Sir you have one of the most informative channels presented exceptionally. Thanks. 3500 dully Cummins owner - greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico
its amazing how fast your channel is growing. it feel like a month ago that I watched you for the first time and you had something like 1.6k subs. You're so knowledgeable and your production quality is on a different level. keep up the amazing work
As the original owner of an 03 Ram QuadCab Cummins 4wd, I am glad you’re making videos on 3rd Gens. I mounted 35 inch Toyo AT2 on the OEM 17 inch wheels but couldn’t stand the lock to lock rubbing. I put on a wheel spacer to avoid the rub, but my truck profile looks
Yes! Thank god for this video. I know CJC, Carli, custom offsets and a bunch of other pros have videos on this but as a RAM fan only this is critical. I ran 33s on my stock zero offset wheels for years and I loved it except I couldn’t do 12.5 wides instead LT285s as the tires would rub the knuckle! Scary stuff man when you’re going 80 on highway literally wearing away at the sidewall. That was a young and dumb (and cheap) me. Of course I’m talking about a 1500 here and not a 2500, but there are similarities and benefits to IFS when it comes to running neg offset wheels because the steering is so much better than a solid axle. Now I’m more of a fan of keeping the ride closer to stock so no large lift just maximizing performance and keeping truck with a lower center of gravity and maximizing ground clearance on 35s. When I have a 3500 I’d love to do an AEV, carli or thuren system with only 3” of lift in order to run 37-40s comfortably.
My rams a 2018 but all of the videos I've watched cover the same year but don't mention the exact specifics you do in your video. Thank you for taking the time to explain things in such detail. Your right if you have to trim it doesn't fit!
@@JustDiesels welcome I bought new a 06 3500 Dodge dually g56 119 thousand miles with fuel Mavericks 33.12,50’s. Absolutely love it. That’s why I love your channel. You like me you keep them clean. Nice job 👍
If only my uncle would come off his 1st gen cummins ext. cab dodge 😭 it was my grandfather's & I want it! Big boy has less than 200k original miles & is an absolute tank
My 35x12.50 Toyo RTs are just about done. I’ll put them through at least the rest of this winter, and then I’ll think I’ll get a set of 37s. Probably buy Thuren arms and see how it goes. I rub just a bit at full lock now backing out of a driveway on the factory arm. 2012 3500 Thuren 2” coils, track bar, and sway bar so far. AEV wheels which are 17x8.5 +27.
Please do a video like this one what wheel tire combo specs you need to fit a 37 properly on a 2nd Gen ram. I want to do it to the one on my channel but I want to do it the right way!
It’s actually all the EXACT same info and specs except for the trimming. 2nd gens either need some heavy fender cutting, or a trip the body shop to have the fenders cut and sectioned to open up the wheel well more for clearance.
@@JustDiesels awesome thanks, I’ll have a look then since I don’t want to cut into my fenders, maybe I’ll just go with 35s! Great video always informative AF per usual 💯
Premo advice bro, loving your content, very straightforward n knowledgeable, cali's my preference for suspension upgrades to but I like the new mickey thompson baja boss A/t
Love the no nonsense technical videos! Question, have you towed with those 37's? I've got a 10k travel trailer, thinking side wall roll might be a issue . Thoughts?
@@JustDiesels Get this, I just went to check it out. The tire store had put my -44 offset wheels on the 2" wheel spacers I only hadon there because the factory wheels were rubbing the control arms on the new lift. Like yeah, no shit it rubs 🤣🤣🤣
I have a question about wheels and tires for my 2012 ram dually 4x4. I don’t really like any of the dually purpose wheels available. Specifically the way the front wheels convex. I understand why they do but I don’t care about being able to run the rears on the front or vice versa by just flipping them around. What’s your thoughts on running wheels like yours on the front and getting the same wheels for the rear but doing offsets and a width that would not require a spacer and also would not stick out farther than yours do? I’m not opposed to trimming and running 11,5 or 12.5 wide tires. I have thuren parts on the front. And the rear is stock. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for the content you put out. It’s very informative and accurate.
