38x12.50R17 NITTO Ridge Grapplers - Perfect Big Tire for Jeep Wrangler & Gladiator w/ Factory Axles
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- Let's face it, bigger is bigger, even if it's just by an inch. And, while a 37 has been a great, "go to" big tire size for a Jeep running factory axles, there's been a growing demand for something, just a little bigger. Fortunately, Nitto has been listening and as of today, they're now offering their ever popular Ridge Grapplers in a 38x12.50 and for a standard 17" wheel. That means, most any Jeep JL Wrangler or JT Gladiator owner can run them on their rig and without having to buy a new set of larger wheels.
As luck would have it, Nitto was nice enough to send Cindy and I a set of these awesome hybrid tires, ahead of the official release and for the purposes of testing and review. In this video, you'll get to see what they look like, how they measure up, how much they weigh and how to get them installed on a brand new set of KMC Tank Beadlock wheels.
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You're right. That gold look is awesome on black, good choice.
Thank you 😎
Where can i purchase the gold bolts?
Gladiator owners, be aware that the largest tire that can fit on your spare wheel well is the 37. Just a helpful tidbit.
Yea and that is barely fit, from brand to brand.
I'm surprised that 37's would even fit at all I didn't even try my 37x20" in the spare area. I just left the 33" in there for now. I'm probably going to mount mine standing mounted to the bed rail in the truck bed or maybe even on the tail gate.
Smart man. Never get a tire size to big for the spare to fit
@@rockie307 if you're not integrating your spare tire into a 5-tire rotation, it oftentimes doesn't really matter if it's a little undersized. Sure, you'll get some driveline windup in 4WD, but with your other 3 tires still aired down and your "undersized" spare fully inflated, they'll have pretty much the same rolling radius. You won't want to have mismatched sizes on an axle with a limited-slip differential for a long drive home from the trail, but if you do happen to damage a tire on the trail an undersized spare will certainly get you home. Just like on a car with its little donut "space saver" spare; temporary use only.
@@rubicon4wheeler I always have a full size tire and wheel. Where I ride you can be down a trail 8 hours from a town with a tire store. I do a 5 tire rotation. For me getting out is more important then looking cool in town so I'm limited to 35.3 tall tire that barely fits under my truck
Another great video with excellent tips on installing beadlocks yourself. Thanks Eddy
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it 😎
As always, one of the best visual and audio story tellers on the Tubes. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thank you, we really do appreciate it 😊
Every one of their videos is like an adventure I wish I had been on!
That wheel and tire combo with the gold bolts looks sick! Love that combo Eddie!
Thank you :)
I love my Ridge Grapplers! They perform well off and on road, and I like the way they look. Now that they are available in 38s, I foresee some new shoes in the future.
Awesome! 😎
it looks way better in black wheels, it really gives a nice pop on it, good choice! and oh, Ripley is also present :)
Thanks! Glad you like what you see :)
Very nice work there Eddie. Passing on your knowledge via these vids is a BIG plus to the off road community. Obviously no one is born knowing and we all have to learn one way or another , I like to learn the easy way whenever possible. I realize it is to your advantage to have vids that get a lot of views but I also realize you don't have to take the time to teach on any vid as your wheeling trails vids do just fine so "Thanks" for these vids. A lot of people don't want to share their knowledge for one reason or another but as you know wheeling gets expensive fast and often so any DIY a wheeler can do is a major help. Thanks again. Very good vids, informative and no BS. Again , nice work.
So glad to hear you enjoy our videos and find the information that we share useful. Thank you.
Helpful video thank you. I’m sold if I can get that rim with 4.5 backspacing as my front shocks are outboard. Wish I had a dollar for everyone who asked about tire balancing before reading through your post. 😊
LOL - Glad our video was helpful to you 😁
Holy crap that looks amazing. That gold sets it off just enough without being gawdy AF. Great choice and can't wait for the TGs! Thanks again you two for the fantastic videos over the years.
