Why the obsession with 35's?

In order to be labeled an islander off-road truck (Hawaiian, Samoan, Chamorro, Pacific Islander etc) you must have bogger tires.

 

Yeah, it's probably a little easier to run 40s when the max speed limit is 35 MPH though...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyJVXbGmB9Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLHCoyBRqw8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYnG0tRNYPs&t

 

Not sure if that is a sarcastic comment. 35 is not the max BTW.

 

The only speed limit over 35 on Guam that I remember was a road on Andersen AFB.

 

Off topic, these are built for off-road fun. The Tundra can definitely play but not what we do with these rigs.
https://youtu.be/FLst60Bjs2M

Ok back to topic.

 

That mud on Guam wasn't just mud, it was a terrible, soupy clay that I refused to take my truck in if it was deep...

 

It’s all red dirt in the pacific islands.

 

What topic? This thread is awesome for its randomness.

 

Well my statement is accurate in the sense that I was merely posting my opinion. I stated that IMO, people who actually off-road their trucks have IMO a legitimate need for large tires. We seem to agree on that point? If I personally had a need for 35's or larger tires, I would also feel the need to upgrade the rest of the drive train. I don't think we really disagree on that point either?

Where it seems we disagree somewhat is, you feel a spacer lift is an acceptable short term solution to fit larger tires before you can afford to upgrade the rest of the drive train? I guess I do disagree with that because I'm from the "something worth doing is worth doing right" camp. I don't believe in the "fake it until you make it" mantra. If I couldn't afford to build my truck right for the environment you described then I'd wait until I could. Either that or I would have bought an older, less expensive truck that left me enough money in the budget to build up as needed.

BUT again, that's just me. Like I said in my first post, your truck, your money. Do whatever floats your boat. I'm really not judging as much as I am just sharing my personal outlook on the whole thing.

 

Its either get 35s or get something enlarged

I choose 35s.

 

Super bump

 

Some things have to be experienced to be understood.

 

I just do 285/75R18 to sound sophisticated and metric. Inches. Psshhh.
Pretty soon I’m going to have to start saying aloooomineeeeumm instead of aluminum.

 

Bigger the tire bigger the pee pee.. jk bigger does typically look better.

 

32's look great on these trucks, anything larger and I would want to upgrade my suspension and drive-train accordingly whether the 'pros' say I need to or not.

 

That is almost like asking why the obsession with a perfect D cup

 

Ratios are important though - gotta balance the complete package.

 

32s




37s

 

Nothing in nature is perfect

32's



31's

 

Have you ever seen a double cab long bed on stock tires? Thing looks absurd. Heck the long boi tundra makes 35s look like 33s. The ram is on 285/75R16s and the tundra 285/75R18s

 

18” or 17” rim? Looks great.

 

Same obsession that some guys have with 36 DD’s. Lol

 

Oh yeah ( o Y o )

 

damn - i love your build. now i need painted flares! I cant afford this free forum !!!!!!

 

33 1/2 and happy.

 

That's exactly right....lots of stock rigs here.. Meh...
Set aside the stock rigs, bigger tires with wheels and lift combo is the next level of investment to a killer truck...plus looks proportional ...from a 3" lift to 4",5",6" lift...with 34-35's looks perfect. Stands out to a meh.... stocker. Imho

 

You can keep the 35's and your perceived traction increase..
Gimmie 33s and a blower; all the traction / neck snapping / front end lifting I need.

 

K

 

I've got 33's with a blower, 5.29 gears, and Auburn Pro LSD. Next up, 35s!

 

LOL some of you no one can keep up with......