FMI 2" Collars + Falken Wildpeak AT4 35/11.50/17 on 17x8.5 +25 offset KMC KM552 Wheels

[Sea Lindsey]

I like your tires and how much they stick out from the fenders, very nice. I have great performance with 11.5" width on an Jeep XJ, used to lead rockhounding trips twice a week. Lots of mile on AZ desert and mountain trials. Never a problem and the Jeep performed as well or better than vehicles I was leading.

As you can see I also have a white Raptor and would like to know how much modification it took make the tires fit your wheel wells. Any insight you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I have already added 2.25" collars and am running the bead-locks without BL rings.

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[Franco]

I like your tires and how much they stick out from the fenders, very nice. I have great performance with 11.5" width on an Jeep XJ, used to lead rockhounding trips twice a week. Lots of mile on AZ desert and mountain trials. Never a problem and the Jeep performed as well or better than vehicles I was leading.

As you can see I also have a white Raptor and would like to know how much modification it took make the tires fit your wheel wells. Any insight you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I have already added 2.25" collars and am running the bead-locks without BL rings.

Thank you! They are working well!
Since you have the collars, just remove the crash bars and you should be good. Maybe a little bit of plastic trimming

 

[Sea Lindsey]

I don't know the factory wheel off set. It sounds as though they should be sufficient?

 

[Franco]

I don't know the factory wheel off set. It sounds as though they should be sufficient?

I think the offset is super high like +55.

 

[Sea Lindsey]

Hmmm, sounds like new wheels might be ideal. Thanks for your feedback, very much appreciated.

 

[modified_rraptor]

I think the offset is super high like +55.

Yeah that's correct, stock is 17x8.5 +55. I actually scooped up a set of bronco SAS wheels @17x8.5 +30, but the cost in powder coating to get them to my liking, and the additional weight of those wheels swayed my opinion to go with the methods @ +35 offset. I'll gain about .8 inches away from the upper control arm with this setup so I think it'll clear the suspension components fine. Here are what the SAS wheels looked like.

 

[Sea Lindsey]

Thanks for the insight. Looks as though tire tread might be just inside the wheel well. Please post a picture once the tires are mounted. I'm real interested to see how the fit.

 

[Havasu RR]

Thanks. Like the black ones too.
I went with an FMI 2" collar because I was told the 2.5 mad them ride rougher. I honestly do not feel any difference since I added the collars. Definitely would recommend. I really am not a fan of the rear being higher than the front
Yes took my steps off right away. Sold them for $200 since there were a lot available and I didn't have room to store them. Check Facebook Marketplace in your area. You should be able to find some cheap

Are you having any problems with Rock chips etc?.. I think those trucks look so much better without those side steps.

 

[Franco]

Are you having any problems with Rock chips etc?.. I think those trucks look so much better without those side steps.

I had the same concerns so I had the lower panels PPFd along with the front portion of the rear fenders. No issues so far
I hated the way those steps looked and they hit me in the calves each time I got out of the truck

 

[Havasu RR]

I had the same concerns so I had the lower panels PPFd along with the front portion of the rear fenders. No issues so far
I hated the way those steps looked and they hit me in the calves each time I got out of the truck

I was also going to do some ppf. Probably a little bit more coverage though. Arizona pin stripes. Pesky trail branches.

 

[Stanyu0119]

Thanks. Like the black ones too.
I went with an FMI 2" collar because I was told the 2.5 mad them ride rougher. I honestly do not feel any difference since I added the collars. Definitely would recommend. I really am not a fan of the rear being higher than the front
Yes took my steps off right away. Sold them for $200 since there were a lot available and I didn't have room to store them. Check Facebook Marketplace in your area. You should be able to find some cheap

I just put the FMI 2.5” collar and it made the ride significantly stiffer. Sounds like that extra half inch push really made a big difference, but the truck really needs 2.5 in the front to look level

 

[Franco]

I just put the FMI 2.5” collar and it made the ride significantly stiffer. Sounds like that extra half inch push really made a big difference, but the truck really needs 2.5 in the front to look level

Yes I wanted to go 2.5 but I ultimately added some weight to the bed and am happy with its stance (Retractable bed cover and Yakima Overhaul HD racks)

 

[GregFoutz]

Latest updates!

Also added the Ford Performance Module (Avail in CA - Yay), PPF'd the lower doors, rear fender and hood, Line X'd the bed, front skid plate and under bumper.

Appreciate all the help from the forum

Looks great!!!!

 

[Cool Contractor]

Thank you!
Yes I was too but read an article by an engineer (Just a google search) that tested and proved out that a slightly narrower tire is not only more efficient but more effective too on mid size trucks.
Also the tire is so much lighter and I like the way it looks on the truck vs a 315 or 12.5

I read the when aired down, the 12.5 wide tired will have a wider contact patch and the narrower 11.5 will have a longer contact patch. Both tires aired down had a similar contact patch.

 

[Franco]

I read the when aired down, the 12.5 wide tired will have a wider contact patch and the narrower 11.5 will have a longer contact patch. Both tires aired down had a similar contact patch.

True - From an engineering standpoint the narrower is better

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