Need help deciding on tire size

[chriskent85]

69 with 3.5" duff extended radius arm lift with 2" body lift. Putting bronco designs body with their fiberglass fender flairs. Gonna use for everyday driving. Do you guys recommend 35" or 37" tires. Just don't want to have to trim anything after I'm done. Only reason I ask you guys is I don't have the body here yet but I need to go ahead and get the rims and tires for it.

 

[tasker]

36X14.50X15 ON 8.5'S....glass tub as well, just to give you an idea...5.5 long arm and w/h 1" integrated body mounts

 

[BigBlueBronco71]

I'd say 35s, 3.5 lift + 2 body is a sweet combo and gives good articulation without rubbing, 37s might be pushing it

 

[DirtDonk]

Daily driving on the street? What transmission?
Even though 37's might fit, I'd stick to 35's personally. Unless you just don't like the extra room under the fenders (it's not that much) the smaller tire is just more street friendly.

But one thing is for sure. Make your tire decision without any doubts, so you can choose your gear ratios based on what transmission and tire size and engine tune you'll be running.
Reason I make such a big deal out of that is that there is a noticeable difference in power between the two tire sizes, even though the diameter change on paper is just 2 inches. Even that 1" radius change (or more, depending on tire brands compared) comes with extra weight as well as the size change.

Paul

 

[Crush]

I have 15 x 36 x 15.5 on 8" rims. 3.5" suspension and 1" body. Only place it rubbs is the passender side radius arm at full lock

Im thinkjng you could go the 37's because they only come in 13.50 width and not have to cut. You have a 2" body lift. Thats one more than me but that equals 2" in tire height. Bigger is better.

Hey tasker. What tires are those?

 

[gavindg]

I just went with 35's on 16in rims and they fit perfect.
In the end it is going to come down to personal preference.

 

[gnpenning]

What are you using for brakes?

 

[tasker]

I should of also added, I plan on running 35's. The truck has a 351 EFI, 4R40W, 4.56's. put these Gateway Gumbo radials on to get me some motivation to get his truck done!!

 

[chriskent85]

I have AOD trans and gonna run toms bronco disc brake conversion front and rear.

 

[Crush]

Man tasker those gumbos look good. Id run them.

 

[tasker]

old...but very cool

 

[Broncobowsher]

35s will be much nicer on brakes, ball joints, and wheel bearings. That stuff isn't that big of a deal on a weekend toy as the mileages stays low and it is often apart for upgrades. But on a daily driver you don't want to be wrenching on it just to get to work the next day. That takes the fun out of it.

 

[chriskent85]

Well I have a 2011 Ford raptor that I bought brand new back in 2011 and only have 40k miles on it. I only live 4 miles from my shop. So putting miles on it isn't an issue for me. I just want to make sure I'm not rubbing or have to cut more. I love the 37"s that I have on my raptor now. Just not sure about going down to 35's. I hate open fender space.

 

[tasker]

anybody local that you could bolt one up and see?

 

[gavindg]

This is 35's on a 2in body lift.

 

[norm02]

35s will be much nicer on brakes, ball joints, and wheel bearings. That stuff isn't that big of a deal on a weekend toy as the mileages stays low and it is often apart for upgrades. But on a daily driver you don't want to be wrenching on it just to get to work the next day. That takes the fun out of it.

Agree 100%

 

[jmangi62]

5.5in SL & 1in WH BL 35x12.50x17 Toyo's on 17x9 wheels w/1.5in wheel spacers 3.5in backspacing.

 

[discoveroffroad]

I am running 37's on mine with only a 3 !/2" suspension I had issues with the rear wheel well when flexing I had to cut about 2" on both sides and bent the inner fender out with a hammer, I also had to expand the front inner fender it would rub when I turne, now the only rubbing issues I have are on the radius arms. I am running 15 x 10 steel wheels and a 37"x 12.5 maxxis creepy crawler Its a great tire offroad but running it on teh street puts alot of wear on it. I will eventually replace the inner fenders with some cutom made ones, I have a bunch of pics on instagram @discoveroffroad and jesse @thebroncoconnection has the blue and white bronco with the white prerunner bumper, he is running a 3 1/2 with 2" body and 37's and has the same issues with it rubbing on teh radius arms at full lock

 

[onebadd73]

First picture 3 1/2 lift with 35's. second picture 5 1/2 lift with a 2" body lift on 37's.