So happy to hear you like our videos :)
Hi Eddie and Cindy! The Nitto's look amazing, and so do the KMC wheels! Great looking rig!!!!
Glad you like them!
You’ve probably heard me say that I like bright wheels. Having said that, those wheels really look good on Jet. I think it’s the black/white contrast. Another great video!
Thank you my friend 😎
Ultra Bad A$$!!! Where can I purchase a set? I don’t see them on Nitto’s Website?
I've been told that they should be available soon.
I've been running the RG in a 38x20 on my JT for about 1½yrs now...absolutely love them!
Awesome! 👍
Stock axles?
@@bart_lemonade5646 Well, the front is a ProRock 44 but yes, essentially stock.
I’m getting these 38s for my gladiator what would be the perfect gear ration to pick to re gear 4.88 or 5.13 I have a lot hills at my location
Man... what I wouldn't give for some 35" nittos... I don't even need remotely that much tire.... (I wish I could just buy them... but that'll not happen anytime soon.)
Love my 35" Mud Grapplers, was a big pill to swallow but worth it. Start saving your pennies. 😀
About 20k on my ridge grapplers and still plenty of tread left. 33s on the wife’s JKU. Like them so much I got some for my Tacoma. They did good last winter in Boise Idaho. We don’t get that much snow, but they still handled pretty well.
Awesome
I'm running 35" Nitto Mud Grapplers as my regular tires on my big ol', 84 suburban. Lov'em. Surprisingly well/long/"quiet" tread wear on the street and bonzers off road.
This 38" RG could be "the tire" for me in the future but, remember sports fans...
Going to a 38" tire and schnazzy new wheels means a significant increase in "rotating mass" and the farther you get away from your axle, every inch of tire becomes exponentially more problematic to deal with (if you don't understand the term, don't buy the tires 'till you do).
This means you'll need a brake set-up that will stop the mass from rotating when you want them to. Just my 35's provided a challenge for my 'burb's brakes..
Also, 38" broaches the territory of "really hard on bearings." Like, new bearings every 10k miles, frequent.
Rotating mass, off-camber leveraging, all kinds of terms and concepts get forgotten along the wayside when our eyes get bedazzled by such enticing beauty as these tires and wheels (yup, I want some).
I'm not knocking them AT ALL and, as I said, they'll probably be my next choice but, do be aware of what it takes to make them "live happily ever after" on the ends of your axles or you might find yourself busted down in a rut or driving off a cliff because you can't make them stop turning.
I know that you "know it all, long time enthusiasts" out there know all this, I don't need the trolling comments to tell me I'm stating the obvious. I'm saying this for the folks looking at this video with "wide eyes" who've not yet ventured into the realm of such big tire/wheel combos and don't realize everything involved with making the transition. And, to them, I'd say that 38's are about as big as you want to run as a streetable tire. Anything bigger is just too problematic to be cruising down the road at 50-60mph, which is about as fast as you'll get those things to go without *a lot* of extra work on your vehicle (no 40's or up, it's just too much weight and leverage).
But, *this is just my opinion* as someone who's run 4x4s since the early 70s with my dad and has made a living as a certified tech, fixing a lot of the ensuing problems.
Use all the info you can find in making your choices.
There, did that appease everyone who might read this? 😆 Trolls look for any reason to tell you how washed up you are. 😀
All of this "tech" commentary, safety and mechanical (bearing) topic, and no ring and pinion mention?
That's fair reason to question your knowledge and experience. Is it not?
Signed,
Troll
@@ED-bk4uq
Just because I got sidetracked by a rampaging pet while trying to get that banged out under the sway of the pull of a 3am, full moon and forgot to include ring gear/pinion torque, thrust, "angle of the dangle" problems, as well as the need to upgrade the front hubs from factory to a good set of Warns, change wheel bearings, possibly u-joints and definitely brake pads every 10k mi. is *not* a reason to challenge my competency, that's pretty rude... Obviously, there's a need to assert some sort of dominance and stroke your ego by putting mine under some sort of "check..." Sorry about you inferiority complex.
