Clyde28

Well maybe not. Won't let me post pics, says the file is too large.

So, after the 18" or 20" rim debate awhile back, I went with aftermarket 18" rims. 2.5" Rough Country level, with rear blocks. TIS 535MB wheels, 18 X 9, with -0- offset. Atturo Trail Blade MT, 33X12.50X18. 2014 Silverado 1500. Pics to follow.......

Love the look of this truck's stance with the aggressive tires!

sorry for the double post, not sure what happened there

So in reading a bunch of this thread and being overwhelmed with so much information that I am pulling my hair out, can I confirm the following information with you all just to make sure I know what I'm doing. Because this is no small amount of money to potentially be spent, I want to make sure to get it done right the first time. I, of course, would like to run the tallest and widest tires without rubbing. That being said: I plan on getting the Rough Country 2.5 level kit with the rear blocks. I am planning on getting some aggressive mud tires, but haven't decided which one's yet, based on which rims I use. I have stock 18" wheels (265/65r18 tires), which I understand are around +27 offset. If I keep these wheels I should be able to run 305/65r18 (very few tires available in this size) or 305/60r18 's. correct? However, if I were to get aftermarket 18" rims with 0 offset, I should be able to run a slightly wider tire (such as 33X12.50r18). The 0 offset wheel would set the tire further out than the stock rim, correct? Same thing with aftermarket 20" rim with 0 offset would set it out a little further and should be able to run a 33X12.50r20 or 305/55r20, right? I do like the look of a truck's stance with tires that sit out at the edge of, or maybe an inch past the fender well. Also, I don't know if this will affect anything, but my truck came with factory plastic mud flaps installed. I don't think they would create a rubbing issue on a larger tire, but I'm not sure. Your comments, questions, or concerns are appreciated. So in reading a bunch of this thread and being overwhelmed with so much information that I am pulling my hair out, can I confirm the following information with you all just to make sure I know what I'm doing. Because this is no small amount of money to potentially be spent, I want to make sure to get it done right the first time. I, of course, would like to run the tallest and widest tires without rubbing. That being said: I plan on getting the Rough Country 2.5 level kit with the rear blocks. I am planning on getting some aggressive mud tires, but haven't decided which one's yet, based on which rims I use. I have stock 18" wheels (265/65r18 tires), which I understand are around +27 offset. If I keep these wheels I should be able to run 305/65r18 (very few tires available in this size) or 305/60r18 's. correct? However, if I were to get aftermarket 18" rims with 0 offset, I should be able to run a slightly wider tire (such as 33X12.50r18). The 0 offset wheel would set the tire further out than the stock rim, correct? Same thing with aftermarket 20" rim with 0 offset would set it out a little further and should be able to run a 33X12.50r20 or 305/55r20, right? I do like the look of a truck's stance with tires that sit out at the edge of, or maybe an inch past the fender well. Also, I don't know if this will affect anything, but my truck came with factory plastic mud flaps installed. I don't think they would create a rubbing issue on a larger tire, but I'm not sure. Your comments, questions, or concerns are appreciated.

Jeez guys, I didn't mean to create such controversy about 18" or 20" rims. Although some valid points have been made. One of which I didn't think of was having more sidewall on the 18's to avoid the pinch flat while off road. Still thinking and researching.........

Can you post pics? I'd like to see this set up. Still thinking of what to do, and might just upgrade to 20" rim instead of the factory 18's.

Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the pics. Truck looks good!

Thanks for the info. Do you happen to have any pics of your truck? I'd like to see how those tires look on it.

So I'm new on here, but without reading ALL of the 181 pages, I've noticed that most people are using 20 inch rims, and have used tires such as 305/55/20 or 295/55/20. I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado with stock 18" rims. I'd like to just use the stock 18" rims, and then get leveling kit, and new aggressive grip tires. If I go with a 2.5" leveling kit, can I get tires such as 305/65/18 or will I have to go a little less taller with something like a 305/60/18? Does anyone have something similar to this on their truck? If so, can you please offer advice, comments, and/or pictures please. Thank you.