35x11.50 Load C

[AXE]

I noticed a lot of rims for 8 lug HDs are backordered too. I'm thinking of revisiting 38s on my HD, but I haven't found rims I like better than the AEV Bison rims.

 

[badbarts52]

I'm new to the site. Been spending hours researching all you helpful comments and experiences. Thanks to you all. I've done the wheel well and bumper trimming that Axe and others have done, including cutting the top off the metal bracket in back of wheel well. Had trouble finding wheels I liked that weren't out of stock. Finally bought wheels that are 18x9 with -9 offset. Going to keep suspension stock hopefully. Split between staying with "C" rated lighter weighted tires or going with the wider, heavier "E". I like the Falken A/T4W best. Ran A/T3W 325/65r18 on my lifted Toyota Tundra. They were great in all weather, but the ride was kind of stiff. I'm considering Falken A/T4W 35x11.50r18 Load C at 62.5 lbs and either same tire in 295/70r18 Load E at 69 lbs or 305/65r18 Load F (but lighter max load then 295) at 67 lbs.
35x11.50 34.9 x 11.9 x 9.2 62.5 lbs
295/70 34.3 x 12.2 x 9.9 69
305/65 33.8 x 12.2 x 10.3 67

I just installed these 285/75R17 E Wildpeak AT4Ws on my ZR2.

I had the load E AT3Ws on my last 1500 and I loved them. Put 100,000km (65,000 miles) on them and they still had a bit of life left in them when I upgraded trucks. Living in Canada I do a lot of winter driving towing a 24ft enclosed sled trailer so I need something winter rated.

I love these tires. And the load E work good for me!

 

[OldNH]

I just installed these 285/75R17 E Wildpeak AT4Ws on my ZR2.

I had the load E AT3Ws on my last 1500 and I loved them. Put 100,000km (65,000 miles) on them and they still had a bit of life left in them when I upgraded trucks. Living in Canada I do a lot of winter driving towing a 24ft enclosed sled trailer so I need something winter rated.

I love these tires. And the load E work good for me!

Friday I'm having my tires put on. Our tires are almost exactly the same size.
Yours 285/75R17 Load E 3,970 34.1 x 11.6 x 9.1 67 lbs
Mine 285/70R18 Load C 2,835 34 x 11.5 x 9.6 69 lbs

 

[badbarts52]

I just installed these 285/75R17 E Wildpeak AT4Ws on my ZR2.

I had the load E AT3Ws on my last 1500 and I loved them. Put 100,000km (65,000 miles) on them and they still had a bit of life left in them when I upgraded trucks. Living in Canada I do a lot of winter driving towing a 24ft enclosed sled trailer so I need something winter rated.

I love these tires. And the load E work good for me!

Also for reference, I’m on a 17x9 -12 offset and have a very small amount of poke.

Friday I'm having my tires put on. Our tires are almost exactly the same size.
Yours 285/75R17 Load E 3,970 34.1 x 11.6 x 9.1 67 lbs
Mine 285/70R18 Load C 2,835 34 x 11.5 x 9.6 69 lbs

very nice! Is your truck on stock suspension? I had the front bumper trimmed just a bit so they wouldn’t rub.

 

[OldNH]

Also for reference, I’m on a 17x9 -12 offset and have a very small amount of poke.

very nice! Is your truck on stock suspension? I had the front bumper trimmed just a bit so they wouldn’t rub.

Mine is stock. I cut the top off the black metal support bracket in the back of the front wheel well and zip tied the liner back. On the bumper end of the front wheel well I drilled a hole thru the plastic support piece that the fender liner attaches to. Then with 2 large zip ties I was able to bend it back 3/4-1". Then I cut the bumper back that much. Keeping my fingers crossed, but pretty sure that will be plenty of clearance. Here's pictures of my trimming.

 

[badbarts52]

Looks good! You should have no problems then.

 

[OldNH]

Looks good! You should have no problems then.

Got the tires put on. Falken Wildpeak 285/70R18. They look great. They feel a little heavier when steering, but ride nicer. Feels more like a truck. The heavier tires seem to absorb a lot of the smaller bumps I use to feel. Overall I'm very happy with them. I have about 1/2 - 3/4" clearance in the front wheel wells at all turning angles. No rubbing. The suspension is stock. I did trim wheel wells and bumper. These are the largest 285's and are only .3" diameter and .1 - .5" width smaller then 295's. The tread width is the same or even larger then a 295 (9.6"). Almost forgot. The wheels are 18 x 9 -9 offset and a 3/8" spacer (9.5mm) for a total offset of -18.

 

[AXE]

Got the tires put on. Falken Wildpeak 285/70R18. They look great. They feel a little heavier when steering, but ride nicer. Feels more like a truck. The heavier tires seem to absorb a lot of the smaller bumps I use to feel. Overall I'm very happy with them. I have about 1/2 - 3/4" clearance in the front wheel wells at all turning angles. No rubbing. The suspension is stock. I did trim wheel wells and bumper. These are the largest 285's and are only .3" diameter and .1 - .5" width smaller then 295's. The tread width is the same or even larger then a 295 (9.6"). Almost forgot. The wheels are 18 x 9 -9 offset and a 3/8" spacer (9.5mm) for a total offset of -18.

If you want to pin that liner tight on the front of the wheel well, you can get matching body screws at the autoparts store. There is a plastic subframe behind the liner. I did not find any wires or anything behind mine, so I drilled a couple 1/16 pilot holes and added thee screws.

 

[OldNH]

If you want to pin that liner tight on the front of the wheel well, you can get matching body screws at the autoparts store. There is a plastic subframe behind the liner. I did not find any wires or anything behind mine, so I drilled a couple 1/16 pilot holes and added thee screws.

I bent that plastic piece back and held it back with large zip ties and used the existing screw that holds the liner to that piece

 

[badbarts52]

Got the tires put on. Falken Wildpeak 285/70R18. They look great. They feel a little heavier when steering, but ride nicer. Feels more like a truck. The heavier tires seem to absorb a lot of the smaller bumps I use to feel. Overall I'm very happy with them. I have about 1/2 - 3/4" clearance in the front wheel wells at all turning angles. No rubbing. The suspension is stock. I did trim wheel wells and bumper. These are the largest 285's and are only .3" diameter and .1 - .5" width smaller then 295's. The tread width is the same or even larger then a 295 (9.6"). Almost forgot. The wheels are 18 x 9 -9 offset and a 3/8" spacer (9.5mm) for a total offset of -18.

Those look great! And they should really perform well for the winter months too!

How do you like those side steps? The ones the dealer had on my truck I’m not a huge fan of because they seem cheap like they might break easy.

 

[OldNH]

Those look great! And they should really perform well for the winter months too!

How do you like those side steps? The ones the dealer had on my truck I’m not a huge fan of because they seem cheap like they might break easy.

After having them for a year I’m very happy with them. They are up tight to the body, very strong and block gravel from flying up and hitting the truck.

 

[badbarts52]

After having them for a year I’m very happy with them. They are up tight to the body, very strong and block gravel from flying up and hitting the truck.

That’s awesome.