35" tire size on 100 series

[SR.GRINGO]

You might consider 285/75-17. This measures 34". Currently I am running 285/70-17 (33") with no rubbing.

 

[REZARF]

Make peace with 33’s or a skinny 34” tire.

35’s have been nothing but a hassle for me, and I do wheel quite a bit. For a pavement pounder they can work... but start working the suspension at speed or flexing it on rocks and you’re gonna rub up front. I’ve pounded/cut the pinch weld, added spacers, adjusted bump stops... I still get into the front fender.

Mine are 35x12.5-18 BFG KO2 on OME 2.5” lift and OME 864’s our back. I’ll head back to 33’s this spring before the season starts.

 

[REZARF]

Perfect tire for me so far was a 305/65-18

 

[uzj100]

I keep coming back to 275/70 R 18. 33s, tons of choices, and the price is not that bad. But the 295/70 R 18 aired down would probably be ok. No BFG in 295/70 r 18.

 

[WarWagon]

I recently put on 305/70/16 (Cooper STT Pro) and I really like the stance. I did notice I rub the UCA slightly as well as the UCA nut (wheel nut?) seems to barely rub the tire. I have 2866's coming this week and plan on cranking my TB to max once they're installed. Hoping that solves the small bit of rubbing.

 

[MongooseGA]

I think it's probably a good thing you stuck with 33s. For no wheeling and purely aesthetics, I don't really see how all of the work to fit 35s is worth it. Big fan of my 285/75/17 (33.8", ~34") on my truck. Front end measurement is 22" even, rear is a hair over 23". 1.25" spacers all around. Stance is, IMO, perfect. I don't think I'd change from this diameter.

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• MongooseGA
• Jan 14, 2019

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Cool to see someone else from VB. I grew up there and visit often. Surprised to see the pic from Pungo Off-Road, I didn't know those guys did anything other than sell Skyjacker kits to Silverado owners

If you don't already, you might look up Maguire and Sons auto brokers. I worked here through high school and college. The owner and his family are all LC nuts and have everything from 40s through 200s. Scott, his younger son, is a really good buddy and a huge resource and wealth of knowledge.

 

[Roosevelt T]

295/70-18 (34") = 18 total options - and no BFG's in this size - interesting.

295/70-18 = 34.2 inches = does this fit without body lift and pinch weld modification?

I know you already said your going back to a smaller tire, but for what it's worth (and anyone searching in the future) pounding down the pinch weld is probably the easiest mod you can do. I wouldn't let that stop you from running a tire size you like.

 

[gatormark91]

I recently put on 305/70/16 (Cooper STT Pro) and I really like the stance. I did notice I rub the UCA slightly as well as the UCA nut (wheel nut?) seems to barely rub the tire. I have 2866's coming this week and plan on cranking my TB to max once they're installed. Hoping that solves the small bit of rubbing.

Lifting the suspension won't fix that under flex.

 

[milemarker60]

1st Pic: BFG K02 285/75R17 current...zero rub. 2nd Pic: Cooper STT-Pros 295/70R17 before with zero rub as well but got noisy after 5K. Both are shown on LX w/ AHC Lift and 1/25" Spidertrax spacers behind the Rock Warriors.

 

[MongooseGA]

1st Pic: BFG K02 285/75R17 current...zero rub. 2nd Pic: Cooper STT-Pros 295/70R17 before with zero rub as well but got noisy after 5K. Both are shown on LX w/ AHC Lift and 1/25" Spidertrax spacers behind the Rock Warriors.

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Great looking truck! Looks like you'd have been my twin if I got the bumper I really wanted.

 

[fj100invb]

I will definitely check out Maguire and sons. It’s a lonely desert here on the east coast trying to find a shop that’s not all about flashy rims or skyjacker lifts lol. The Pungo guys figured it out and did a decent job and the owner gave me a great deal on the install. The other guys in town ( eastern, 4wp and hi-dust) were all clueless.