Good stuff bro. Dig the channel. I wanna clean my 2009 megacab up like this. It just sits in my driveway now that I have a beater to get back and forth to work in. What’s your headlight/ tail light setup? They look great
I subbed you channel for more info. I do have a question for you , I have a 2010 2500 deez 4whl dr, I found some general grabbers X3's that are spec supposedly 10.1 tread width in inches, 37x 12.5xr17size, I have a RC 2.5 leveling kit on it, no lift kit, can I run them with 37's without going thru everything you said in the vid. Or should I stick to 35's. I live in Fla, an its mainly a part time on road truck, with some 2 track trails in the swamp for hunting, think deeper puddles an some swamp that get flooded in the rainy season, or the dirt road I live on during hurricane season. Yes it floods to 3 ft deep at times, hence the thought of running a slightly taller tire, Factory wheels also. BTW. I'm retired an not looking to build a monster truck like I did 40 yrs ago. More into the KISS principle, with durability being #1, not alot of mods to it. Thx, your thought on this are appreciated Bill Mc
I have a 03 ram 3500 single axle I put 18 in oem steel rims off a 2018 ram with 295 70 18 and I rub on lock to lock what do think I can do to stop this
Andrew. Your youtube site and videos are the best. Very instrumental in helping me with my 3rd gen 5.9 build over the last year. Time for new (and quality) new shoes and I want to move up from 35's to 37's. (35's look dinkey on that beast). Currently, I'm running Pro Comp 20x9's with 0 offset (backspace 5). I got my mech and tire shop telling me that the Nitto RG's 37x12.50R20LT should be okay on those wheels with maybe only minimal cutting. Can I please ask you to evaluate this setup for me and share your thoughts as I respect your opinion. Thanks very much and keep up the awesome videos. r.
If your truck has a level, adjustable track bar and arms, 37s will fit on a 0 offset wheel with some metal pinch weld and fender trimming. I’d personally recommend swapping them for a +18 offset wheel to avoid cutting up the truck more than necessary though.
@@JustDiesels Andrew... Thanks very much for your reply. I do have the Synergy Adjustable Track Bar but fixed ICON Front Upper and Lower Links / Control arms. I'm hoping that will work. I'm going to go ahead and proceed with the plan. The only thing where I deviated is I'm going to try out the newer Mickey T's Baja Boss A/T 37x12.50R20LT tire. I'm hoping that is a good choice. Thanks again... Keep those great Dodge Diesel (especially 3rd Gen) videos coming. They're very helpful!
Are the Carli HIGH-clearance control arms necessary for the application you describe here (37’s on 8.5 wide wheels, 12.5” wide tire. On a +18 to +25” wheel offset). Or, would the regular Carli or stock control arms work? Thank you
I need help on my 08 3500HD 6.7 Cummins 2WD Dually ? No one makes a lift kit for me that is good ? I need lift spindles in the front and tubular A arms in the front and Springs too. I only want to lift like 3 inches ... I need help !!!
Here’s a link to the wheels! They’re wrapped in 37/13.5/20 Nitto Ridge Grappler tires! www.cjcoffroad.com/products/cjc-edition-ram-trail-ready-20-x-9-5-simulated-beadlock-wheel
Love you're channel keep it up! I have a question. I understand what you're saying about the stock wheel being tucked in but if I put 37s on the stock wheel and have the high clearance control arms will it still hit?
Hi, I have a 2013 2500 5.7 with 18”x8.5” wheels and +10mm offset. Do you think I could run a 37”x13.5” tire with this setup? I’m willing to run 12.5” but was just curious since you’re running the 13.5” with less offset and a wider wheel than I have. Curious what tire that 13.5” is as well? Thanks!!
So, do your wheel offset specs only apply to a 3” lifted truck, or to a 6” lifted truck as well. Will a -12 offset, 17x9 with 4.50” backspace wheel fit a 37x12.5 on an 07 2500? Or is there still trimming involved. Appreciate this video. Lots of great information. Too late😁. I went over to CJC and ordered 5 of their Racelines. You sold me!
