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    Since you posted in the HD section, I'm assuming you have an HD truck. If that's the case, your truck doesn't have a factory rear block. The only way to lower the rear is with lowering shackles.
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    Some guys are running 37x12.50x20's on stock rims with a 3/2 style kit and minimal trimming. What size of 38's are you planning to run, specifically? Wide (13" plus) tires on stock rims can be tricky. Without wheel spacers, you'll run into clearance issues on the UCA and frame (when turning). Adding spacers will fix those problems, but put the tires closer to the fender liners and mud flaps (and maybe the bumper) when turning. I don't have as much experience with the new style HD's, but that's how it worked with the previous generation.
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    No, it didn't. There isn't a 2013 gas truck on the planet that's getting 20 mpg @ 65mph on 35" tires.
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    I first switched to a set of LED's from www.xenonpro.com, but I wasn't impressed. The light color was whiter, but not that much brighter down the road. When one of them burned out, I replaced them with HID lows from www.diodedynamics.com. I'm very happy with them. They're super bright and pair well with my LED highs and fogs. The projector housings are much better for HID's.
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    Mjm is correct. Not stock. Our generation of 2500HD and 3500HD do not have a rear block from the factory. Only the 1500's have a factory rear block.
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    I know it's been a while since you asked, but I'll respond just in case it helps. You'll have no problem swapping from factory 18's to factory 20's. Your speedometer will probably still be accurate, because the overall tire diameter is what matters. The rim diameter is irrelevant. You'll need to pair the new TPMS sensors to your truck, and you're good to go.
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    Yes, unfortunately 4.10 gears are no longer available in the new 2500HD's. The gasser gets 3.73 and the diesel gets 3.42.
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    Empty, I'm getting 12-13 mpg in mixed driving. Towing, it drops to 9-10 mpg. The 2500HD gassers are much better at doing "truck stuff" than the 1500's, but you pay for it at the pump. Great trucks aside from the gas mileage.
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    They were very slightly used. There's a local place that deals in new and used takeoffs. Their previous owner traded them in on a set of factory 20's. Here's a link to their ebay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/joeswheelsilliopolisil
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    I was very happy with my last set of Falken Wildpeak AT3W's in the winter. I would definitely recommend them. And a 275/65/18 would fit without any trouble.
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    They're very quiet. I'm surprised how little road noise they have, considering how much rubber is on the road.
  12. Big Whiskey
    Thanks, guys. I got tired of seeing trucks like yours and wishing I had 35's, haha!
  13. Big Whiskey
    You're welcome. Some members are also running 35x12.50x20 or 295/65/20 on stock rims with a leveling kit, but that seems to be the limit. Those sizes will also rub at stock height, for sure.
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    If you're stock height, you can run a 275/65/20, 285/60/20 or 295/55/20. If you're leveled or willing to trim a little, you can run a 285/65/20, 295/60/20, or 305/55/20. Those are all based on the presumption that you're running stock rims. With aftermarket rims, that changes things.
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    More pictures...
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    Quite a while ago, I bought a set of factory 18" rims from a midnight edition HD. I was planning to run 35x12.50x18's, but tire prices went up and some tires became hard to find. Finally, I found a good deal at my local tire shop on a set of Sumitomo Encounter AT's in 325/65/18. For those that don’t know, Falken tires are made by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. The Sumitomo Encounter AT has a lot of similarities to the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which I ran previously and was very pleased with. The Encounter AT is a fairly aggressive all-terrain, with a 60,000 mile warranty and the 3PMS rating. The tread depth in my size is 20/32, which is about the deepest you’ll find in an all-terrain. The 325/65/18 has an overall diameter of 34.7” and a section width of 13.3”. They look huge compared to my old 285/75/17’s. My suspension is completely stock, except for a 1.5" crank (7-8 turns) on the torsion bars and shock extensions. Much to my surprise (and delight), the 325/65/18’s fit without any additional modifications. They’re really tight, but they clear. They barely rub the frame at full lock, but I'm not worried about that. I’ll probably pull back my fender liners with zip ties, for extra peace of mind. They're very close when hitting a bump while turning. They look like they belong on the truck, and I’m quite happy with them. These trucks have a very blocky/wide body style, and a bigger tire helps fill the wheel wells and improve the overall look. Here's a few pictures...
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    2016 Silverado 2500HD

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    From the album: 2016 Silverado 2500HD

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    From the album: 2016 Silverado 2500HD

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    From the album: 2016 Silverado 2500HD

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  23. Big Whiskey
    Thank you! I sent you a PM about your tire question.
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    More pictures of the new tires:
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    Haven’t changed anything on my truck for a while...until this week. I was starting to get bored with things, so I decided to change up my tire/wheel setup. I bought a set of 18” factory wheels from a Midnight Edition a few months ago, but had a terrible time deciding what tires to buy. I wanted to run a 35” tire, but there aren’t a lot of options for the 18” rims. I had it narrowed down to the General Grabber ATX or Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT in 35x12.50x18. Then, tire prices started going up, and many of them became hard to find. When pursuing other options, I discovered the 325/65/18 size. That’s when I stumbled onto a deal on a set of Sumitomo Encounter AT in 325/65/18 from my local Falken dealer. For those that don’t know, Falken tires are made by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. The Sumitomo Encounter AT has a lot of similarities to the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which I ran previously and was very pleased with. The Encounter AT is a fairly aggressive all-terrain, with a 60,000 mile warranty and the 3PMS rating. The tread depth in my size is 20/32, which is about the deepest you’ll find in an all-terrain. The 325/65/18 has an overall diameter of 34.7” and a section width of 13.3”. They look huge compared to my old 285/75/17’s. Much to my surprise (and delight), the 325/65/18’s fit without any additional modifications. They’re really tight, but they clear. I’ll probably pull back my fender liners with zip ties, just for extra peace of mind. They look like they belong on the truck, and I’m very happy with them. These trucks have a very blocky/wide body style, and a bigger tire really helps fill the wheel wells and complete the look. Here’s a few pictures. Let me know if you have any questions!
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