LAST CALL: Badlands 33” vs. 35” (Pros & Cons) Worth the upgrade to 35” tires?

[Daisy76]

The optional Badlands wheels ARE BEADLOCK CAPABLE!

And... they carbonized grey beauty ring looks better than the shiny silver Sasquatch ring.

Beadlock capable wheel is only available on Squatch package. Other optional rim is not a beadlock rim, even though it looks similiar. Beadlock capable wheel definitely cost more money!

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[Spooled]

Why would you do that when u can just get Sasquatch, or even wildtrak

Aftermarket will be better and I don't care for the sasquatch wheels or tires.

 

[Bullseye]

The optional Badlands wheels ARE BEADLOCK CAPABLE!

And... they carbonized grey beauty ring looks better than the shiny silver Sasquatch ring.

I've been trying to find proof from Ford that they are beadlock capable but haven't found it yet. I always assumed they were fauxlocks. They did look better, that's for sure, but imo I wouldn't pay the extra price for those wheels AND the 33" mud terrains if I'm eventually going to aftermarket 35s in the future. Better off sticking with the stock 33s and upgrading later.

 

[Boxer4]

" dealer is the best source"- Dealer told me they are ready to pre-stage their 350+ reservations. Asked me if I was going forward to work my current B & P and send it over. Why not-I'm good to go.

 

[Raskew]

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I don't think the optional BL wheels are headlock capable though.

They are on the Canadian site.

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

I've been trying to find proof from Ford that they are beadlock capable but haven't found it yet. I always assumed they were fauxlocks. They did look better, that's for sure, but imo I wouldn't pay the extra price for those wheels AND the 33" mud terrains if I'm eventually going to aftermarket 35s in the future. Better off sticking with the stock 33s and upgrading later.

Edit: In the time it took me to figure out this screenshot @Raskew posted the same thing. This is from ford.ca. I can't see the American option being functionally different.

 

[Bullseye]

Edit: In the time it took me to figure out this screenshot @Raskew posted the same thing. This is from ford.ca. I can't see the American option being functionally different.

Hmm, wonder why the American site is different?

 

[pan-y-cerveza]

Hmm, wonder why the American site is different?

There's a few discrepancies like that between .ca and .com.

 

[mneblett]

As an engineer, I can think of at least a half-dozen reasons 33" are a better choice than 35" for 99.9% of our needs.

Spouse wants 35s. Analysis over.

 

[ronstar]

Took some photos of the wheels at super cel east. Left is the optional BL 33" Goodyear MT on optional wheels. Carbonized ring. Looks like ring comes off but I don't know if it is beadlock capable. (I don't know anything about beadlocks.)

I like the optional wheel but I haven't decided on paying the extra $995 yet. I'm staying with the 33" Ko2's.

Right photo is Sasquatch 35" on Sasquatch wheels. Silver ring

 

[Zeke013]

Took some photos of the wheels at super cel east. Left is the optional BL 33" Goodyear MT on optional wheels. Carbonized ring. Looks like ring comes off but I don't know if it is beadlock capable. (I don't know anything about beadlocks.)

I like the optional wheel but I think you

have to get the Goodyear 33" tire to get the optional wheel. I prefer the KO2 AT'S

Right photo is Sasquatch 35" on Sasquatch wheels. Silver ring

The website says these wheels are available with the Badlands, with the Goodyear M/T. But you can add it a la carte - it doesn't force you to move off the "stock" KO2s. I am assuming that's a B&P error.

 

[ronstar]

The website says these wheels are available with the Badlands, with the Goodyear M/T. But you can add it a la carte - it doesn't force you to move off the "stock" KO2s. I am assuming that's a B&P error.

I was wondering about that. B&P shows that you have to get the upgraded wheel if you get the 33" Goodyear tire. But it allows you to get the either the base wheels or the upgrade wheels with the standard Ko2 tires. I don't know - could be an error that lets the B&P get the upgrade wheel with the KO2's.

 

[rand442002]

Agree - the wheels/tires in the photo above total approx. $1600. Squatch is another $800 over that. And other than 2" larger tires, and bumpstops, we don't know what we're paying for with that $800. It's not all tires, obviously.

Hopefully Ford can share a bit more info.

When I look on the Ford performance site, the raptor beadlock wheel kits were $780 EACH x 4 is $3,120. Seeing as how they're both for "35 tires, I'd estimate a similar price. Seems outrageous to me but that's what's there. Don't forget about gearing too because you're getting the 4.7 gearing with the squatch. Not sure what an aftermarket re-gear costs between parts and labor but I feel it might justify $800. I could be totally off on that though, I've never had it done so perhaps someone with experience could chime in.

 

[Dirty Bronco]

Do 35s look great on 2 and 4 doors? You bet! However, have you ever driven or rode in a 35” 4 wheeler? You’d be shocked once you stand next to them how high they are. Then think of climbing in and out each time.


33 ATs are perfect for me and my lifestyle. I like the optional 33” rims but do NOT want the MT tires so don’t think the upgrade is worth the cash.

 

[Orbiter]

Don't forget about gearing too because you're getting the 4.7 gearing with the squatch. Not sure what an aftermarket re-gear costs between parts and labor but I feel it might justify $800. I could be totally off on that though, I've never had it done so perhaps someone with experience could chime in.

You can select 4.7 gearing on Badlands without going Sasquatch.

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