infinitereality
SLC IR/8
Had the deal of the year happen to me over the weekend and figured I'd share and get some opinions on fitment.
Someone on FB had some Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 37x12.50 with ~50% they were trying to sell for $750 because they couldn't fit them on a regular F-150 after he bought them, lol. He kept trying to sell them and no one would bite, but lots of people wanted to trade, none worked out for him. Over past couple weeks I'd offer that I'd be down to trade for my Cooper 35x12.5 and finally he asked for more pictures and if even tread wear it'd be an even swap. I ended up having less tread, so he asked for $100 which I thought was more than fair and took him up on it.
I knew a little about what could/would be required to fit them, so got them traded Saturday and figured I'd deal with any issues afterwards. Way less fender well, sits taller, more expensive tires, rides better and a good bit for tread.
My wheels aren't the FRF norm and have +25 offset which I believe helped me fit them easier? I'm on mid-perch and can turn them lock-to-lock and just barely clears the fender. I sold a bike so took it on a 200 mile trip yesterday and when I got home I checked I only had an every so slight rub on rear of front fender on passenger side, likely from turning. I'm fairly sure I could eliminate that if I wanted to go to top-perch. Reading previously on here it sounded like beating pinch welds in is a requirement to fit 37's, but I don't see a need...what am I missing?? Or am I okay with the wheel offset and the type of use the truck sees?
Any input is appreciated!
Someone on FB had some Nitto Trail Grappler M/T 37x12.50 with ~50% they were trying to sell for $750 because they couldn't fit them on a regular F-150 after he bought them, lol. He kept trying to sell them and no one would bite, but lots of people wanted to trade, none worked out for him. Over past couple weeks I'd offer that I'd be down to trade for my Cooper 35x12.5 and finally he asked for more pictures and if even tread wear it'd be an even swap. I ended up having less tread, so he asked for $100 which I thought was more than fair and took him up on it.
I knew a little about what could/would be required to fit them, so got them traded Saturday and figured I'd deal with any issues afterwards. Way less fender well, sits taller, more expensive tires, rides better and a good bit for tread.
My wheels aren't the FRF norm and have +25 offset which I believe helped me fit them easier? I'm on mid-perch and can turn them lock-to-lock and just barely clears the fender. I sold a bike so took it on a 200 mile trip yesterday and when I got home I checked I only had an every so slight rub on rear of front fender on passenger side, likely from turning. I'm fairly sure I could eliminate that if I wanted to go to top-perch. Reading previously on here it sounded like beating pinch welds in is a requirement to fit 37's, but I don't see a need...what am I missing?? Or am I okay with the wheel offset and the type of use the truck sees?
Any input is appreciated!
