Big bend to look like sasquached

[Sata1]

If you are just after the look,

A slight lift (1.5-2.0") and 35" tires gets you there without needing to go crazy. Add in the wider fenders and no one could tell the difference from the outside.

Upgrading the rims is an option, but you can get 35's on your stock rims as well, although you may need spacers to go with it depending on how wide of a tier you get.

I don't want to do spacers. I'd rather buy the new wheels. Which is why I was asking if I just ordered wheels for a sasquached edition (which is an option on tire rack) would they fit/same bolt pattern

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[Brian_B]

Why?

Bigger tires take more power to spin. You will notice a hit on both fuel economy and acceleration.

Bigger (lower) gear ratios put more torque to the wheel, but at the expense of fuel economy and top speed.

Smaller (higher) gear ratios are more fuel efficient and have a higher top speed, but can't put as much torque down to the ground.

Too big of a tire for your gearing, and it will really lug. The stock gear ratio is 3.73, which is a common ratio, but a bit high for 35's - you could do it, but you'll definitely notice it. I know a lot of people that are running 35s on 4.10 and do ok. I've seen posts of a lot of folks running 35's on the 3.73, and if it's just driving around town it'll be fine, but you'll notice the hit in mileage and acceleration.

Changing the gear ratio is a much more involved project.

 

[Brian_B]

I don't want to do spacers. I'd rather buy the new wheels. Which is why I was asking if I just ordered wheels for a sasquached edition (which is an option on tire rack) would they fit/same bolt pattern

All Broncos (and 6th gen Rangers) have the same bolt pattern - so yeah, if it's for a 6th gen bronco there's no different in the bolt pattern on SAS or non-SAS, although Raptor is slightly different.

 

[Aonarch]

Another thing to consider is, if the Bronco doesn't have the rear locker (4.27 gearing), 33's may be a better choice.

34s are really nice for 4.27.

33s are great for 3.73s, not terrible for 4.27s.

In my build thread somewhere I ran all of the calculations.

 

[Sata1]

Bigger tires take more power to spin. You will notice a hit on both fuel economy and acceleration.

Bigger (lower) gear ratios put more torque to the wheel, but at the expense of fuel economy and top speed.

Smaller (higher) gear ratios are more fuel efficient and have a higher top speed, but can't put as much torque down to the ground.

Too big of a tire for your gearing, and it will really lug. The stock gear ratio is 3.73, which is a common ratio, but a bit high for 35's - you could do it, but you'll definitely notice it. I know a lot of people that are running 35s on 4.10 and do ok. I've seen posts of a lot of folks running 35's on the 3.73, and if it's just driving around town it'll be fine, but you'll notice the hit in mileage and acceleration.

Changing the gear ratio is a much more involved project.

OK thanks I understand that but was thinking you had a different reason.

Anyone with 35s and 3.73 gears reporting any breakage on just normal driving. She will not be taking this off road BTW

 

[DriveAllNight]

I'm convinced Ford geared the Broncos to be able to go up 'roughly' one tire size without any real impact. Anything more, and you'll see/ feel the difference, but it's not like it's going to self explode or anything crazy, but obviously the penalties start adding up.

 

[KillerPenz]

OK thanks I understand that but was thinking you had a different reason.

Anyone with 35s and 3.73 gears reporting any breakage on just normal driving. She will not be taking this off road BTW

You'll be fine with the 3.73 gears for what you say your gf will be using it for. And honestly, she probably won't even notice a difference.

 

[MNBigfoot]

The engineers at Ford went with 4.46 gearing for 33's and 4.7 for the light weight 35's (auto trans). I know you can get by with 3.73 gearing, but I was surprised it was even offered on anything other than the Base with 30" tires. However, if you want to turn your Bronco into a slug to make it look cooler, it can easily be done, all that's required in .6" of lift and some rims with the proper off-set.

 

[BigFootie]

I don't want to do spacers. I'd rather buy the new wheels. Which is why I was asking if I just ordered wheels for a sasquached edition (which is an option on tire rack) would they fit/same bolt pattern

Just to be clear (and maybe you are), you can get wheels from Tire Rack that fit a Sasquatch Edition, but you can't get official Sasquatch Edition wheels at Tire Rack. If that is what you wanted, you'd be better off getting a set of take offs.

 

[Sata1]

Just to be clear (and maybe you are), you can get wheels from Tire Rack that fit a Sasquatch Edition, but you can't get official Sasquatch Edition wheels at Tire Rack. If that is what you wanted, you'd be better off getting a set of take offs.

Correct. I do not want Ford edition, sasquatch wheels. I want aftermarket wheels that will fit a sasquach. Therefore being the same offset, providing the same look as a sasquached edition that I will installon her big bend. I Do not want actual Ford sasquatch wheels.

 

[WarthogJr]

This thread reminds me of the “who’s on first” comedy bit.

 

[Tdub0527]

Sounds like you already have your mind made up, but going to a (33") 285/70/17 will make a world of difference in looks. I did that when I had my BB and you will save yourself a lot of cash. You can't say it's Sasquatch but you also won't be able to do that with your current plans.

Look at this thread. If you're going for looks you'll see quickly it doesn't need to be a 35" to accomplish the aggressive look you're going for.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/show-33s-some-love-picture-thread.45573/

 

[mpeugeot]

I don't want to do spacers. I'd rather buy the new wheels. Which is why I was asking if I just ordered wheels for a sasquached edition (which is an option on tire rack) would they fit/same bolt pattern

Do this, it's 99% of the look with none of the downsides of too large of a tire.

RTR Tech 6 rims 17x9 +30 offset
Milestar Patagonia 295/70R17 (33.5")

No need to worry about rubbing or removing crash bars.

Stock

Wheels and tires

Works with either fenders... Slight poke with non-sasquatch fenders.

 

[DriveAllNight]

Almost forgot, there is another option, the Baby BigFoot Blackout Bundle: MatteBlackPackage


The $5200 after purchase Baby Bigfoot Blackout Bundle :

Two-inch off-road suspension lift kit
A set of five 17×8.5-inch matte black wheels
black lug nuts
an upgraded spare tire carrier
a Pro Cal tool to recalibrate the speedometer
extended fender flares
a smoked Ford oval badge
matte black grille letter caps
script badges for the fenders
and a matte black Bronco badge for the tailgate.
Tires, however, aren’t included and must be purchased separately.

 

[Sata1]

Sounds like you already have your mind made up, but going to a (33") 285/70/17 will make a world of difference in looks. I did that when I had my BB and you will save yourself a lot of cash. You can't say it's Sasquatch but you also won't be able to do that with your current plans.

Look at this thread. If you're going for looks you'll see quickly it doesn't need to be a 35" to accomplish the aggressive look you're going for.

https://www.bronco6g.com/forum/threads/show-33s-some-love-picture-thread.45573/

It's not my mind. It's hers. I drive an f250 diesel. With 37s

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