Wheels and tire setup and why

[Oldfart]

I'm on second set of tires, still first set of phasers, 37k. I like looking at modded Raptors, it's just not for me. I figured I would say it before some old "stay off my lawn" guy did. I don't wear gold chain either.

It's good there's no old guys in here, they're really annoying!

 

[Wayne Gaba]

time to replace my KO2's , only have 26k on them they did not wear well, thinking about the Nitto Ridge Grappler, any feedback on them ?

 

[Phil O]

time to replace my KO2's , only have 26k on them they did not wear well, thinking about the Nitto Ridge Grappler, any feedback on them ?

I don’t have any firsthand experience. I know people with them and they love them. They look good. If you get them in the same size tire as the stock KO2 the you would be increasing unsparing weight of almost 8lbs per wheel. Probably change the performance a bit.

 

[FerdFteen]

I'm running 37 Ridge Grapplers on 20" VenomRex 601s. It's definitely stiffer than stock, but I need to reduce my tire pressures some. Winter in central TX is ridiculous with the daily temperature swings, so keeping cold pressure consistent is a little tough.

I'm only about 10k miles in, but thinking of something like 37 KM3's with 17 or 18" wheels once the RG wear down.

 

[Phil O]

I'm running 37 Ridge Grapplers on 20" VenomRex 601s. It's definitely stiffer than stock, but I need to reduce my tire pressures some. Winter in central TX is ridiculous with the daily temperature swings, so keeping cold pressure consistent is a little tough.

I'm only about 10k miles in, but thinking of something like 37 KM3's with 17 or 18" wheels once the RG wear down.

How do you like the 601’s? Those were what I initially wanted but decided against that big of a wheel. Sure do look good though.

 

[500mag]

I'm running 37 Ridge Grapplers on 20" VenomRex 601s. It's definitely stiffer than stock, but I need to reduce my tire pressures some. Winter in central TX is ridiculous with the daily temperature swings, so keeping cold pressure consistent is a little tough.

I'm only about 10k miles in, but thinking of something like 37 KM3's with 17 or 18" wheels once the RG wear down.

I've had both RGs and KM3s in 37". KM3s are vastly superior on every surface. RGs are more quiet when new, but when worn get louder. RGs will last longer because the tread compound is softer on the KM3s, but if traction is paramount, go with the KM3s.

 

[FerdFteen]

How do you like the 601’s? Those were what I initially wanted but decided against that big of a wheel. Sure do look good though.

Same, I love the look, but they are impractical for anything other than on road use. I'm planning to go off road more this year, so will so see how that goes. Depending how that goes, might end up selling my current setup to get into 37/17 KM3s sooner.

I've been reading some of those Velgen forged threads that are spamming the forums. Seems like they only offer 18s and 20s, but 37 x 18 might not be bad. Will probably do some reading of other threads since some guys insist 17s are the only way to go for off road.

 

[Beinkounter]

35’ Ridge grapplers, on 20’s. Love them. Super quiet and comfortable. I dont do any hardcore offroading, just normal stuff. So far they’ve been great.

 

[FerdFteen]

@Beinkounter are those Vapors? How do you like them? They are pretty heavy from what I remember reading before. They look sharp though!

 

[Beinkounter]

@Beinkounter are those Vapors? How do you like them? They are pretty heavy from what I remember reading before. They look sharp though!

Thanks! Yes indeed they are. I had them installed before I took delivery of the truck, so don’t have a point of reference to compare to, but the truck rides beautifully on and offroad.