As a car hauling truck driver for nearly 24 years, it’s absolutely normal for vehicles to ship quite minimally and any add-ons of the sort to be placed somehow/where within the vehicle. Especially, factory provided.
Seriously... you want your actual (standard/optional) one thrown in the bed (in pieces)?
That's a "dealer installed" accessory that the dealer should/will install...
For me, It's side steps (before "rock sliders") & mud flaps, but now will not continue on without either.
Function over fashion wins again, as I age...
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Oh, I am not at all surprised a tire manufacture [representitive] says not to do that. A 10” wide tire on an 8.5” wide wheel. As often as people put 12.5” wide tires on 7.5” wide wheels… I’m going to say… eff it and probably do it anyway. People stretch tires all the time. Is a 1/2” really...
I see where I could have text that more clearly, but yes… it was just a simple mention (pre-coffee) and not implying your own offset. I like the wheels though. What are they? Thanks.
Quadratech is $399 (free shipping), when they’re in stock. I’m just saying. Not much difference, but… some.
https://www.quadratec.com/p/coverking/topliner-hardtop-insulation-kit-gladiator-jt
Oh, I like it. A lot too even. Those will likely be my choice as well. Also on 0 offset, making all the difference with the “look.” It’s all just waiting there in my shopping cart. You cannot see me currently flipping off the Michigan cold and snow though. Funny not funny.
Yours looks great.
I too want the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT 255/85R17 (35x10.0x17). and am SUPER JEALOUS you have that opportunity. I called Belle Tire and my choice 4x4/Jeep shop... they BOTH said they have NO ISSUE mounting said tires on 17x8.5" wheels. Do it!