Potential Set-up

[Charky]

If and when the actual day comes when my truck arrives, here's my potential set-up (to date):

Front suspension
Eibach shock E60-35-037-08-10
Eibach spring E30-35-037-01-20
Upper control arms, not decided but Camburg, SPC Performance or Supreme Suspensions are candidates.

Rear shocks
Bilstein 5165

Wheels
Method Bead Grip MR701, 18x9 +18mm offset

Tires
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, LT305/70R18

Anything about the above that screams "No, that won't work!"?

This doesn't include the myriad of other stuff (like I've got a money tree growing in the back yard ) but they're not as much a fitment concern.

Thanks!

 

[Cranbery]

If and when the actual day comes when my truck arrives, here's my potential set-up (to date):

Front suspension
Eibach shock E60-35-037-08-10
Eibach spring E30-35-037-01-20
Upper control arms, not decided but Camburg, SPC Performance or Supreme Suspensions are candidates.

Rear shocks
Bilstein 5165

Wheels
Method Bead Grip MR701, 18x9 +18mm offset

Tires
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, LT305/70R18

Anything about the above that screams "No, that won't work!"?

This doesn't include the myriad of other stuff (like I've got a money tree growing in the back yard ) but they're not as much a fitment concern.

Thanks!

The Baja boss run bigger than other tires, the 305/70 might be real tight in there. The Eibach springs raise 2.7 though so might be OK, just something to be careful with/look at closely before pulling the trigger.

 

[Tremhunter]

I was warned against the Baja. Hard to balance. Hard to find. I got the Falken wildcats .

 

[FaKtor34]

I was warned against the Baja. Hard to balance. Hard to find. I got the Falken wildcats .

The Falken wildpeak at3w has almost the exact same tread pattern as the Boss AT, they run a little truer to size than the MT Boss does, as @Cranbery said the Boss runs larger and weighs more because of it, in some instances the size difference between the Boss and other tires of the same exact size are almost a full 1/2".
Saying that if your set on the Boss then test fit before dumping your money on them, you may find you need to go a little smaller.

 

[Charky]

The Falken wildpeak at3w has almost the exact same tread pattern as the Boss AT, they run a little truer to size than the MT Boss does, as @Cranbery said the Boss runs larger and weighs more because of it, in some instances the size difference between the Boss and other tires of the same exact size are almost a full 1/2".
Saying that if your set on the Boss then test fit before dumping your money on them, you may find you need to go a little smaller.

Thanks for this feedback. You and @Cranbery are cautioning me on the size, which I'm definitely taking to heart, and then based on @Tremhunter I've checked out the Falken Wildpeak at3w and they have good reviews. This is helpful!

 

[FaKtor34]

Not trying to turn you away from the Boss, but I will say in my opinion the wildpeak is the best tire I have ever ran, even with 2/32s tread they never lost traction on wet roads, they tow well and other than needing to spin them a little to clean out thick clay type mud they will hold their own against any tire on the market.

 

[Cranbery]

Thanks for this feedback. You and @Cranbery are cautioning me on the size, which I'm definitely taking to heart, and then based on @Tremhunter I've checked out the Falken Wildpeak at3w and they have good reviews. This is helpful!

I have the 295/70/18 Baja set up and it's tight. Like someone said, it's almost 1/2" bigger in some cases. My set is 11.3" x 34.6" in actual size... Almost 35s, in some cases the same as some smaller 35s.

I do like the tires though, i don't regret it. Just know the numbers that actually matter are the actual tire size, as long as you're within 11.5" and 34.75" or so, you will be good with a 2.5 raise in the front. Less than 2.5, you'll rub. And those numbers are the upper limits.

 

[Yeti]

If and when the actual day comes when my truck arrives, here's my potential set-up (to date):

Front suspension
Eibach shock E60-35-037-08-10
Eibach spring E30-35-037-01-20
Upper control arms, not decided but Camburg, SPC Performance or Supreme Suspensions are candidates.

Rear shocks
Bilstein 5165

Wheels
Method Bead Grip MR701, 18x9 +18mm offset

Tires
Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, LT305/70R18

Anything about the above that screams "No, that won't work!"?

This doesn't include the myriad of other stuff (like I've got a money tree growing in the back yard ) but they're not as much a fitment concern.

Thanks!

I'm liking my 305/70r18 g003s on 18x9 et 20 but don't have the miles that @FaKtor34 on the wildpeaks. Lol, I only have about 200 miles on my treads.

Another route that some people have gone (and I'm considering) is to go with 75 profile tires and stock width or oe wheels.

 

[FaKtor34]

I'm liking my 305/70r18 g003s on 18x8 et 20 but don't have the miles that @FaKtor34 on the wildpeaks. Lol, I only have about 200 miles on my treads.

Another route that some people have gone (and I'm considering) is to go with 75 profile tires and stock width or oe wheels.

I think the g003s run about the same size as the wildpeaks and other tires, plus that tire is also about 3 times more aggressive, than the Boss AT it would probably fit better than the Boss AT, and has good reviews.

 

[Yeti]

I think the g003s run about the same size as the wildpeaks and other tires, plus that tire is also about 3 times more aggressive, than the Boss AT it would probably fit better than the Boss AT, and has good reviews.

Yeah, I keep forgetting that not everyone is looking for the same thing out of their trucks as I am