I would also prefer more brakes. Sounds like the existing systems begins to fade way too quickly. Might be fine for everyday driving but not so much for heavy off-road use.
But the 12.5” will be lighter. If you can manage the wheel spin then you will possibly improve the pace.
Weight is totally dependent on the tire, there are many factors that go into it not just the width.
They are the same as the non-beadlock. The info in my first post lists all of the information.
I'd probably try to stick with a +20 to +25 offset if you can find it. +25 would have the outside of the wheel sitting at the same location as the stock wheels, but the inside of the wheel would be further in. I don't think you would have any clearance issues on the inside with that minor of a change, but I don't know for certain. Since the 12.50 is a little more narrow, you might get away with a 9.5" wide wheel that has a +12 to +15 offset, but some rubbing might happen.
Can you post a picture of the finished look/stance?
Great. Glad to hear it. Was it a 9” wide wheel?
Yes you give up a little but not really enough to notice.. I do like the height difference plus the Nitto Ridge Grapplers will put the OEM tires to shame off road where I go not to mention a WHOLE lot tougher.
That is the million dollar question. From just my looking at the lock to lock of the factory weiner skins I would say most likely it will work BUT may lose some travel and have some contact. THAT IS WHY I DID NOT put them on the next day after I bought the truck. The speed rating thing does not bother me as much as I will be keeping it below 120. Been over 200 more times than I can count in my highly modified C7 Z06 and my old Busa which was modified. Trucks scare me at real high speeds---everything from the tires to the drivelines are not designed to go that fast.
