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305/50/20 Cooper Ltz's On 20"xd Spys Black

STINSAN3

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wescollins Enthusiast

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If it's just mud residue then spending time with a high pressure hot water wand will fix it, and I'm pretty sure that's all you need. The frame you can see under the cab should be fixed by just high pressure hot water too if its muddy/rusty colored, it's just going to take time.

 

If you have to paint it, just wheel well/underbody paint from auto-zone etc. Some people have used bedliner spray. You'd want to sand it down a bit and spray it, but it's going to be uneven looking unless you do the whole thing, everything you can see, which means taping off the truck to avoid overspray, etc.

 

I like these wheel well covers/protectors, especially if you're going to do a BL in the future. Then you don't need gap guards. These things are big, black rigid plastic. They cover everything under there including the frame.

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matt805 Enthusiast

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looks awesome. wat offset are those wheels? also, have you noticed a much of a difference in your mpgs or power? im lookin to get the same size tires..

STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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looks awesome. wat offset are those wheels? also, have you noticed a much of a difference in your mpgs or power? im lookin to get the same size tires..

 

Thanks man.

 

+ 18 offset. MPG's are down a little bit, but I haven't went on a long ride yet. Yeah I can tell my truck takes longer to shift, If im heavy on the throttle. But can't wait for my BB tune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

These tires look real aggressive, I'm glad I went this set-up!

 

& Guys gonna try to get some more & bigger pics. Just wait for it.

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If it's just mud residue then spending time with a high pressure hot water wand will fix it, and I'm pretty sure that's all you need. The frame you can see under the cab should be fixed by just high pressure hot water too if its muddy/rusty colored, it's just going to take time.

 

If you have to paint it, just wheel well/underbody paint from auto-zone etc. Some people have used bedliner spray. You'd want to sand it down a bit and spray it, but it's going to be uneven looking unless you do the whole thing, everything you can see, which means taping off the truck to avoid overspray, etc.

 

I like these wheel well covers/protectors, especially if you're going to do a BL in the future. Then you don't need gap guards. These things are big, black rigid plastic. They cover everything under there including the frame.

 

I went to the local GM dealership (Ramey's) & they said they would clean my frame & spray it with Gloss black all together for $50. You guys think that is a good idea?

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I went to the local GM dealership (Ramey's) & they said they would clean my frame & spray it with Gloss black all together for $50. You guys think that is a good idea?

 

I may have to drive to your area. I asked for a quote on doing that and they wanted almost $800. I think it is a really good idea.

STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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I went to the local GM dealership (Ramey's) & they said they would clean my frame & spray it with Gloss black all together for $50. You guys think that is a good idea?

 

I may have to drive to your area. I asked for a quote on doing that and they wanted almost $800. I think it is a really good idea.

 

 

Well come on down man! This guy beside him said $400 at first, I was like OMG, I can do this myself. But then he said hes only kidding. He said $50 & I was thinking wow, thats a damn good deal, imo.

I just gotta drop it off Monday morning & comeback 4-5 hours later.

 

CAN'T WAIT!

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Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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After my mountain bike ride this afternoon I came out of the trail head and a silverado was parked next to me... he had 275/55/20 Zeon LTZ's on his truck. Man, i haven't seen a set of these in person in a while and totally forgot how aggressive they look.

Pictures DO NOT do this tire justice! Only reason I knew he had 275s was because I went up and looked at the sidewall, i could've sworn they were bigger than stock tires.. :D

STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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Looks good, any rubbing while flexing? It looks like your very close to the inner wheel well.

 

 

I did at 1st, but had to take the splash guards off on the front. Now it doesn't rub at all.

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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hey man... i ended up going with the coopers again. so give me a few weeks and you'll see what your setup will look like with a body lift. :sigh:

 

 

how did the 305/50/20s affect your gas mileage? im hoping to recoup some back since my wife will be using my truck once work starts back up, and she'll be doing about 70 miles a day (until my son gets into daycare). I need to give her jeep a tune up... those hemi's are notorious for diving in mpg when the copper plugs near the end of their life.

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hey man... i ended up going with the coopers again. so give me a few weeks and you'll see what your setup will look like with a body lift. :thumbs:

 

 

how did the 305/50/20s affect your gas mileage? im hoping to recoup some back since my wife will be using my truck once work starts back up, and she'll be doing about 70 miles a day (until my son gets into daycare). I need to give her jeep a tune up... those hemi's are notorious for diving in mpg when the copper plugs near the end of their life.

 

 

Nice choice man! :D

 

It did affect it some, I lost about 2-3 mpg. But my BB Tune is on its way, so hopefully I will get that back!

Are you still sticking to the 3" or are you gonna go to the 1.5" Body Lift?

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Nice choices it really looks good. I wish I went with the black and machined wheels when I did mine. I have the Helo 835 in 20x9. I also have the Cooper Zeon LTZ. I have had them for 1 year and about 5 months so far. I have about 15k on them. I have no complaints. I have used this truck once every 3 weeks to haul my track car all over the place and they have performed well. They ride great and they do make a little noise but nothing major. If you swap out your exhaust ever you will never even notice it. I was pleased with the snow/rain and off road performance of this tire. Previously I ran BFG AT's on many trucks and had great luck with them. I wanted something more affordable for the 20" wheels and this tire has been flawless for a better price. Best of luck with them..and I think you made a wise choice with the 305/50. I have the 275/55 and I wish it was wider but there is no way I could run the 305/55 it would never fit.

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STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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I don't get it, my pics are big once I open up with my Windows Photo Gallery...but once I upload them to Photobucket...its this size...i dont get it!!!!!!!!!

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