FMI 2" Collars + Falken Wildpeak AT4 35/11.50/17 on 17x8.5 +25 offset KMC KM552 Wheels

[m.j.fry]

Looks amazing! Excuse my ignorance with this question, but would the Falken tires fit on the stock beadlock style rim? Loving this fitment and want to keep my stock rims if possible. If anyone has an answer regarding this, I’d appreciate the help!

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[stemplar]

Yeah it looks like a 10 lb swing on the AT4W. I know people swear by the skinnier tires on trail. I'll have to look into it. I just am a sucker for wide tires coming from muscle cars haha.

It's really a misconception that wider tires put more tread to the ground than narrower tires, maybe primarily when aired down a bit (which is what we all do when we off-road or drive in snow). The difference is that a wide tire has more of a sideways rectangle contact patch while the narrower tire has a long rectangle patch. The long rectangle vs wide rectangle is what makes the narrower tire better with hydroplaning, snow traction, etc, and when aired down they go over obstacles like a tank tread.

Here's an interesting video that compares wide vs narrow for AT tires:

 

[Franco]

Looks amazing! Excuse my ignorance with this question, but would the Falken tires fit on the stock beadlock style rim? Loving this fitment and want to keep my stock rims if possible. If anyone has an answer regarding this, I’d appreciate the help!

They would be a perfect (recommended by the tire manufacturer) fit

 

[Franco]

It's really a misconception that wider tires put more tread to the ground than narrower tires, maybe primarily when aired down a bit (which is what we all do when we off-road or drive in snow). The difference is that a wide tire has more of a sideways rectangle contact patch while the narrower tire has a long rectangle patch. The long rectangle vs wide rectangle is what makes the narrower tire better with hydroplaning, snow traction, etc, and when aired down they go over obstacles like a tank tread.

Here's an interesting video that compares wide vs narrow for AT tires:

Thank you for this! This was some of the data I was refering to

 

[Silent Thunder]

They would be a perfect (recommended by the tire manufacturer) fit

Would the 35s fit without a front lift or level?

 

[Franco]

Would the 35s fit without a front lift or level?

I'm not positive but I thought I saw some on a RR with stock wheels and the crash bars removed. You may want to do a search to confirm. Good luck

 

[nappy]

I have MT Baja Boss tires on my truck and they look beefy with 265/70/17 and perform excellent off-road and on. I am a big fan.

Even better:

Mickey Thompson tires, including the Baja Boss series, are made in America, with the company’s headquarters located in Stow, Ohio

 

[modified_rraptor]

That looks great! I went with the Ford Performance Method 703's in matte black and looking into doing 35's. How's the road noise on the freeway compared to the stock K03's?

 

[megamillionDeluxSlime]

Looks good I have a back raptor with 35’s and have not done the front collar to level .. how does the ride feel now ? Is it dramatic? The one thing I worry about is the loss of any really usage the live valves . On the road with it now is great and using nitro grappler tires . -305/70r/17 . So it is a nice width and even on pavement they are not loud and feel that they are petty great at going really fast around town . Has the level kit for you personally feel like that ? Also wanted to ask Did you get rid of your running boards by chance ? If not would you be willing part with them ? If so DM me please thank you .

 

[Franco]

That looks great! I went with the Ford Performance Method 703's in matte black and looking into doing 35's. How's the road noise on the freeway compared to the stock K03's?

Falken Wildpeaks are my tire of choice on most of my 4wd/AWD vehicles due to their excellent snow performance, good off road and light weight. They are really quiet on the road. I have heard the BFGs get noisy as they get older. That said, BFGs are great tires too

 

[modified_rraptor]

Falken Wildpeaks are my tire of choice on most of my 4wd/AWD vehicles due to their excellent snow performance, good off road and light weight. They are really quiet on the road. I have heard the BFGs get noisy as they get older. That said, BFGs are great tires too

Thanks for the reply! With that you’ve convinced me to place them on order tonight. I’ll see how fitment is with no lift and just the anti intrusion crash bars. Fingers crossed!

 

[Franco]

Looks good I have a back raptor with 35’s and have not done the front collar to level .. how does the ride feel now ? Is it dramatic? The one thing I worry about is the loss of any really usage the live valves . On the road with it now is great and using nitro grappler tires . -305/70r/17 . So it is a nice width and even on pavement they are not loud and feel that they are petty great at going really fast around town . Has the level kit for you personally feel like that ? Also wanted to ask Did you get rid of your running boards by chance ? If not would you be willing part with them ? If so DM me please thank you .

Thanks. Like the black ones too.
I went with an FMI 2" collar because I was told the 2.5 mad them ride rougher. I honestly do not feel any difference since I added the collars. Definitely would recommend. I really am not a fan of the rear being higher than the front
Yes took my steps off right away. Sold them for $200 since there were a lot available and I didn't have room to store them. Check Facebook Marketplace in your area. You should be able to find some cheap

 

[Franco]

Thanks for the reply! With that you’ve convinced me to place them on order tonight. I’ll see how fitment is with no lift and just the anti intrusion crash bars. Fingers crossed!

Haha
They are really good tires. Don't think I have ever seen a bad review
The 35/11.5/17 were a little hard to find. I bought mine on Amazon. Just under $300 each and free shipping
Good luck - What's your offset? If its pretty high it may work fine!

 

[Franco]

Looks amazing! Excuse my ignorance with this question, but would the Falken tires fit on the stock beadlock style rim? Loving this fitment and want to keep my stock rims if possible. If anyone has an answer regarding this, I’d appreciate the help!

Hi - Not sure if your question got answered but they would work great on stock beadlocks

 

[modified_rraptor]

Haha
They are really good tires. Don't think I have ever seen a bad review
The 35/11.5/17 were a little hard to find. I bought mine on Amazon. Just under $300 each and free shipping
Good luck - What's your offset? If its pretty high it may work fine!

The methods will be a 17x8.5 +35 offset which looks like it’ll work. I’ll keep everyone posted!

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