Sadly my girlfriend isn’t too handy with my big ole camera set up. It’s not exactly point and shoot like a phone! She’s learning though so hopefully we can get some good footage.
So I’ve got a Carli backcountry lift on a 2013 ram 2500 with a +25 offset 17” wheel. I can’t decide between a 37x12.50r17 and 37x13.50r17. Is there anyway you know if I would have to trim for these? I currently have mud flaps on that I would like to keep but if I have to trim for the 12.50 I would obviously be taking off the flaps. I would prefer to run the 13.50 and the mud flaps but I haven’t been able to get an answer from anywhere. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Very much enjoy your videos. I just picked up a set of Method 17x8.5 0 Offset. I'm going to put a set of 37's on that measure 36.7 x 11.4. Truck is an 08 3500 with a 4.5" Longarm lift. Thoughts? Hopefully only minor trimming
A 9.5” wide wheel with 5.5” back spacing is +19mm offset correct? I want to fit 13.5” wide tires and wasn’t sure what the +6.8 offset was referring to.
Yeah notice that section where I show the trimming necessary for 38s? My set up BARELY clears while the +25 wheel clears with tons of space. You always need to trim for 37s, but a +25 with 37/12.5s is VERY minimal trimming of some plastic.
@@JustDiesels I am so confused by this, as a +25 sits closer to the body and control arms, where a 0 or negative offset would sit further away. I'm about to buy wheels and tires but I want to make 100% sure I understand this properly. Thank you for your time and work! Great video and awesome truck!
Great video, very informative thanks. I have a stock 04 3500 HD with 35x12.5 and it does rub at full turn.... Thinking about going down to 33 x 12.5 ... or am I reducing the wrong tire dimension??
Does the offset and backspacing guidance you have here also apply with a dually? All the posts I see on 35s plus with duallys mean you need spacers, which I'd love to avoid. Not as many options it seems for the dually?
@@JustDiesels yeah I'm seeing that. Looks like for what i want to do with the Carli leveling kit, 35s on 20s are best. Just have to find wheels will work, that I also like. Some of what is out there is just not my style.
I'm about to take the plunge and move up from 35" to 37" on my 2005 3500 ( currently a 3" lift). You mention early in the video your recommendations for wheel size (8.5" to 9" width) and offset (+18 to +25) for 37" tires. You then mention that you run a 5.5" backspaced 9.5" wheel that is about +6.8 offset and a 37x13.5". So I'm a little confused about the use of the two different wheel references (offset, then using backspacing). I think in the comments later you mention using a 8.5" wheel. Just trying to clarify before buying... I"m looking at a 17x9" wheel with a 5" backspace. Do you feel this will require too much trimming? With my current set up I'm already rubbing on the control arms. Thanks for any extra help!!!
5” backspace is actually a little too aggressive for these trucks on a 9” wide wheel. It’s a little confusing since backspace, offset, a s width are all related to each other. To fit 37s on a Ram you need a 8.5-9” wide wheel with +18 to +25 offset. Stick in those specs and you’ll be set with very little trimming. Since my truck is outside those I had to do some decent cutting!
@@JustDiesels Thank you very much! I think I'm going to go with the CJC Raceline wheels made specifically for my application - they fall right in line with your recommendations. Next up though is finding an e-rated all terrain that is 37". THANKS!
They are better than stock, but I was VERY disappointed with mine. They still use a bushing joint, which means worse ride and worse longevity. I’d recommend just doing it right with Carli or Thuren spherical joint arms.
@@JustDiesels I'm a do it right the first time kind of guy - within reason. Metal cloaks were recommend a year or 2 ago by someone at cjc as an economic alternative to the carli's. $590 vs $1400ish I think. Went ahead and ordered them this past weekend. Started looking at the Thurens joints yesterday and am wondering if I screwed up. Still $300 more for Don's but the joints look beautiful and I have had good luck with Don's stuff in the past. May call cjc and get authorization to return and get Don's arms. Thank you for your reply and for the videos!
