35-inch tires are the sweet spot for lifted trucks. Aggressive look, serious off-road capability, but still drivable daily. This is the size we install on most of our lifted truck builds at American Fusion Wheels.
35" Tire Sizes Explained
Flotation: 35x12.50R17 or 35x12.50R20 — actual 35" diameter. Metric: 315/70R17 (34.4") or 325/60R20 (35.4"). We typically recommend flotation sizing for the true 35" look.
Pros of 35-Inch Tires
- Aggressive, muscular look that turns heads
- Serious off-road capability — great ground clearance for rocks and ruts
- Fills lifted fender wells properly (looks out of proportion with anything smaller on a 4-6" lift)
- Great tire selection — 80+ options across AT, MT, and RT categories
- Most popular size for Jeep Wranglers, lifted Tacomas, F-150s, and Rams
Cons of 35-Inch Tires
- Requires 4-6" lift — leveling kit is not enough
- Regearing recommended — 4.56 or 4.88 gears for best performance
- 2-3 MPG decrease vs stock
- May need fender trimming or flares depending on vehicle
- Cost: $250-$400 per tire is typical
Best 35-Inch Tires
- Nitto Ridge Grappler 35x12.50R17 — our top pick for daily-driven lifted trucks. Hybrid AT/MT with great highway manners. ~$320
- BFGoodrich KO2 35x12.50R17 — classic all-terrain that handles KC weather. ~$330
- BFGoodrich KM3 35x12.50R17 — aggressive mud-terrain, trail king. ~$350
- Toyo Open Country MT 35x12.50R17 — best mud-terrain for overall performance. ~$360
- Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT 35x12.50R17 — looks like an MT, drives like an AT. ~$340
- Falken Wildpeak MT01 35x12.50R17 — best value mud-terrain. ~$280
Vehicle Fitment for 35s
- Jeep Wrangler JL: 2.5" lift + minor trim
- Ford F-150: 4-6" lift + fender flares
- Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra: 4-6" lift
- Ram 1500: 4-6" lift + fender trim
- Toyota Tacoma: 3-6" lift + extensive trim
- Toyota Tundra: 4-6" lift
- Jeep Gladiator: 2.5-3.5" lift
Call (913) 291-2027 — we verify fitment before you buy. | Finance your lift + 35s $0 down