What mods do I need to fit 35" tires

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What mods do I need to fit 35" tires

Post by Hunter87 » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:42 pm

Let me start by saying I'm not a fan of the search feature on the forum and I'm sorry for asking about info that is almost surely already on this site.

Now, I have a 2012 power wagon at stock height that I want to put 35's on. Is a levering kit required? This the an optimal offset/back spacing?

Thanks in advance.

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Re: What mods do I need to fit 35" tires

Post by DamageWagon » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:52 pm

Since you are swapping wheels, just get ones with proper backspace and offset. Thuren has recommendations on his site. For our years of trucks he just says +18-25mm offset with stock arms will clear. Stock wheels rub some at full lock with that size tire.

Lift/level does nothing to clear tires for our trucks.

I would recommend a 17x9 wheel, you can go bigger or smaller with that size vs a 17x8 some shops might not mount bigger tires.


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Re: What mods do I need to fit 35" tires

Post by Hunter87 » Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:55 pm

Thanks DamageWagon, I was checking out the specs on the Fuel Beast in 17x9, I'll have to look at the offset.

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Re: What mods do I need to fit 35" tires

Post by Hunter87 » Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:25 am

Would I be right to expect fender rub with a 35x12.5 17 on a 17x9 with 0 offset?

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Re: What mods do I need to fit 35" tires

Post by drdfblackm » Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:01 am

I am in the same boat as you....my wheels are +5 offset and I rub with 35s. My truck didn't come with stock wheels. Talked to guys at Thuren...have to get control arms for sure. I am going to start with control arms and adjustable track bar.

Good luck.

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