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Let’s see your wagons with 35 and 37’s

stickshifter said:
I run the Method 704 HD wheel. You might be happier with one of the HD wheels from AEV, because it has less offset than the factory wheel (so it will clear a larger tire better), but it has more offset than the Method 704 (so your tires won't stick out as much - i.e. you will have less "poke" with the AEV than with the Method 704). Here are the basic specs on the three wheels just mentioned:

WheelSizeOffsetBackspaceWeight (lbs.)Load (lbs.)
Stock PW Wheel17 x 8.045 mm?29.04400
AEV Salta HD17 x 8.527 mm5.833.04100
Method 704 HD17 x 9.018 mm5.7531.24500

I'm in Colorado too, so I get it. Most of our trails are rocky.

One note of warning if you are considering the Method 704 HD with beadgrip technology: they really do grip the tires. You should not plan on taking tires on and off this wheel every season - like if you are switching back and forth between a summer and winter tire. Its a real hassle to get the tires off, and if you have it done at a shop they will likely do some minor damage to some of your tires. I think the guys in the shop get frustrated, and are pushed for time, and so they get a little aggressive. I got some cosmetic damage done to two of my winter tires when they pulled them off the Method wheels. After I saw that, I decided to leave the summer tires (Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT) on the Method wheels, and now I run my winter tires (Hakka LT3) on the factory wheels. The Hakkas run smaller than the MT Baja Boss, so I don't actually need the reduced offset of the Method wheel. The stock Power Wagon wheels are actually really good wheels: they are forged aluminum, and they are hub-centric. You won't get either of those features with most aftermarket wheels. The only exception to that I know of are the Thuren HD wheels, which are an 18-inch wheel, forged aluminum, and hub-centric. They have 20 mm offset. These wheels will set you back $850 per wheel, but because they are (1) forged, and (2) hub-centric, they are propably the best aftermarket wheel made for our trucks.

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Thanks for that comparison! Helpful.
 
sixty-niner said:
Hello all, Finally got my thuren suspension and 37s installed! Love the look!!!
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Truck looks amazing. Nice job. Factory exhaust/tailpipe? Just looks much better than the rainbow resonator and factory tailpipe. Could be the pic.


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The rear Thuren track bar can be a bitch to install from what I have read. I had a local shop do mine and they confirmed what I said.
 
sixty-niner said:
It's Thuren s basic coils and fox 2.0 package with both front and rear track bars. Im saving up for the fox 2.5 suspension now. I did not install it as I don't have a garage or place to do it. I also wanted a pro shop to install the track bars.
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Did you not like the Thuren suspension? That is what i was planning to install on my PW. I installed the Thuren track bar myself. I was able to complete it in a few hours.
 
Soapy said:
The rear Thuren track bar can be a bitch to install from what I have read. I had a local shop do mine and they confirmed what I said.
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I can confirm this. It took me several hours. I was lucky, but a lot of people break drill bits doing the install.
 
stickshifter said:
If you want a little more confidence in your wheels holding on to your tires when airing down, but you don't want all the hassles of a bead lock wheel, try the Method bead grip wheels. I'm running the 17" Method 704 HD, which was built specifically for Ram trucks. These wheels "grip" the bead of the tire - but are not bead lock wheels. They don't lock the bead onto the wheel, but they do hold the bead better than regular wheels. Just ask the guys at Discount Tire (or any other shop that works with these wheels) - it is hard for them to get the tire off the wheel.

For tires, I run 35-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, and I air them down to ~20 psi driving moderate trails (OnX OffRoad rated 4-5). Occasionally I run a trail rated 6 (but that just makes me want 37s). So far, no concerns about losing a bead. I think I could take the tires down to 15 psi and still be fine.

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Nice - is there room for chains or not really ? Thanks
 
stickshifter said:
If you want a little more confidence in your wheels holding on to your tires when airing down, but you don't want all the hassles of a bead lock wheel, try the Method bead grip wheels. I'm running the 17" Method 704 HD, which was built specifically for Ram trucks. These wheels "grip" the bead of the tire - but are not bead lock wheels. They don't lock the bead onto the wheel, but they do hold the bead better than regular wheels. Just ask the guys at Discount Tire (or any other shop that works with these wheels) - it is hard for them to get the tire off the wheel.

For tires, I run 35-inch Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT, and I air them down to ~20 psi driving moderate trails (OnX OffRoad rated 4-5). Occasionally I run a trail rated 6 (but that just makes me want 37s). So far, no concerns about losing a bead. I think I could take the tires down to 15 psi and still be fine.

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I ended up getting the 703 Bead Grips...just came in and have to get them installed now. according to method and discount, the 704 HDs won't fit the '25 2500s. Not worried as the load rating on the 703s is above that of the PW anyways. I love the Baja tires and am pretty excited to pair them with these wheels. Did them in bronze and will post after I get them on.
 
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HarryN said:
Nice - is there room for chains or not really ? Thanks
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I wouldn't run chains - but I haven't tried and I haven't even thought about it. I run a set of winter tires which provide great winter traction on paved and dirt roads, and I never have to think about chaining up. But winter tires definitely are a niche thing, and don't make sense for everyone. Chains are by far the best option for off-roading in the snow, but I don't do a lot of that. Long long ago, I tipped my CJ-7 onto its side while snow-wheeling, and about 12 years ago I bent the front axle housing in my JK while climbing through steep rocky terrain in the snow. To be honest, I have more fun skiing and snowshoeing, so now in the winter I just use my 4x4 to get safely to and from the trailhead. There are a bunch of guys in the Power Wagons of Colorado group on Facebook who get after it in the snow. You should reach out to those guys - they will know if you can run chains on a 35-inch tire, stock ride height. Mention the wheel you plan to use, since offset is a factor. Here are a couple of videos of these guys have some fun in the snow:


 
stickshifter said:
I wouldn't run chains - but I haven't tried and I haven't even thought about it. I run a set of winter tires which provide great winter traction on paved and dirt roads, and I never have to think about chaining up. But winter tires definitely are a niche thing, and don't make sense for everyone. Chains are by far the best option for off-roading in the snow, but I don't do a lot of that. Long long ago, I tipped my CJ-7 onto its side while snow-wheeling, and about 12 years ago I bent the front axle housing in my JK while climbing through steep rocky terrain in the snow. To be honest, I have more fun skiing and snowshoeing, so now in the winter I just use my 4x4 to get safely to and from the trailhead. There are a bunch of guys in the Power Wagons of Colorado group on Facebook who get after it in the snow. You should reach out to those guys - they will know if you can run chains on a 35-inch tire, stock ride height. Mention the wheel you plan to use, since offset is a factor. Here are a couple of videos of these guys have some fun in the snow:


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Thank you - much appreciated. I don't purposely off road - but going up and down to Tahoe it can be really icy. 4WD and snow tires help, but when there is a sheet of ice on the road , only chains or cables will work. Guess I need to figure out how to get on FB again sometime.
 
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