Leveled on 34s or 35s?

[ETN]

Wildpeak's are the perfect tire for your description, your less than 2 hrs from me so I can vouch for their effectiveness in this region, the absolute best tire I have ran to date, however if I can find the MT Baja boss at on sale somewhere close to the same price as the Falkens I might give them a try, similar tread pattern and warranty.

Appreciate the input. Reviews of the Falkens are pretty glowing, and nice to hear personal experience, especially in the area. Will check out the Baja, haven't even looked at MT honestly, as I assumed the price point was up there, Falkens are attractive at about 50 less/tire than Toyo/Nitto.

Can't remember if it was you, but seems like I've read somewhere on here that Wildpeaks maintained their road performance with wear, and as I'm dad mobile more often than not these days, that's important to me.

 

[FaKtor34]

Well you can't go wrong with the Falkens, they handle the roll well and at 2/32" tread they still got me through 3" of slush, I play the dad mobile as well and have to be at work regardless of weather, so tires are one of the most important pieces to any vehicle I own.

 

[putz173]

How do you like the Mickey T bajas?

Love them, was always a ko2 guy and tried duratrac a couple times but I’ll stick with these going forward, they still carry the winter rating for insurance discounts here in Ontario and they are fantastic in the snow and not sure how they did it, but quiet

 

[Cheif2Slo]

Exactly what I wanted to know. I was a ko2 guy as well but got really tired of the horrible wet traction and noise after about 20k. These look like they may be on the shortlist. Thanks!

 

[ETN]

Have owned a couple sets of ko2, yeah, but came to realize there are better options. Stock Grabbers are second set I've owned, and a set of Toyo briefly. Have never run Falkens, and since FaKtor mentioned the Mickey Baja AT, can't quit looking at those. Nice looking tire, wish they came in 285/75, but may try the 295/70's.

 

[ETN]

Well you can't go wrong with the Falkens, they handle the roll well and at 2/32" tread they still got me through 3" of slush, I play the dad mobile as well and have to be at work regardless of weather, so tires are one of the most important pieces to any vehicle I own.

@FaKtor34, thought I'd post this, as (per your thoughts/experience around performance of the Wildpeak A/T3W), it's a pretty glowing testament to the tires..
https://toptirereview.com/mickey-thompson-baja-boss-a-t-vs-falken-wildpeak-a-t3w/

 

[b-real]

295/70/18 which ends up 34.5" with 2" level, no rubbing

I wonder if you could fit some 1.5" wheel spacers on there. I too like the looks of the stock wheels, but also like the look of a little poke

 

[putz173]

I wonder if you could fit some 1.5" wheel spacers on there. I too like the looks of the stock wheels, but also like the look of a little poke

I wouldnt want them, im good with flush fitment. I cross a couple farmers lanes and corn fields for hunting down gravel roads, rather the stones stay in the wheel wheel then up the side of my truck or someones windshield, but when turning its pretty close, it rubs on ice buildup at full lock

 

[Rabidtastic]

How close is Method's Titanium to the OE wheel finish?

 

[FaKtor34]

I ended up getting a 34x12 to keep the 3Peak snow rating that the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/Ts on here that you loose when you step up to the 35, I do drive on logging roads with 1-2 feet of snow, so that was a must.

In my infinite wisdom, I made some assumptions:

1. No speedo recalibration (it’s within 10% diameter from factory 33s)
2. Can fit in my garage
3. Mpg won’t be as affected.
4. Lighter tire

Guess what? Almost all of these are FALSE. Except the first and maybe the second. Haven’t tested it yet, have less than an inch before I hit. 35s would *maybe* make it into my garage.

I’ll be putting a 35x12.5 KO3 on this once I burn these Mickey-ts out. So far I love them though.

If you want traction stay away from the KO no's, other than packed snow the MT beats them on every other category.

 

[CAMDENN]

If you want traction stay away from the KO no's, other than packed snow the MT beats them one every other category.

I’ve heard and read the same thing about the KO’s.

 

[ramu3527]

With the rear of the truck dropped 1.25" (which brought the nose up about 1/2" if I remember correctly), the stock rim/tires hold their own. The soft walled Grabbers ride nicely.

I'm actually a big fan of the Tremor rims, and don't plan to ever go with anything else.

I dont want to get too aggressive on stance, but wouldn't mind a little more sidewall, and would like to go with something like 85/75/18. Sounds like a 2" lift in front (and OEM 2.25" blocks back under rear) should accomplish, for no rub? Have read around on here some, but would love commentary from owners with roughly 35" tire, and factory lift vs an additional 2" for no rub (doubt I'll ever fully flex the truck, or rarely anyway).

Love the look of the Geolander MT, but as I'm not offroad as much as I used to be, maybe angling towards something like Wildpeak AT3. Looking for that happy place on an aggressive AT, running a single set of tires year round, for occasional offroad and snow, but mostly wet roads and all around performance in Knoxville vicinity, ideally something that doesn't sling a ton of gravel.

To highjack just a tad, or if you could PM me, tell me about dropping the rear of the truck 1.25". I have some ASC 2.5" pucks but haven't installed yet. What are the pros and cons of the dropping the ass and?

 

[Wile_Coyote]

I went with a 285/75/18 after I got my leveling kit. You get the height of the 35" without the fitment issues that come with the extra width. Its actually a better load rating as well and is closer to a true 35" diameter than most 35's. Will try and get some pics later.

...The poke of a 35x12.5 does look awesome though.

Edit, added pics

What offset are those wheels?

 

[df4801]

I just installed autospring 1 1/2" pucks and then got Falken 295/70-18's

Looks and rides great. Still just a very slight rake. No rubbing.

 

[Bigred700]

I just installed autospring 1 1/2" pucks and then got Falken 295/70-18's

Looks and rides great. Still just a very slight rake. No rubbing.

Picts.? I have a 1.5 inch kit as well and am in need of new tires. Would love to see the look of the Falken's on the stock rims with a 1.5 level

 

[df4801]

Picts.? I have a 1.5 inch kit as well and am in need of new tires. Would love to see the look of the Falken's on the stock rims with a 1.5 level

 

[df4801]

Those are 295/70-18 FALKEN A/T 4W’s

 

[Bigred700]

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That looks fantastic. Thank you!!

I'm going with the 295/70's

 

[PNWTremor]

Looking at leveling the truck in the spring. Really like the Fuel Rebel rims 20x9. A little off set. That size rim Have seen other you tube videos where standard lariats or xlts leveled on 34s and it looks great but am not sure if those would look small on the Tremor due to the factory lift . Thoughts?

I went with a 34x12 (295/70R17) Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T and some Method 703 +0 offset. 2” level from Bilstein 6112s/5160s + 1” spacer. 0 rubbing, and I wheel this thing a lot. I can’t fit my truck in the garage with a 35, I have less than 1/4 inch before I hit my garage door pulling in.