Big Whiskey

Very cool. Thanks for the information. Your truck looks awesome. My wheel house liners are a molded plastic insert that goes in the rear wheel well. However, I believe your body style has a different setup, with those carpeted, fiberboard things you referred to. I'm not sure what your options are for the 2014+ trucks.

Very nice! More info please!

Get a new shop. A body lift has ZERO effect on the ride. And, there's really nothing on a body lift that's going to "go bad." Yes, that size should fit just fine with a 2.5" level. However, before you get too excited, you should know that the Toyo AT2 and Toyo RT are not available in that size.

That looks really good! Looks much taller than just a 3". I like it. More pics would be great!

Yep, the magnet test is pretty full-proof, haha.

Sweet! Yeah, those will look nice!

Very nice truck! I really like the long bed! What model of steps did you get?

Sweet! That's good to know. Thanks for the reply! Your truck looks great! Good deal. I really like that 295/70/18 tire size. They look like a 35" from a distance, but they're just a bit smaller enough to fit without any trimming. Your truck looks great too! Your picture didn't load....but if you can edit your post, we'd love to see that double cab long bed!

Nice! What method did you use to level? Did you have to trim anything? Looks great! How did you level it? What tire size?

Those look really nice! I'm not familiar with AT3W. I'll have to check them out!

Wow! It's amazing how much better that looks, even in the stock size!

Good to know. I can't tell if they're actually better than when they were new...or if I'm just starting to get used to it. Keep us posted when you switch to BFG's!

I noticed that too, when I switched from my 50k mile Cooper AT3's to my new Toyos. After 5-6k miles on the new tires, I still notice it, but not as bad as when they were new. I think that comes with the territory when running tires with deep tread.

Without touching a single thing, 275/60/20 or 295/55/20 should fit without any trouble. The 285/60/20 you mentioned should fit too, but there aren't many options in that size. I've heard of guys running 305/55/20, 295/60/20, or 275/65/20 at stock height, but some have rubbed a little and some haven't. I think those sizes are so close that it depends on the particular truck and the particular brand/type of tire. For example, a 305/55/20 BFG AT KO2 might clear just fine, but a Nitto Trail Grappler in that same size might rub. If it were me, I'd try one of the last 3 sizes I mentioned, and do a bit of trimming or cranking if needed...and then decide on the amount of drop in the rear after I had the tires I wanted. And, of those sizes, I prefer the 295/60/20, because they're a nice balance of extra height and extra width. Just my $0.02....

You'll be fine. There are guys running 275/60/20's with no lift or level at all, on stock rims. A 1.5" will give you plenty of room.

Do you mean 295/70/18? What's your lift/level setup? Looks really good, btw.

If you're driving over 100 miles every day, then I'd go with a more conservative tire size. Something like a 285/55/20 or 275/60/20 will give you a better stance than stock without killing your MPG and driving manners. I agree 100%.

I'm pretty sure the mid-level trim comes that way. The lower levels come with the black textured stuff and the higher levels come with chrome everywhere. At least that's how the Silverados are...

295/70/18 would look sweet.

I replied in the brownstone metallic thread too....but we need more pics, haha!

How about those pics? I'd like to see that color combination! Very nice rig! I dig the long bed! You got any more pics to share?

Nope, you're out of luck there. Most LT tires are going to be E-range. You can find XL (extra load) P-rated tires in 20" though. It seems ridiculous that GM would put passenger tires on a max tow truck, even if they're XL load rated. A light truck tire would tow a lot better. So, you mean they're passenger tires that have a load rating that's close to a D-range light truck tire? They must be XL, because I've never seen a SL passenger tire that approaches the load rating of D-range LT tires. What's the load index of your stock tires?

Yep, I agree! It's a great way to run a stronger, deeper tread, LT tire without going overkill. I ran C-rated Cooper AT3's most recently, then switched to C-rated Toyo AT2's this time around. I think Mastercraft and Goodyear are about the only other brands that offer C-range tires for 17" and 18" rims. Most other brands are either P-rated or E-range.

Actually, the standard factory 1500 tires are 4-ply, P-rated. The max tow package might get a heavier rated tire, but I'm not 100% sure on that. But yes, it seems that most larger aftermarket tires are E-rated. A few companies (Toyo and Cooper) make LT tires in a 6-ply, C-range, which is great for a 1500.

If you're replacing the factory 1.25" block with a 2" block, you don't need longer shocks (or extensions). That extra .75" isn't enough to make a difference. However, if you stack a 2" block on top of the factory block, or replace it with a 3" block (which is a better option), then longer shocks are recommended.