AzEngineer - To each their own, but lets get some facts straight. I am running 37 bfg at's on mid perch on stock black painted rims, so my cost was the tires and some paint. Mid perch had already been done. Here is what you gain:
Clearance
Fills out the wheel well much better(ford originally had 37 's at mid perch for the stock raptor until the compliance and risk tolerance idiots jumped on them)
Absolutely no need to change gears; tiny amount of power loss- but a good excuse to upgrade the gears and have a faster truck
more aggressive look
smoother ride
slightly better off road
Honestly a much better look-check out some of the posts
The bfg at is not a true 37, so no rubbing, fits the spare under, no need to trim, or change wells, fenders, etc.
I have moderately off-roaded with no issues
Put your truck on mid perch and get these tires and it will be the best you can spend.
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Permian - sweet pics! The truck looks great!