Instead, how about something simple, like "Hey there, I see no mention of ring gears, etc., might that not also be an issue?" or some such thing and see if I actually have a valid response or, I even simply acquiesce with sincere gratitude to your identifying a completely omitted thought in the process?
Why do people always want to try to make themselves look better by trying to find a way to make the other guy look bad, rather than just say something like "Hey, don't forget about this or, that as well. It might be important, don't you think??"
But, a little civility is a bit too much to hope for these days, so it would seem.
It's because I know that I'm no longer perfect in my recall with the TBI/PTSS trauma catching up, after getting my bell rung one (or a dozen) too many times back in my days in a combat munitions unit rearing its ugly head, not to mention a good dose of industrial grade insomnia... *And* the afore mentioned, over enthusiastic "lap invaders" from the isle of Labrador, that I made note that I may get some comments about something I may have missed along the way. I was pretty sure id get a least one... No need to be a prick about it.
Signed... "Troll slayer"
@@MtnBadger So your definition or expectations of society Civility doesn't include Maturity huh?
Ok, since you responded so mature and humble to only making a slip of mind.
I think you got on here thinking you're the old dog to teach this guy something he doesn't know or "got sidetracked" to mention, and instead you were shown you don't seem to know a basic elementary point just as important as the ones you mentioned and you can't take it. It's not a matter of civility but of correction accountability, which is Most absent in society towards those who speak as though they're the ones to be heard of their teaching. So when the teacher or self proclaimed one messes up, you get corrected and rightly doubted for your knowledge, you throw a fit and have all manner of excuses rather than a simple admission "yeah I should have said that too."
Now, if you were the old dog and the Humble dog you should be, your reply would have went Much different. But it didn't, so now this behavior you've also shown you're Insecure and likely here trying to get acceptance and validation that you don't get person to person.
Next time check your actual words, (included and excluded) before posting and not so anxious to hit Send. Proofread it or go back and Edit it.
Make sure you're appearing and teaching in line with your proclaimed experience and knowledge as you did not here. Then if you don't, then reply with the humility of making an error rather than an adult temper tantrum.
BTW, the "troll" signing I gave was sarcasm, clearly by the way I speak and address core issues. However your self professed "troll slayer" is sad further attempt to apparent need of self aggrandizement.
Words to live by Sir,
"Let another praise you, not your own lips"
"Do not think more highly of yourself than you are."
And a real key one for you here,
"Do not presume to be a teacher, as teachers are critiqued more strictly than all others."
And No, I didn't read every word of your tantrum, only saw the nature and excuses come off it.
Wow
Nope, I just think that you couldn't make a respectful, productive comment/reply (if you did, I'd have gladly responded in kind and greatfully acknowledged your input) if your life depends upon it. And criticizing me about "my words??" Your command of the language leaves *a lot* to be desired, to be chastising someone else about their speech. And, as I said, I'd have been *more* than happy to accept your input and say "thanks for the input..." if you didn't start the same way you finished, with an insult and calling someone incompetent for not doing something to *your* expectations, not to mention calling them a socisl reject.
I'm not thr one who seems to need to be "validated" with everything they say if everything someone says in a post has, by your statement, to be verified for 100% accuracy, with *no* omissions or errors for fear you'll look foolish and proofread *twice over* for any mistakes before hitting "post," you have a serious lack of understanding/connection to what is going on here on this sight *and,* the overall context of my statement. That's *ridiculous* to expect from everyone here and, to belittle and badger someone, just because they didn't post a comment that meets *your* expectations!? That is absolutely *not* the way to get their acquiescence and accept your input.
