Drivability of 35"s?

[Cody Ray]

I am currently trying to decided what size tires to run on my 2wd ranger after adding glass and Camburg 5.5. 35"s would be nice however I have heard that they are difficult to balance and can create unwanted vibrations at highway speeds. Are 33"s any better assuming they are mounted on the same vehicle and wheels with the same width (12.5")?

 

[wahlstrom1]

Most people that say big tires are hard to balance and vibrate a lot are remeniscing of the old days of bias ply swampers....

Get a good set of radial MT's and you won't have any issues. My 37" Toyo's and MTR K's ran true and balanced, and the extra sidewall height makes for smoother roads.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

A 35 isn't a big tire by any means anymore....

My 35" radials drove like a dream on the highway. My current bias swampers on the other hand...not so much but that is to be expected.

Buy a good radial MT or AT and giver.

 

[legoms013]

A 35 isn't a big tire by any means anymore....

My 35" radials drove like a dream on the highway. My current bias swampers on the other hand...not so much but that is to be expected.

Buy a good radial MT or AT and giver.

Seems like 35's used to be the defacto tire standard. Now everyone at least wears 37's if they do any kind of wheelin nowadays...

 

[bilzy7]

I almost wanna get a cheap 2wd ranger just so I can get a decent LT kit and not blow 3500 just on front end parts lol. Go 35's and enjoy that shit!

 

[AgPete139]

I've got Goodyear MT and I only get vibrations on my 35's above 65mph. Then again, I need to have them balanced again.

But you'll be fine.

 

[Cody Ray]

I've got Goodyear MT and I only get vibrations on my 35's above 65mph. Then again, I need to have them balanced again.

But you'll be fine.

Do you find that you need to balance your tires frequently over the life of the tread?

 

[wahlstrom1]

Only if you tend to knock weights off, or tear chunks out of the tread. On anything bigger then a 33" tire I bead balance using BB's. It compensates for chewed up tires, mud in the treads, ice in the rims etc as it's a constantly dynamic balance.

 

[AgPete139]

Do you find that you need to balance your tires frequently over the life of the tread?

More mainly DD, I'd suggest to try and make it a point at least once a year. You can also rotate your own tires over the course of the year as well.

I usually just balance them when I feel the vibrations getting bad...

 

[Blake.]

35's are doable.I have 32's on my B2 now and will be goin up to 35's soon. I say go for it.

33's arelittle easier to deal with though.