build thread so just found topics in the lifted section with his name it.. but both works haha

jethro 03 · Jan 14, 2017

Thank you so much, guys, for the help. It is greatly appreciated. Now I just need to decide between the nittos and cooper stt pros.

That's even the same color as mine lol.

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quietpeen · Jan 14, 2017

Glad we were able to get a difinitive answer for you

blackbeautyhemi · Jan 14, 2017

Yea glad to help. I don't think you can go wrong with either of those tires. They're both good choices. My buddies have the coopers and I think they might be a tad noisier than my trail grapplers and you can feel the lugs more in my opinion but still a good option. I plan on getting the trail grapplers again here soon.

justin13703 · Jan 14, 2017

I just saw this thread lol, thank you guys for posting up the information for him.

I have absolutely no complaints about the trail grapplers. They are awesome tires and they seem to be wearing very well. They are expensive, but even considering the cost, when mine are worn out I'll probably be buying another set. But by the looks of things I've still got a while to go on the set I have now.

blackbeautyhemi · Jan 14, 2017

Yea I've got 4.5 years on mine right now and around 40k miles so far. They'll be getting replaced soon. Still pass inspection but I can feel puddles pull the truck more now that they're gettin down there and I don't like that, especially with my little one in with me.

jethro 03 · Jan 19, 2017

So I bought a new set of 295/65 20 copper stt pros. I definitely had some trimming to do, but it was all plastic liner, with just a little of the metal behind it to be sure. Some of the front side of the liner as well, but not as much.

They're at 40 psi and the ride feels pretty much the same, with the obvious exception of the whine(not bad at all) and you can feel the knobbies on the tires. It does handle better with the wider stance.

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