And your comment is, again, so disjointed that you don't make much sense whilst beating me on the head about communication. If you want to go *that* hard at someone, for missing *one* point when making a generalized statement, try picking up a basic grammar book and figure out how to make a proper sentence and, while you're at it, maybe re-examine the nature of the forum here.
I told you right off the bat that if you'd been nice and not been nasty and jumped down my throat for what really doesn't count as an "oversight" that id have accepted your input. But, since the involvement of making those changes is so much greater than that, typing out the whole process to be "100% inclusive" is realistically prohibitive, not to mention contextually unnecessary. In other words, "they get the picture."
. You, instead, have to make the person feel like an incompetent boob then, set yourself up as "the smart one" and, subjugate the other person in order to stroke your own ego and garner the awe and admiration of the masses (well, at least the couple poor souls who actually read this).
All I did was tell my side, a bit colorfully which is known as "humor" but, it's also the truth and made it known that I'm not an idiot, even though you essentially accused me of being one right out of the gate, simply because i failed to mention one particular part when giving fair warning about people's eyes getting "too big for their belly" when buying big tires because, theres *a lot* involved that most people don't realize and have to learn the hard way, as a consequence to getting excited and jumping in blind, like ball joints going out at 10 mi.,, too and the need for a replacement idler arm with a lift, etc., etc...
If I can just help them realize the fact that there's more to it than meets the eye and that they should look into it *before* they buy, that's the whole point. Mission accomplished!
Naming every single part that may be affected, in *this* venue, is truly superfluous. "They get the picture..."
Did you expect me to just piss down my leg and fall over, belly up when you made your statement?? lol I don't think so, buddy.
But, being as you love to take things i said and twist them and bloviate about it (and everything else), finding *great* need to insult people and, judging by that rant, have *no* sence of humor *or* humility *or* self assurance and you can't stand it when someone calls you out on your bullshit.
And the juvenile statement about my being here for the connection because I can't make friends, etc.?? When I was being nice in my comments, just trying to share a little knowledge in that someone might find it helpful?? That's just lashing out like a little boy and you accused *me* of the temper tantrum? You might re-read your own raving about how to get things "right" before I post, like I'm turning in my thesis.
I'm not the one so lost in seriousness and the belief that my insulting someone from my first breath should be humbly accepted with endless gratitude for being "set straight. Do you understand the meaning of the word "audacity?" (Or, sarcasm?) Sheesh.
Being "right" has *nothing* to do with it, at this point, even if you're 100% right...
You're first reply was unnecessarily insulting, demeaning and accusatory, just for the sake of sticking a needle in someone's side to watch them squirm and calling it "entertainment" then expecting them to cow-tow and be greatful for it?? Seriously!?? And I called you on it because, I'm not a schoolyard push-over that takes stupid crap like that, groveling and thanking you for the opportunity to be humiliated.
It seems like enough people do, however, judging by your continued, *irrational* attacks. Too bad for them for not seeing through you but, I digress...
I understand about the parts of a 4x4, I've been working on them since the 70s and my old, D200 Power Wagon and have my ASE certs to show for it *but,* I have a distracted moment and don't cover everything *you* deem "absolutly critical" to the conversation so, therefore... I'm incompetent. Sure, that's fine, I'm an idiot... It's so nice to know that you've never made an omission in *anything* you've ever said. That's so comforting to know you're there, waiting in the wings to slap us down for the egregious error of forgetting something, ready to set us straight at a moments notice and we'd *damn* sure better be greatful for it..
Anyone who reads these comments understands that your just an egotistical bully with nothing better to do in life. I don't need to explain anything, you have done a fine job of it all on your own.
And... The true nature of the beast comes out. You were right. *Troll* is a good tittle for you.
Wow. The gold bolts truly enhanced the muscular and Herculean appearance. The black and gold feature resembles toughness like the Pittsburgh Steelers. Awesome looking indeed.
LOL - nice and glad you like what you see :)
Load range C !!! How do they ride without balancing them? Looks great. One complaint. Need more dog tricks!