So to say that if I run a 17x8.5 with a +18 offset on my leveled 12 RAM 2500 CTD on 315/70-17's I will not have any rubbing? I did replace the track bar with a Carli which did center the body over the frame, because right now my wheels have a -6 offset and I do get slight rubbing on the left side inner wheel well liner when I make a full left turn.
@@JustDiesels I did do a +18 wheel with the 315's and no rubbing left or right, I am kind of curious how 37's would look, that would push my truck up a little higher.
I need your help Andrew, I’m completely new to this. I have an 04 ram 2500 5.9 rwd (Early 3rd gen) that I want to lift 6 inches and then put the exact same rims and tires as your truck (I really love the look).. will it work? Would I need to cut my fenders or get a longer control arm? Please help before I go on and purchase everything.
With a 6” lift you’ll actually want to go long arm. All the exact same information applies though, but just know that a 6” lift is not necessary to run 37s! You can run them at leveling height.
I have a fabtech 4.5 inch kit on my 06 will i be able to run 37's ok with your wheel specs? Im currently running 22x12 with 35's -55 offset and they rub at full turn
Yep, it just barely clears. With how aggressive my wheels are I have a slight rub on the bumper when really bottomed, but it’s not bad. With a +25 offset 8.5” wide wheel I have ZERO rub at full bottom going lock to lock.
Question for you, I just put the Carli 3" with extended control arms on my 06 ram. I have 17" Trail Ready Beadlocks with with 4.5" BS...Can I do 37x12.5s with only trimming the pinch seam?
That’s SUPER aggressive. With wheels that wide, you’ll need major trimming of the fenders and bumper. I’d personally sell those and move to a different spec unless you want to run fiberglass fenders. 3.5 is perfect with fiberglass.
3" leveling kit doesn't make a difference..? Bruh I know he's talking about 03-13 (I have 05 cummins w 2.5 level and 35x12.50r22 w -12 offset that scrubs like crazy) but I also have a 97 cummins with 3" level and 2" spacers that is Tits Magee
I looked up a Carli suspension for my ‘03 Ram 2500. All the suspension kits look to be for 4x4 trucks only. My truck is a 2WD, any recommendations for a good 2WD suspension?
@@dragoonTT I don’t ever go off road and don’t go through inadequate road conditions. Therefore, 4x4 is completely useless for me. I use my truck 100% highway use.
@@spencersgarage Just curious why you are looking at new suspension? Maybe get some nice shocks and new tires. It would do wonders if you haven’t touched them since 03’.
You’d beed to trim a decent bit, although BFGs run pretty far under the stated size, so less than what you’d need to trim for the same size tire from Nitto or Toyo.
@@JustDiesels Thanks for the info/quick reply. I'm guessing that I would be trimming the lower part of the wheel well by each door, correct? And do you think the tires would rub on the control arms?
Will these Fuel rims (D531 Hostage Matte Black, 17x9" with the 8x6.5 (8x165.1) bolt pattern +1mm offset, part number D53117908250) work with a 2005 3500 with 3" thuren lift-full control arms etc.. Sorry not understanding this.
Ok so I bought my truck lifted already. Has the 5in rough country and I have 37x13.5x22 under it. The rims are fuels (not sure what model) and also have the fender flares. I have cut what I can but still get a bit of rub on the full turn and hitting a bump. Would putting a 1 in spacer on to get rid of the rub?
It sounds to me like you have the wrong wheel specs on the truck. My guess is that your wheels have a decent negative offset, which will cause rub even on a 5” lift. Your options are to swap wheels, go down to 35s, or just let it rub!
I have a 08 2500 with a bds 3 inch lift. I'm mounting 37s on 18" x 9" method 305 with +18. Trimming I'm okay with but I'm hoping I don't have to buy the high clearance control arms. Do you have insight of much rub I might experience?
You should be okay depending on what arm setup you have. If you still have stock arms, you’ll want to get something .5” longer with a bend or notch for clearance.
@@JustDiesels just got them installed. They clear the bds control arm for about 3inchs of up travel at full lock then they will rub. I'll play around with it tomorrow and decide whether or not to buy new ones. Thank you for your videos.
