Help...........37" or 35", with no lift?

[Bolts21]

Hi, I am new to the board and just got my '06 h2 and will be putting on 35 or 37" muds, but can't decide yet. I have seen a few set ups on this forum I like. It seems that I have to get a 2" leveling kit to go with 37's or I'll have rubbing problems. Just wanted to get some advice from people who have both set ups and maybe some pictures. Keep in mind I'm in Orange County and will do no off roading and will go with a 18X9.75 wheel. I would appreciate some pics of your guys' awesome rides. Thanks.

[Bolts21]

Hi, I am new to the board and just got my '06 h2 and will be putting on 35 or 37" muds, but can't decide yet. I have seen a few set ups on this forum I like. It seems that I have to get a 2" leveling kit to go with 37's or I'll have rubbing problems. Just wanted to get some advice from people who have both set ups and maybe some pictures. Keep in mind I'm in Orange County and will do no off roading and will go with a 18X9.75 wheel. I would appreciate some pics of your guys' awesome rides. Thanks.

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bolts21:
Hi, I am new to the board and just got my '06 h2 and will be putting on 35 or 37" muds, but can't decide yet. I have seen a few set ups on this forum I like. It seems that I have to get a 2" leveling kit to go with 37's or I'll have rubbing problems. Just wanted to get some advice from people who have both set ups and maybe some pictures. Keep in mind I'm in Orange County and will do no off roading and will go with a 18X9.75 wheel. I would appreciate some pics of your guys' awesome rides. Thanks. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Why get "muds" then? 37's will hurt your mileage and speedometer.

[GLBLWARMR]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bolts21:
Hi, I am new to the board and just got my '06 h2 and will be putting on 35 or 37" muds, but can't decide yet. I have seen a few set ups on this forum I like. It seems that I have to get a 2" leveling kit to go with 37's or I'll have rubbing problems. Just wanted to get some advice from people who have both set ups and maybe some pictures. Keep in mind I'm in Orange County and will do no off roading and will go with a 18X9.75 wheel. I would appreciate some pics of your guys' awesome rides. Thanks. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am currently running a set of Motto MT700 18/9.5 rims loaded with 325/60/18 Toyo Open Country ATs. They only had 4 ATs when I bought mine so I loaded my spare with a 35x12.5x18 Open Country MT. I am thinking next tire purchase going with the MTs all the way around. I like the look better of the MT vice the AT. Been to lazy to shoot photos yet but may have some in the near future.

[rocketw19]

i have 24" rim on a 37"toyo mt it rubs a lil but nuttin to worrie about as long as you dont off road. i rolled my stock next to my new set up and the 37s were a hair bigger. i dont think they are 37" tall. anyways just look for pictures there are 1000s of them. i never use the search function it sucks. i just go threw every page and read the threads i like. youll find extra info that way also.

toyo o/c 37x13.5, no leveling kit. only rub is at full turn on the rear of the plastic fender well, no damage from that and it will wear away soon enough.

[strongrhino]

Goodyear MTR's 37" no lift...no leveling..never a rub on stock wheels. Looks and rides awesome. Could not be happier. Been off road on some medium grade stff..nothing crazy but never ever a rub even with 4 passengers. I have learned all Hummers come off differently but I guess i got lucky. I might tight the torsion bars an inch or so for a little more level look but I am indecisive cause I do not want to affect ride quality. The MTR's are smoothe as silk and fairly quiet and give the truck a whole new look without a lift. BTW I am on stock rims as well.

[Bolts21]

thanks rhino....got a pic? I am going to get new wheels which will be 9.75 I believe. These might rub because of the width?

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bolts21:
thanks rhino....got a pic? I am going to get new wheels which will be 9.75 I believe. These might rub because of the width? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What width tire you talking about?

I would avoid the 2" leveling kit. I've been told by a few experienced people that the kits put extra stress on front end parts and cause premature wear. In all likelihood, you won't need the kit to clear 37s.

[Bolts21]

Leaning towards Goodyear MTR's which are 12.50's I believe. Toys is my other option.

37x13.5 toyo oc

[strongrhino]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by shorterbus:
37x13.5 toyo oc </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
E-mail me me and I will be glad to send you pix. I am a retard and do not not know to post pix so I will send you them and you post em. I can not reiterate how I feel these are the best all around tire on a stock wheel. Everyone has their opinions of course..I have been dealing wit the MTR's on multiple vehicles and will never go back. BTW the optimal psi is 40. Got em a discount tire for $280 each I believe and if you rotate them every 3-5k you will get good life. Had em on a jeep Rubicon- beat the **** out them and put 40k on them and they still had 80% tread. So others opinions may differ but I don't think there is a better tire. I will send pix tomorrow for sure. Plus they balanced perfectly strongrhino@hotmail.com Look forward to hearing from you!

