Installed 37's on Gen3 35 Raptor - no issues.

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Lots of speculation / feedback on if 37's would fit. Thought i would share some pics/info on my install.

- Stock truck, no suspension changes.

- No clearance issues, full lock each direction has a minimum of 2" clearance even at closest position to any chassis/fender.
- Full size Ford Forged wheel w/ 37X12.5R17LT fits in stock spare location no modification. I did have to center it as it was raised by moving it about 1/2 back.
- Tires are BFGoodrich 37X12.5R17LT 116S KO's (specs here)
- Ford Forged wheel + stock 35's weight was 103.2 lbs
- Ford Forged wheel + 37's weight was 101.6 lbs.
- Stock offset (34mm) which helps

Other notes:
- Plan is to per-order Fox Race shocks for 37’s
- Picked up some Alcon 5mm spacers but 12.5 wide 37" is narrower so the stock wheels have no clearance issues


Factory 17" Forged Aluminum wheels specs (from @FordTechOne):
- Forged Aluminum (bead lock): +1.3”/34mm
- “Raptor 37” forged aluminum bead lock: +1.2”/30mm

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Installed

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Closest position on front side

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Need a profile shot of it... There is a stock 37" wheel and tire package coming for sale around me and trying to decide if I want to do it.

37s on my power wagon looked almost too big
 
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Need a profile shot of it... There is a stock 37" wheel and tire package coming for sale around me and trying to decide if I want to do it.

37s on my power wagon looked almost too big

Ill get some here soon but, definitely not to big.
 
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Would also like to see a full profile picture. Any rubbing. How is the ride? Speedos or any other computer issues?
 
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Would also like to see a full profile picture. Any rubbing. How is the ride? Speedos or any other computer issues?

Zero rubbing across entire range with a 2” gap at it’s closest position bumper or chassis.
Going to get on a flex ramp soon and will post more detail.
Ride has a little more cushion which was the point (more sidewall).
No change in feel/power (1.5lbs difference in tires helps)
Very Slight increase in resistance in steering gut goes away when switching from Normal to Comfort.

A tune would be great but not an option yet

Need a profile shot of it... There is a stock 37" wheel and tire package coming for sale around me and trying to decide if I want to do it.

37s on my power wagon looked almost too big

37’s look ideal (my preference) - the 35’s for me looked like they had some room for more.
 
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Sick! I would think trying to stuff in some toyo mt 37's without a level may not work. My gen2 is on 9k miles old and local dealership is getting in a 35 package at MSRP. Thinking about it but would want to move over the wheels and tires (only have 4k miles and a matching spare)
 
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Sick! I would think trying to stuff in some toyo mt 37's without a level may not work. My gen2 is on 9k miles old and local dealership is getting in a 35 package at MSRP. Thinking about it but would want to move over the wheels and tires (only have 4k miles and a matching spare)

From my experience what matters most is wheel offset. The same tire can go from zero rub to major rubbing on wheels alone (personal experience). e.g. I can go 37x13.5 on the stock wheels or rubbing w/ 37x12.5/27 on 0 offset wheels.

I think what's also important is these are not gen2 fenders / wheel wells so things might fit on gen3's that didn't on 2's without modification.
 

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From my experience what matters most is wheel offset. The same tire can go from zero rub to major rubbing on wheels alone (personal experience). e.g. I can go 37x13.5 on the stock wheels or rubbing w/ 37x12.5/27 on 0 offset wheels.

I think what's also important is these are not gen2 fenders / wheel wells so things might fit on gen3's that didn't on 2's without modification.

Exactly. It definitely looks like gen3 fenders are much bigger. Haven’t seen a gen 3 in person yet
 
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