LOL - sorry, we were trying to get this video out as quickly as we could and didn't have time to film Ripley. As far as how they ride goes - excellent. Nitto makes very round tires!
Looks amazing. Even though those tires are bigger my guess is the tread pattern will create less rolling resistance at full pressure and your mpg will not take a hit.
Very good observation and yes, I would agree with you. Need to do some longer term testing to know for sure.
@@wayalife what air pressure do you run on the hwy?
@@Talon1983 I typically like to run my tires at about 28-30 psi. This does require something like a Tazer to allow for a lower pressure but it will provide a flatter footprint and better tread wear.
Looks great! I just mounted some Maxxis Razor AT811's on our daughter's WK. They have a similar tread design as the Nitto.
Hi Eddie, I enjoyed this video. I had 33 inch Nitto Ridge grapplers on my current Gladiator Rubicon.
I mostly overland with it. today, I bought 4 new 37 inch Nitto Trail Grapplers partially down to your explanations on this video. also because I am seriously debating on buying the accuair lift kit for the JT. It's exactly what I need.for what I do and I came to this decision from watching your video series on it. thank you for what you do, keep it up and hope to see you all on the trails some day!
That's awesome and really happy to hear our video was helpful to you 😎
They would have looked cool on the red two door
LOL - maybe someday :)
Man that looks sooo good!! The gold bolts look great! Now I need these wheels for my JT! As always thanks for the great video
Glad you like them! :)
Looks great, now try them on the 2 door
😂 how to snap a dana 30 in less than a mile
LOL - would love to but I don't think she's ready for them 😁
Looks great! Why did you decide to go with Ridge Grapplers vs Trail Grapplers? Also, what did you do for balancing? I’m thinking about changing out my 37” Cooper STT Pros because even though I have had them bead balanced they still won’t balance out properly.
We decided to run Ridge Grapplers mainly because we've never run them before and being that they now come in a 38. Nitto's typically can be mounted and ran without balancing as they are really that round or at least, compared to other tires out there but if they need a balancing, I always have Discount Tire do it for me.
What size lift do you have on that JL?
We are running EVO coilovers on this JL and have them set to about 4.5" of lift.
Thanks alot my friend. Love the channel
You know that I only watch for the Border Collie action - but those wheels and tyres came a close second.
LOL - we're sorry that we didn't get more of Ripley in on this one.
Sir, the 3.5 backspacing, is that the - 38mm offset? The link goes to - 15mm. Just want to make sure they will stick out as desired. Thanks
Sorry, not sure what the offset is. Just that they are 3.5" of back spacing and really, that's what you need to know.
Amazing weight on that tire. Usually nittos are hilariously heavy. That wheel on the other hand....jfc
Can that prorock 44 up front handle those 38s or would you recommend a prorock 60 ?
Looks very nice. A lot better with the black wheels and gold bolts. Well done
Thank you :)
Greetings Wayalife from Panama 🇵🇦
Awesome video. I have the same wheels waiting on some ridge grapplers. Now I have to wait for the 38’s to come in stock. Hopefully I can get some before Moab in October.
Hard to find the words on how much better the Jeep looks!!! WOW!
LOL - thanks! I agree 😎
You literally own my dream garage, holy hell.
LOL - took years to get it 😎
Those tires and black wheels really pop on your rig, and the gold bolts definitly make a difference.
Thank you. Glad you like what you see :)
You made seating the beads on the wheel look so easy. I might just get these tires now in 37s
LOL - it really is that easy :)
WOW!!! Looks amazing! Like the size difference and love the wheel change.
Glad you like it!
What is the actual height of the tire installed and under the weight of the Jeep?
Great video as always. Question what is your lift set up as. I was thinking 3.5 for 38’s?
Even with trimmed Rubicon fenders that already sit higher from the factory, we still rub them at a full flex with 4"-4.5" of lift.
