Here she is with new shoes

kacyk · #1 10-01-2005, 06:54 PM

MKW M18 wrapped in Toyo Open Country M/T's 35/12.50-18. Absolutely no rubbing with an inch to spare. I'll probably need to adjust the torsion bars up front if I want to do some serious wheeling but even after two H2's, that's never happened.

I can't stress enough getting the right off set on the wheels. To test out whether the tires would fit the tire store ordered a single 18 inch wheel with the "same" off set and back spacing as the MKW's. It rubbed with those wheels, but I have an inch to spare with these wheels.

Morale of the story? Even with the same specs wheels will vary depending on who makes them. Also, with the "other" wheel the tires stuck out of the fender about two inches. With the MKW's it sticks out only 0.5 inches.

Jason sells the correct wheels on this site. Go to the H3 Accessories section and then look at the wheels he offers. I am so glad that i went with the correct wheels. Otherwise, I'd have rubbing and the whole torsion or lift issue. Additionally, I'd be kicking up every darn pebble onto my rear fender.

kacyk · #2 10-01-2005, 07:24 PM

Stock, but I want a lift BAAAAD! But I'm not comfortable with the whole warranty issue. It needs something, though. The rake (stink bug look) needs to go.

4churchill · #3 10-07-2005, 09:50 PM

looks awsome!!!!

kacyk · #4 10-09-2005, 08:24 PM

front

kacyk · #5 10-20-2005, 04:04 PM

I'm about to throw some 33/12.50-18's on tomorrow and will give a full review & comparison.

kacyk · #6 10-14-2005, 07:29 PM

Not at all. No louder than the stock 33's or the stock BFG's on H2's. Not sure how toyo did it. I've had MTR's and Nitto Mud Grapplers and the "singing" drove me nuts. These are awesome.

kacyk · #7 10-09-2005, 08:23 PM

Here's the pics I promised. Finally washed it. I had the tire shop turn the torsion bars 3 times. Rides like stock with no weird noises. However, it now rubs (slightly) on the inner bar at full lock. But then, so did my stock tires on my H2.

kacyk · #8 10-05-2005, 09:04 PM

Zing, road noise is the same as stock H# off-road wheels. The Toyo's are spectacular.

usetosellhummer · #9 10-14-2005, 11:42 AM

nice meats, loud on road?

UNOMYFLO · #10 10-12-2005, 12:25 AM

Kayack what is the actual dimensions of the rims?
width height and offset who is the maker where did you get them and what is the price can you do the same for me on the tires??

Thanks a bunch

mikepmorgan@adelphia.net

kacyk · #11 10-04-2005, 04:01 AM

Okay, another crappy pic but I guess when you compare it to the "before" pic (above), two turns of the torsion bar does make a visible difference.

timgco · #12 10-20-2005, 04:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by kacyk:
I'm about to throw some 33/12.50-18's on tomorrow and will give a full review & comparison. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

...and lots of pics.

kacyk · #13 10-02-2005, 08:02 PM

Thanks Timgco,

Here's a closer look at the front to show that there us plenty of room inside the wheel well. The actual tire measurement is 34.50 inches. I used a tape measure (not very scientific).

The pics I have really do not do it justice so I'll wait for a sunny day and wash the rig and wheels before I post more.

I had my wife drive it around the cul-de-sac. the larger tires really do change the personality of the rig.

timgco · #14 10-02-2005, 08:11 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by kacyk:
Thanks Timgco,

Here's a closer look at the front to show that there us plenty of room inside the wheel well. The actual tire measurement is 34.50 inches. I used a tape measure (not very scientific).

The pics I have really do not do it justice so I'll wait for a sunny day and wash the rig and wheels before I post more.

I had my wife drive it around the cul-de-sac. the larger tires really do change the personality of the rig. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks, I can't wait to see more! That set up looks perfect. Atfer seeing that, I decided not to lift the truck. I think I will just do that 2" set up on the front with the add of those extended keys. That'll give pleanty of room for off roading/ flexing those front tires.

H2_SUT_SC · #15 10-20-2005, 10:05 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by tacocat:
That is the only aftermarket wheel/tire combo I have like so far. 20"s are just too big for an off road vehicle (well maybe not Bigfoot or a lifted H2). </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Since his rims are 35's on 18's if you saw 37's on 20's with those same rims it would pretty much look the same. So I don't follow your logic.

kacyk · #16 10-23-2005, 02:31 AM

I was given that same information but Partsguy confirmed that it will work.

DDWH · #17 10-23-2005, 02:48 AM

I was told the same deal, but they told me it would void the rims chrome warranty. Sometimes I wonder if they even know what they are talking about or make it up as they go....

kacyk · #18 10-01-2005, 07:33 PM

Fits very well

kacyk · #19 10-02-2005, 08:40 PM

I've heard mixed reviews about torsion keys. But if they won't kill the front end I think that's the way to go.

Not sure if you noticed but the rear end of the Rancho 4" lift doesn't show a significant increase in the rear height. Most of the height seems to come only from the front. That being said, if you lift the front with the torsion keys, you'll get a similar look.

However, I'm just a bit concerned since the reviews are so mixed. Have you gone on the SUV World forum? There's tons of opinions and comment about those.

timgco · #20 10-03-2005, 11:33 PM

Is it clean yet?

more pics more pics more pics

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