Do I really need a lift to fit 37s?

[Moparfanatic21]

Can we communicate offline? Based on my answers to your questions, can I get some specific recommendations?

Absolutely send me a PM

 

[BoldAdventure]

Not an expert but just adding my 2c.....

"Fit" and "usable" are 2 different things.. Is it a grocery getter or are you running it offroad?

I see guys that have fit 37's (or what ever oversized tire) on trucks but they are so stuffed they hit the fender pulling into the parking lot. I'd never venture offroad like that.

Just something to consider when people claim they fit. (though I do trust Thuren's opinion) I personally wouldn't run them without a little lift but that's me.

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They fit and are usable offroad in Moab. Verified by me. The guy who made the tire fitment video.

I like to think I have some experience in this department since I've tested just about every configuration on these trucks. In Moab, repeatedly doing hard trails.

 

[BoldAdventure]

Have you checked this video out yet?

You beat me to my own video!!

 

[olyelr]

You beat me to my own video!!

Thats because you only stop in and see us here once a week

 

[Sando]

It was that video that convinced me to go with 37's. I previously ran 35's. Running AEV Katlas and Toyo Open Country MT 37x13.50, only rubs the sway bar at full lock.

 

[BoldAdventure]

It was that video that convinced me to go with 37's. I previously ran 35's. Running AEV Katlas and Toyo Open Country MT 37x13.50, only rubs the sway bar at full lock.

Would be a touch less with the 12.50 - but glad the video was helpful. It's a great combo.

 

[SeaSickSailor]

Would be a touch less with the 12.50 - but glad the video was helpful. It's a great combo.

I’m probably going to go with BFG KO2, 37”x12.5”. Not sure if I’ll stay with stock wheels or not. I’d like to go to 8.5” width versus the stock 8” width.

 

[phil frost]

I’m probably going to go with BFG KO2, 37”x12.5”. Not sure if I’ll stay with stock wheels or not. I’d like to go to 8.5” width versus the stock 8” width.

37's on stock power wagon wheels look great, IMO. You may have to find a shop that will mount them though. I had two local places (franchises, not mom and pop shops) tell me they wouldn't mount 37's on 8" wide wheels.

My dealer actually said they would mount them though.

 

[SeaSickSailor]

37's on stock power wagon wheels look great, IMO. You may have to find a shop that will mount them though. I had two local places (franchises, not mom and pop shops) tell me they wouldn't mount 37's on 8" wide wheels.

My dealer actually said they would mount them though.

Good to know. Thanks.

 

[donivan]

It was that video that convinced me to go with 37's. I previously ran 35's. Running AEV Katlas and Toyo Open Country MT 37x13.50, only rubs the sway bar at full lock.

Any pics of your setup? I don't think I've seen a PW with those meaty MT Toyos....width spec is 14.6" wide! They should label them as 14.5's, their 37x12.50 are spec'd at 12.5.

 

[BoldAdventure]

37's on stock power wagon wheels look great, IMO. You may have to find a shop that will mount them though. I had two local places (franchises, not mom and pop shops) tell me they wouldn't mount 37's on 8" wide wheels.

My dealer actually said they would mount them though.

Some places are really weird about that. Even though a manufacturer might say it can mount up.

My 39's, Discount Tire wouldn't mount to my truck. But they'll gladly mount and balance if I brought them in loose. They just have rules from corporate about stuff.

 

[Sando]

Any pics of your setup? I don't think I've seen a PW with those meaty MT Toyos....width spec is 14.6" wide! They should label them as 14.5's, their 37x12.50 are spec'd at 12.5.

Here are a few that I took at the office today. Sorry, no dirt pics yet, need to get to South Texas and see what the new shoes can do.

I am new at this forum, so I hope the pics post

 

[donivan]

Here are a few that I took at the office today. Sorry, no dirt pics yet, need to get to South Texas and see what the new shoes can do.

I am new at this forum, so I hope the pics post

Welcome to the forum Sando! I can't see the pics on my end.

 

[Sando]

I a not sure if my Newbie status prevents me from posting pics. Mods, any suggestions?

 

[Sando]

I think figured it out:

 

[donivan]

Great looking rig Sando! Those meaty Toyo 37's really fill out the wheel wells. I like those wheels since the center cap is built in to the wheel to give it an OEM look.

 

[donivan]

Just when I thought I had made my mind on some BFG KM3s you post these monster tires. How's the noise level. They also look a little bigger than some of the other 37s I've seen on pictures. Do you have an actual height/width of these installed on the truck? How's the tire poke-out with the 14+" width?

 

[Mace Peveler]

Great looking rig Sando! Those meaty Toyo 37's really fill out the wheel wells. I like those wheels since the center cap is built in to the wheel to give it an OEM look.

FYI - I decided to pull the trigger on purchasing some AEV Katla wheels so I did. Good timing too because right now AEV has a promotion going on that if you buy 4 wheels, they'll give you a 5th wheel for free. So I got 5 for 4 plus free shipping. Not sure how long the promotion runs, but looks like it just started in May.

 

[Rick Ram-jet]

FYI - I decided to pull the trigger on purchasing some AEV Katla wheels so I did. Good timing too because right now AEV has a promotion going on that if you buy 4 wheels, they'll give you a 5th wheel for free. So I got 5 for 4 plus free shipping. Not sure how long the promotion runs, but looks like it just started in May.

CRAP! Figures, last year I bought all five!
Just a heads-up to new wheel owners....I cleaned and sealed my new wheels with Adams Ceramic system, seems to make a big difference in protecting against the elements (snow/mud/dirt) up here at 7k ft in the mtns. Very simple to use!

BTW, personally I think AEV Katla wheels have the perfect off-set and look great!

 

[Sando]

Just when I thought I had made my mind on some BFG KM3s you post these monster tires. How's the noise level. They also look a little bigger than some of the other 37s I've seen on pictures. Do you have an actual height/width of these installed on the truck? How's the tire poke-out with the 14+" width?

I measured the ride height at aprox 36.5". I used the AEV Ram ProCal to get my speedo corrected using that measurement and it was spot on when compared to Waze. I am not sure about width, I can measure that when I get home. The outside tread is about 1" - 2" past the factory fender flares. I am contemplating adding Bushwacker ExtendAFender flares.

These are not any louder than my Duratracs to my un-trained ears. My exhaust tends to drown out any tire roar.