Like the gold touch breaks up the black well I missed the weight of the tire only by one pound lol good stuff as always be safe 👍👍👍👍
You were close! 👍🏻
I look beautiful. I already want to see the transformation of the wrangler JL 2 doors red
If only you could get them in a D load rating.
@@majesticoverland Yes! Didn't think they'd have a 13.5 version. This is good news.
What is the actual height mounted and on the jeep? I was considering 38 inch patagonias for a true 37, but would like to know the comparison.
First off, NO tire measures what is stated on the sidewall. Second, when manufactures of suspension systems or even axle upgrades talk about tires size, they are referring to what is written on the sidewall and NOT what the "actual" tire size is. That being said, mounted on a wheel, aired up and NOT installed on a Jeep with the full weight of it on it, this tire measures from crown to crown, about 36.5". That's a full inch taller than a 37" Trail Grappler mounted and aired up and measured in the same way as well.
Just for reference www.wayalife.com/threads/the-ultimate-true-tire-size-database.35075/
Thanks for the quick reply.
BROOOOOO! That looks so good 💪👊😎
Thank you :)
Looks great. I need those in my life. My 33s are so small. Smaller...... Is smaller. Thanks for the video.
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I loved everything but the Chrome lugs, with the gold, I would have thought black lugs would have been a more astatic choice. But maybe that is my OCD talking. :)
LOL - that's what I love about Jeeps. Everyone can build them up the way they want :)
Your video production is amazing, looks like a movie
Truly flattered you would say as much, thank you 😊
I love the video, and your rig looks great! But I'm confused. I'm in the process of purchasing wheels and 38s for my rig, and KMC is telling me that their external beadlocks are not DOT approved, off-road only. What's the deal?
They are not DOT approved but all that means is that they haven't gone through the process of getting them approved.
That combo looks way better on your rig.I'm stuck deciding between BFG K02 or the Nitto on my JK.
Keep in mind the K02s are 10 pounds lighter per tire...
I personally like that KMC went from making one of the ugliest truck wheel, the "Rockstar" to really great looking off-road wheels.
I am also a fan of Nitto tires. On my second set of Terra Grapplers for my truck!
LOL - awesome
How about road ride quality/noise? And what psi on the road? Thx!
Ridge Grapplers are a hybrid tire and on pavement, they handle and sound more like all terrains than mud terrains. I run mine at about 28 psi.
I was like nooooooooo don’t swap those beautiful polished wheels for these dull black ones But DAMN I kinda like them better! Well done brother! You never disappoint!!
LOL - Glad to hear you like the new wheels too.
Another quality video. I've been waiting for the 38s myself. I've been running the 37s and love them.
Glad you like them and glad you like our video :)
amazing size! I just wonder, why you didn't balance out the wheel before installing?
Not all tires need to be balanced. IF these did, I would take it to a local shop and have it done. Typically, Nitto's do not require it.
That's what she said. Sorry I'm just a giant kid. Another awesome video thanks.
LOL - it's all good by me :)
I was worried the positioning of the KMC tabs on the ring would make it harder to access the valve stem for air ups/downs. Looks like you had plenty of room.
Oh yeah, no problem at all and I even used longer stems.
I'm getting ready to put a set of those ridge grapplers on my truck 35 12.5 r18s
Awesome :)
Great Video but where do I buy them???? I can't find them anywhere.
They are coming to a store near you soon
Looks very nice! Me, I'm keeping my 2020 Willys 4-door stock height and looking at the Nitto Ridge Grappler in the "pizza cutter" size of 255/80-17 on the factory wheels. Easy 1-inch increase to 33" over the factory 32" Firestone Destination MT's (255/75-17). I prefer 100 miles of forest road over 5 miles of rock crawling, so going from C rated Firestone's to E rated Nitto's will give me much more puncture resistance peace of mind while exploring forests and deserts here in Arizona. Enjoyed the video and will check in for more. Peace. Pete.
