Tire Help :(

[loydpena93]

i will be getting 17 inch wheels and a 3 inch suspension lift on my 1500, and i need to know how wide and tall i can get the tires.

[ryan_hermanutz]

Refer to lift manufactures recommendations, they will tell you wheel offset and tire size.

[jro909]

don't forget to get retuned for the tire size difference otherwise your speedo and trans will be off depending on how big you go

[gnet158]

Ask the shop that will install the lift. If anyone would know it would be them, and ask if they have any pictures of the tires so that way you have an idea.

 

HTH.

[JRLZ71]

Just remember, some tires run bigger than other tires that are the same size... And if you do ask the shop, make sure you tell them you do not want any rubbing what so ever.

[loydpena93]

Rough Country recommends 285/75R17. and the hieght is ok but i want a little wider

[loydpena93]

Do u think some 295/70R17 will fit?

[SHooper4]

Do u think some 295/70R17 will fit?

 

 

Are you installing the rough country 3" front suspension lift kit?

[loydpena93]

yea The rough country 3 inch suspension

[SHooper4]

check out some of theses threads first... this is just one of many problems

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...l=rough+country

 

good luck,

 

if your wanting to raise the front look at www.doetsch.com , they has a 3" lift spindle for $386 model #582007. npt posted yet but call them. No mods needed when installed.

[SHooper4]

I have these 305's on my truck and they fit with a 2"25" leveling kit and some slight trimming and zip ties to pull fenderwell back so not to rub. the diameter on your tire is slightly larger by 1/4"

 

Stock Tire - 305/55R20 >Search Tires Tire 1 - 295/70R17 >Search Tires Section Width:12.00 in305 mmSection Width:11.61 in295 mmRim Diameter:20 in508 mmRim Diameter:17 in431.8 mmRim Width Range:9 - 10 inRim Width Range:8 - 9.5 inOverall Diameter:33.20 in843.28 mmOverall Diameter:33.25 in844.55 mmSidewall Height:6.60 in167.64 mmSidewall Height:8.12 in206.24 mmRadius:16.60 in421.64 mmRadius:16.62 in422.14 mmCircumference:104.3 in2649.2 mmCircumference:104.4 in2651.7 mmRevs per Mile:626.5Revs per Mile:625.5Actual Speed:60 mph100 km/hSpeedometer1:59.9 mph99.8 km/hSpeedometer Difference: -Speedometer Difference: 0.159% too slowDiameter Difference: -Diameter Difference: 0.16%

 

go to 1010tires.com and put in the sizes your looking for

[Matt_]

if your wanting to raise the front look at www.doetsch.com , they has a 3" lift spindle for $386 model #582007. npt posted yet but call them. No mods needed when installed.

 

They dont make 3" lift spindles for 4x4 trucks. The lower balljoint would interfere with the CV axles. Those are 2wd only...

 

 

I have these 305's on my truck and they fit with a 2"25" leveling kit and some slight trimming and zip ties to pull fenderwell back so not to rub. the diameter on your tire is slightly larger by 1/4"

 

My 305/55/20s required extensive trimming with a 3" lift to stop rubbing. I had to cut metal.

 

Tire sizes vary and people will tolerate different amounts of rubbing. For me, no rubbing at all is acceptable... i had to take away a lot more material than i wanted because people told me they were fitting them on 2" leveling kits (later i found out that they rubbed at full lock or turning and hitting bumps).

[SHooper4]

if your wanting to raise the front look at www.doetsch.com , they has a 3" lift spindle for $386 model #582007. npt posted yet but call them. No mods needed when installed.

 

They dont make 3" lift spindles for 4x4 trucks. The lower balljoint would interfere with the CV axles. Those are 2wd only...

 

 

I have these 305's on my truck and they fit with a 2"25" leveling kit and some slight trimming and zip ties to pull fenderwell back so not to rub. the diameter on your tire is slightly larger by 1/4"

 

My 305/55/20s required extensive trimming with a 3" lift to stop rubbing. I had to cut metal.

 

Tire sizes vary and people will tolerate different amounts of rubbing. For me, no rubbing at all is acceptable... i had to take away a lot more material than i wanted because people told me they were fitting them on 2" leveling kits (later i found out that they rubbed at full lock or turning and hitting bumps).

 

 

 

 

Yes, your right Matt! The spindles are for 2wd and that is what I was refering too.

 

Thanks for your insight, my 305x55x20 were put on and the only trimming with my 20x9" 18mm off set was about a 3/4 deep and 3" long peice of metal behind the fender wall and pulled back. i have no rubbing at all on inclines, dips and turning radius at a full turn. I was definately worried but the shop did a great job and trimming for my Chevy was what by my perception very little..

[loydpena93]

k so the 3 inch is out of the question. what about the leveling kit RC has? Can anyone give me a good review on that one?

[loydpena93]

And also, I hear 16 inch wheels wont fit on the 2008 Sierra cuz of the brake caliper? Is This true?