The impact of Larger Tires

[Apex IV]

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[SJ]

Buddy:

Thanks for the 1st-hand account. I think the solution may be to go with a tire similar to what OLE YLLR has. It may be an optical illusion, but ProComp's 35" tires seem larger in Overall Diameter (OD) than BFGs same offering. We run 35" ProComp MTs on our truck and they look quite a bit "meatier" than the 35s on the H2.

[Longhorn]

APEX-

Could you post a pic of your truck with the 37 BFGs? I have seen lots of trucks with the 37 GY MTR, but not a single one with the BFG ATs.

Thanks

[Apex IV]

Longhorn:

Sure. I need to take a few pix before this unit goes away. After having this unit for almost a year, I'm kind of embarrassed that I haven't taken more than a few pictures of it yet. You might also want to get in in the SA area dinner being planned for 08/11, 08/12, or 08/13... Check the thread at:
http://www.elcova.com/groupee/forums?a=tpc&s=2826088551&f=2306011751&m=265606186 3

I imagine that one of my employees will want my 37's for their vehicle... :-)

Since I am contemplating a custom GOBI rack and spare tire overhead, I may need to switch to something like the 35" BFG "Baja" tire in order to clear my garage and carport at the office. My employees' H2's won't have the rack, so they are OK on clearance, I think.

Overall, I've been pleased with the 37 x12.50 x 17's as they look "stock", but just fill the wheel well openings better (IMHO) than the 315/70's.

Hope this helps!

-Randall Garrett-

[OLE YLLR]

HEY PHIL! I'M USING THE 35x12.50 17 PRO-COMP XTERRAINS AND I'M PRETTY HAPPY WITH THEM.

[Bad Dawg]

Everything Buddy says is true. I guess the low riders have a good thing going with their 20" wheels and ultra low profile rubber .

You can never have enough horsepower! Yellow LUX, Airforce intake, stainless headers and exhaust, Gobi rack and ladder, roof mounted off road lights, full wrap brush guard, rear light guards, outside tire carrier, Rancho 4" suspension lift, Ultra "EN4CER" 17x9 wheels, Goodyear 37/12.50R17 MT/R tires, removed side-step bars, 9.5ti warn multi-mount winch.

[TonkaH2]

Geez, Buddy, you sure know how to kill a guys dreams... I've wanted the 37's for months, and now I hear the awful truth. Maybe an inch of clearance isn't worth it...

BTW, we have lots of 15 MPH hairpins around here, and you can really push the '2 around - the tires slide predictably before the body rolls over. Quite impressive for such a top-heavy vehicle.

-Jack
Yellow H2 adv. Warn winch
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[This message was edited by TonkaH2 on 06-28-03 at 12:21 PM.]