Awesome! I think we'll be doing something similar on our 2-door Pippi Project.
Another great video. Thanks for sharing all the steps to wheel/tire installation.
Glad you found the video to be useful :)
What psi are you running around the street?
About 30 psi
That is an awesome looking wheel!
Thanks! We really like them a lot too 😎
Great video saving up I need new tires and we just got the Jeep took us for all we had want so much so only doing little upgrades
Congratulations to you on your new Jeep!
Just curious, no need to balance them ? They do look friggin awesome!
I only balance tires that need to be balanced and typically, Nitto's do not need it.
Great looking combo 🔥!!! That’s my next tire! 💯 Usual gem of an edit! 😉
Why thank you 😊
I have Nitto Ridge grapler tires in size 38 13.5 x 24. I've never driven them in the snow, anyone know how they'll perform?
Nothing short of a dedicated snow or studded tire will do great in the white and icy stuff but I have found they perform well enough for me. Way better than a mud terrain.
Just ordered and putting on 38's on Monday at Dixie 4 wheel... thanks to this video... great job on the review!
Awesome! Glad to hear you enjoyed our video and congratulations to you :)
Had these & hated them. Don’t know what their point is. They aren’t sticky & don’t flex great in rocks, they are terrible on wet/ice/slush. They are heavy and ride harsh. You still have to swap them out for snow tires, might as well run the trail grapplers.
LOL - cool dude.
@@wayalife That’s most people’s experience with them, you admit this was your first time on a ridge grappler. I get it, you have a relationship with Nitto so you’re going to try & sugarcoat it. I like their Trail Grapplers, but the ridge grappler is for mall crawlers.
@@TJ-po9ol LOL - I didn't realize that you have a monopoly on "most people". What I will admit is that I've seen these tires perform out on the trail and have always been impressed with how well they did being that they weren't a mud terrain. Guys like Mel from EVO and Dave from Synergy killed obstacles with them where tires made by other manufacturers couldn't even begin to hook up. And, this was in places like Maine where the rocks were slick as snot. th-cam.com/play/PLgwBN5w3KUZxlkDtaN4N5lMkI7iH0W5hE.html
It is the ONLY reason why I'm giving them a try now and this as opposed to their new 38x13.50R17 Trail Grappler that I could have run instead. But I get it, yours is clearly the only opinion that matters and mine has to be some kind of sugar coating because of my relationship with Nitto, something I didn't have to openly disclose and right from the get go. I'll tell you though, IF I find these tires suck, I can guarantee you that I'll say as much - just as I do with any product I test. Of course, you can believe what you want to believe. 👍
@@wayalife Alright, run them in mud & snow off camber, then get back to us lol. Try not to get too worked up bud.
LOL - uh, duh. That is the whole idea of "testing and review" of a product. Try to relax not to be so full of yourself bud. 👍
Mr wayalife, you just said, you've been installing beadlocks for the past 20yrs, yeah, I didn't know some of this technology has been around for 20yrs, but when you stop to think about that kinda time period, it seems like a huge mass of people would've had a petition signed by 100s,1000s of people in order to try and beadlocks pushed to be legitimate for normal highway road use, because of the way they are designed, I don't see a dam thing wrong with them being road legal, and I have tried to look for the law of the government regulations, well, I couldn't find anything regulating against them, so why do they have to be factory printed, for off road use only, that's bullshit,
The issue is about liability and the enormous cost to have something like a beadlock wheel tested to be DOT approved. There are a couple of wheels out there that have done this, Hutchinson is one and I'm pretty sure there's at least one other. I should note that beadlocks today are a LOT safer than they were 20 years ago.
I see Tekton is your preferred choice for hand tools. Same here.
Truth be told, it used to be Craftsman but over the years, I have found them to be not as good whereas Tekton has shown itself to be just as good if not better.
These are what I want, but, I live in Florida and drive on the beach. So, would I anti-seize every single bolt on the bead?