[rodster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bolts21:
Leaning towards Goodyear MTR's which are 12.50's I believe. Toys is my other option. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Lots of people run 37 x 12.50 with no problems.

As someone up this thread suggested, no two trucks are alike. What rubs on one truck doesn't on another.

Given the fact you don't plan on off-roading, I don't think you'll have a problem. If you do have rubbing, it'll likely be minor.

Another variable in the equation is wheel backspace.

BTW, don't say you'll never go off-road. You might just go once and then you'll be hooked. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

[rocketw19]

forgot to add my rims are 10" wide and my toyos are 13.50 wide. and like i said just a lil rubbin

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bolts21:
Keep in mind I'm in Orange County and will do no off roading and will go with a 18X9.75 wheel. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sell the H2 and go buy a Prius.

[Bolts21]

give me a break!

[1BADH2]

Go with 41's http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DRTYFN]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Bolts21:
give me a break! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No way, Jose.

[devilsfan]

37" MTRs with no lift.

No rub when installed, then a dealer alignment chewed the heck out of one of them.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/wookiemouse/newtires5.jpg

Stacy

[KenP]

Wow, Stacy. That's a small truck. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Bolts21]

thanks Devil, never had any problems with anything else? If I never plan on lifting it, would you reccomend 35's or 7's?

[devilsfan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by KenP:
Wow, Stacy. That's a small truck. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Better? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/wookiemouse/DSCN2534.jpg

Bolts - Other than the bad alignment, I had zero issues running 37s with all else stock. The height difference was very noticeable - a lot of non-H2 owners would come up to me and ask if it was lifted. But the nice thing is, the handling was the same and none of your warranty was voided. You MIGHT get some rubbing at the top of the wells if you go over something like a speed bump, but it's not going to hurt anything.

I've been VERY pleased with the MTRs. If you're not taking it off-road, I would highly recommend these tires - I've put about 20,000 miles on them and they show almost no wear at all. They're one of the harder compound tires out there.

Stacy

[Adam in CO]

37s, no lift. Offset wheels eliminated the rubbing.

[KenP]

Alec, that's a nice winch bumper. Where'd you get it? And I thought you had the rear of your truck lifted about 10"s when you were in Moab. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_confused.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

Much better, Stacy.

Adam, that's a nice pic, brother. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[JDLarue]

37x13.50x17 Toyo M/T's on stock rims with no lift on an 03 H2. Only slight rubbing when making tight turns. Just took off some BFG muds and they were WAY louder than the Toyo's on the road.

[Adam in CO]

This thread was dead for like 13 months. Weird.

[MarineHawk]

37s, no lift. Offset wheels eliminated the rubbing.

Adam: What kind of wheels do you have and what is the backspacing? I'm looking for black wheels with 4.5" BS.
Thanks in advance.

[Adam in CO]

Adam: What kind of wheels do you have and what is the backspacing? I'm looking for black wheels with 4.5" BS.
Thanks in advance.

Rockcrawler Series 97. They have 3.5".

[Longhorn]

37" BFG MTs on stock rims!:beerchug: No lift.

I bought my 2nd set 2 weeks ago. I got ~35K miles out of the last set with a lot of wheeling trips.

They balance easily, they're fairly quiet and they perform well in a wide range of conditions. I have heard they suck in snow, but we don't get that in Central Texas.

[MarineHawk]

Rockcrawler Series 97. They have 3.5".

Thanks. Are you happy with them?

It looks like they also come in 4.5" BS: http://www.4wheelparts.com/4wp/products/productLine.asp?cat=WHE&prodline=3204&catName=&man=TECH

I assume I would want the 9" ones, right?
I've got the 37" X 13" (name says 12.5", but specs say 13.1") Cooper STTs.

Something like?:

Rock Crawler Series 97
Size: 17 X 9 Bolt Pattern: 8-6.5
Back Spacing: 4.5 Finish: Black Painted
PCW97-7981

[Cesardajr]

well i got the front leveling kit and 5000 miles and no problems,
i'm running 37x12.50xR17 Procomp Extreme a/t's on the stock wheels and even with the leveling kit, i have a slight rub at full turn. i would go with the 37" and crank the torsion keys a bit and you should be fine, just go with a 12.5 wide tire.

[Diceman]

20" RIms with 37" Tires, no Lift and no problems!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/ipstack/side_1024_2.jpg