Tire Wheel Suggestions (crossposted)

MtnAddict · January 5, 2017

I know there are tons of pages on this topic and I have looked through most. This is my first diesel and I wanted to see what everyone had to say about the set up I am looking at before I pull the trigger on what could be a costly mistake.

2016 Chevy 2500HD High Country 4x4, daily driver (40 miles). Will pull a flat bed trailer occasionally with another vehicle on it, approximately 10,000 lbs. but mostly an ATV trailer.

Only mod so far is a Pro Comp leveling kit which will be installed Saturday.

I am looking at either the Sota Novakane wheels in an 18x9:

http://www.sotaoffroad.com/wheel/26211/sota%2Doffroad%2Dnovakane/

Or the Sota R.E.P.R. in a 20x9 (20x10?):

http://www.sotaoffroad.com/wheel/26213/sota%2Doffroad%2Drepr/

**With an HD truck and minimal trailering are there any benefits to keeping 20 inch wheels, or is it just personal preference? I prefer the look of an 18 with more sidewall rubber, plus tires/wheels are cheaper. Does anyone have any negative experiences with these wheels or Sota in general (previously BMF)?

I would like to run the Nitto Ridge Grapplers in as large as I can stuff to fill the wheel wells, or maybe stick out a little.

http://www.nittotire.com/light-truck-tires/ridge-grappler-light-truck-tire/

Anyone have any experience with these tires and know which 18 and 20 will work for what I am looking for? Discount Tire tends to be a little too conservative.

Thanks for the help.

Mark Mortenson · January 5, 2017

Dick Cepek 20x9 and +25 offset 285 60 20 Goodyear Duratracs. No rub at all with this size and offset. I don't think you could go any larger in tire diameter than this as it's awful close. I prefer 20" wheels I've had them on my last 4 trucks I think with a larger tire you get less sidewall flex with them. I'm partial to the Goodyear Duratracs the traction in the snow is amazing and they are tame on the dry highway.

MtnAddict · January 5, 2017

Thanks for the reply and nice looking truck. I had a set of Duratracs on another truck and really liked them, might consider again. I know everyone hates the generic "tire wheel suggestion" topic, but after looking through 34 pages of pics on this site and 473 on another things start running together. Again, thanks.