I would
Wow Amazing sir 👏 👌
Glad you like what you see :)
Great video! Did you have any troubles getting the tpms sensors programmed? Do you have to have the dealer program them?
Nope. Never have a problem. I just install them and go and they work.
Same setup might look pretty great on my nacho. Do they make gold lug nuts also?
Honestly, I'm not sure.
I have 33 inch nitto g2 on my ram for about a year and go off road all the time love them, and they wear great to
Awesome 👍
Nice Eddie, I need tires on my JL trying to decide which ones to go with trail or ridge running 37” now. When you said gold bolts I’m like no way go black until the sun hit them really pops with the grade 8
LOL - I should note that the gold has since faded and they look more silver now 😁
@@wayalife that’s grade 8 for ya, can’t wait to see how the new tires hold up to your abuse
It looks amazing!!!! Just ready for the next adventure. 🏆🏆🏆👍
Awesome 😎
Great color choices. I would have done the black wheels with the gold hardware myself too. The Jeep looks much better with those black wheels on it. IMO
Thank you, glad you like what you see :)
What…no Harris throw the tire onto the wheel?
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Cool video,keep on rolling more out Eddy 👍👍👍
Thank you
@@wayalife, keep on rolling out Eddy 👍👍
Love the new tire wheel combo. 🥳🤩👍👍
Thank you my friend 😎
Great video. Just ordered the 38"s! What tire carrier are you using?
Glad you liked the video and we have an EVO tire carrier.
I bet you were a spoiled child too. :)
Those look good, I run Ridge Grapplers on my JK and I love that tire. It has been my favorite so far. I will be going with them again.
Awesome
Yeah, those wheels look great👍
Thanks 👍
Is this on 4.5” lift? Looking at this same combo and upgrading from my 3.5” lift.
About 4" of lift but we do have rubbing at a full flex.
What gear ratio and how much lift? Please,,, please... new to channel. Thx
We are running 5.13 gears and feel they are a perfect fit for 38's. We have our coilovers set at about 3.5" of lift.
All that money for all those Jeeps and you cant buy an old-ass forklift for all the mods you do......??
LOL - what can I say, I'm a busy guy and it's on my to do list.
That wheel and tire combo looks great!
Thank you :)
How much lift does the Gladiator need to clear these? What gears would you recommend?
It depends on whether or not you're willing to trim your fenders. Even with a trim, I would say no less than 4" of lift is needed. As far as gears go, the proper ratio would be 5.13 but I would ONLY do this IF you have a Rubicon or a front 44. On a Dana 30, the pinion will be too small and it will be a point that will break.
That sealed the deal for me. I'm going to a 38 instead of a 37!
Glad we could help make that decision for you. :)
Great looking! Like the black rim and set-up sir
Awesome, thank you :)
My next tire for sure!!
Weight is good for a 38 and C load should be nice.
Do you think stock Rubi axles can handle the 38?
Actually, we found that the weight is about the same as a 37" Trail Grappler mounted on a similar wheel. Only a 2-3 lb. difference. Also, the ride is much nicer being that they are C. Rubicon axles should be able to hold up just fine so long as you do not run a gear ratio higher than 5.13.
@@wayalife
Thank you Eddie.
Keep up the good work.
Great video. You make it look so easy. So ummmm. (looks down and kicks dirt) how much for the old 37s and wheels you took off?
LOL - Thank you. Regarding the wheels, we'll be keeping them for possible future use on Pippi. The tires, we might sell them.
@@wayalife they still have a lot of life in them.
Eddie what's your height on your front bumper to the ground
Sorry, I no longer have this Jeep. However, I did have my coilovers set to about 4.5" of lift.
Thanks for the great videos Eddie. Is it to soon for a review of these tires?
Glad you enjoyed the video. And no, it's not too soon. Got a lot of miles on them now and I love them. Hope to find some time to do a proper review soon.
Man they look soo good