H3 37" Military tires????

[Josh09H3]

I want to throw on 37" military tires on my I5 H3. How much of a lift will I have to give my H3 so the 37" inch tires fit. Also since the tires are 37 inches will I have to do any modifications to the H3, other than a lift? The dimensions of the tire I'm looking at are 37x12.5R16.5

 

[06 H3]

4in lift... Or crank the t bars 1in body lift and trim the fenders.

 

[amrg]

Do expect huge loss of power/sluggishness off the line and a large stopping distance. That on top of many possible reliability issues on your drivetrain, esp front diff.
However, that size of a tire was installed on an Alpha that I know off and he had no issues fitting that size of a tire on stock rims, offcourse the body lift as 06H3 said was needed.

 

[rsc]

Aside from the need for a 1" body lift or a 4" suspension lift, you will need some 16.5" rims with the appropriate backspacing and 6 on 5.5 lug pattern. Dont forget the minor trimming at the rear sill and front fender liner. Do it, we need more big tire rigs.

 

[Hunner]

AND you better beef up the steering rack mounting and get some spare tie rods.

 

[silvrzuki77]

And be prepared for a horrible ride with those tires. They were rough even on my f250 diesel

 

[06 H3]

And be prepared for a horrible ride with those tires. They were rough even on my f250 diesel

Even on your f250? I thought all f250s had a rough ride? Never driven one but that was my impression from things I've heard

 

[hockeymanam]

My f250 is a way better ride than my H3 could dream of and 5 times as fast at 23 mpg!! They are great trucks

 

[06 H3]

Really?!? I'm quite surprised

 

[MaxPF]

There are two different 37" military tires out there. The Goodyears Wrangler MT's are more common, but you can also find BFG Baja TA's. Both were used on HMMWV's. I have no idea which one, if either, rides "better", but both absolutely suck ass on snow and ice. The compounds are pretty hard, so don't expect performance as good as civvy tires on any terrain.

If it wasn't for the 16.5" rim size I'd sipe the crap out of a set and run 'em.

 

[SolidusJ]

The BFG Baja TA's are a great ride on a M998 2 door. When it comes to the M1114 and higher you cant ever tell with all the crap and armor on them. If I cold ever get an M1165 2 door with the Tak-4 kit, I think I could die a happy man and take off all the armor and make it into a soft top.

 

[Josh09H3]

Appreciate the input guys but I've decided to go with the 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers instead.

 

[H3DONIST]

Appreciate the input guys but I've decided to go with the 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers instead.

Much better choice. Make sure you post up some pics!

 

[jakesz28]

Appreciate the input guys but I've decided to go with the 35" Nitto Trail Grapplers instead.

That's what I'm running and they are a good tire. Just make sure to rotate them often.