Very impressive. The contact patch on those aired-down 40” chocolate donuts is a rock-crawling game changer. I’ve got an F150 w/33s, but I’ve had two sets of 35s. Did you jump straight from the stock 33s to 40s, or did you try 35s and 37s? Recently, I’ve been shopping for a used Power Wagon. I doubt I’ll see much rock crawling where I am, but I want to handle the worst washed-out fire roads. With that in mind, what size tire do you recommend with the Power Wagon as a balance to keep more fuel range and reduce strain on the drivetrain components?
Those are 37’s on stock rims and suspension. 40’s would require extensive trimming and AEV style fender flares. The truck also performed well on 35’s but living out in Western Colorado on the rocks I need all the help I can get. Tire size and drivability depends on your entire combination. Example: my Power Wagon comes with 4:10 gears and the 8spd transmission so the 37’s have a minimal impact on it.
Very impressive. The contact patch on those aired-down 40” chocolate donuts is a rock-crawling game changer. I’ve got an F150 w/33s, but I’ve had two sets of 35s. Did you jump straight from the stock 33s to 40s, or did you try 35s and 37s?
Recently, I’ve been shopping for a used Power Wagon. I doubt I’ll see much rock crawling where I am, but I want to handle the worst washed-out fire roads. With that in mind, what size tire do you recommend with the Power Wagon as a balance to keep more fuel range and reduce strain on the drivetrain components?
Those are 37’s on stock rims and suspension. 40’s would require extensive trimming and AEV style fender flares.
The truck also performed well on 35’s but living out in Western Colorado on the rocks I need all the help I can get. Tire size and drivability depends on your entire combination. Example: my Power Wagon comes with 4:10 gears and the 8spd transmission so the 37’s have a minimal impact on it.
@@rickburnham5796 I see. That HD frame and beam axles probably feel right at home with 37s. Thanks for the reply!
@@rickburnham5796 Sorry, last question: did you notice a change in MPG when you went from 35s to 37s?
@@RickActual yeah it dropped some, not sure how much.