Running 33's Without A Leveling Kit

[roderik]

Hello everyone!

 

I am new to this and was wondering what are the risks of running a 33x12.5x20 tire on a LTZ 20'' stock rim without a leveling kit other than the rubbing when turning at a full angle? Also, I have heard the word offset and gear ratio a lot on these forums when putting on new tires and excuse my ignorance, but would I have to worry about this when putting this tire size on the stock wheel? Can someone explain this to me? Thank you for the input.

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All I got to say is, good luck with that.

[mxdirtrider56]

That set up is not going to fit. If you want to run tires that size you need some more clearance.

[sic lsx]

Yeah goodluck. Where r u finding that size? 275/60r20 is 33x10.8. Also level kits r cheap

[roderik]

Yeah goodluck. Where r u finding that size? 275/60r20 is 33x10.8. Also level kits r cheap

 

 

I currently have 275/55/r20 stock goodyears but I am getting offered a good deal on some 33x12.5x20 tires but I want to keep my stock LTZ wheels...im sure they will fit on that wheel but I am not sure if I should worry about other issues.....the leveling kit (3") runs about $350 installed here in town....im just debating whether to get it now or if it could wait.... also running that bigger tire I think is going to affect gas mileage...thanks for everyone's input!

[MacA]

.....the leveling kit (3") runs about $350 installed here in town....im just debating whether to get it now or if it could wait.... also running that bigger tire I think is going to affect gas mileage...thanks for everyone's input!

 

All you need is a 1.5" to 2" level to run 33" diameter tires. Some of these kits are under $70 shipped and is an easy DIY job! I used the Rough Country 2" kit. The only issue you may have is on the width (12.5") and stock rims.

 

Where is Matt when you need him??

[mxdirtrider56]

.....the leveling kit (3") runs about $350 installed here in town....im just debating whether to get it now or if it could wait.... also running that bigger tire I think is going to affect gas mileage...thanks for everyone's input!

 

All you need is a 1.5" to 2" level to run 33" diameter tires. Some of these kits are under $70 shipped and is an easy DIY job! I used the Rough Country 2" kit. The only issue you may have is on the width (12.5") and stock rims.

 

Where is Matt when you need him??

 

 

Exactly, that's a wide tire for stock rims. Don't try and get 3" of clearance out of a leveling kit, any higher than 2" and it's gunna ride like a dump truck and you will go through parts like theres no tomorrow.

[roderik]

.....the leveling kit (3") runs about $350 installed here in town....im just debating whether to get it now or if it could wait.... also running that bigger tire I think is going to affect gas mileage...thanks for everyone's input!

 

All you need is a 1.5" to 2" level to run 33" diameter tires. Some of these kits are under $70 shipped and is an easy DIY job! I used the Rough Country 2" kit. The only issue you may have is on the width (12.5") and stock rims.

 

Where is Matt when you need him??

 

 

Exactly, that's a wide tire for stock rims. Don't try and get 3" of clearance out of a leveling kit, any higher than 2" and it's gunna ride like a dump truck and you will go through parts like theres no tomorrow.

 

 

Thanks for the advice....you think I can get away with a 305/50/20 on that stock LTZ wheel then or what other options would I have?

[roderik]

.....the leveling kit (3") runs about $350 installed here in town....im just debating whether to get it now or if it could wait.... also running that bigger tire I think is going to affect gas mileage...thanks for everyone's input!

 

All you need is a 1.5" to 2" level to run 33" diameter tires. Some of these kits are under $70 shipped and is an easy DIY job! I used the Rough Country 2" kit. The only issue you may have is on the width (12.5") and stock rims.

 

Where is Matt when you need him??

 

 

Exactly, that's a wide tire for stock rims. Don't try and get 3" of clearance out of a leveling kit, any higher than 2" and it's gunna ride like a dump truck and you will go through parts like theres no tomorrow.

 

 

Thanks for the advice....you think I can get away with a 305/55/20 on that stock LTZ wheel then or what other options would I have?

 

[sic lsx]

I was going to go 2.5" and was under $100 but found a deal on a 2" RC kit for $50 so i got it! Those 3" kits a very bad from what i read!!!!

 

tire sizes

275/55r20=31.8x10.8

305/50r20=32..0x12.0

 

your friend

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/b...nfoTireMath.jsp

[roderik]

I was going to go 2.5" and was under $100 but found a deal on a 2" RC kit for $50 so i got it! Those 3" kits a very bad from what i read!!!!

 

tire sizes

275/55r20=31.8x10.8

305/50r20=32..0x12.0

 

your friend

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/b...nfoTireMath.jsp

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the advice everyone...nice trucks by the way......I will post pics once I get my setup going.....I have learned a lot from these forums!

[sic lsx]

get you a RC 2" level kit you cant beat it ;)

[roderik]

get you a RC 2" level kit you cant beat it ;)

 

 

 

Where did you buy yours at.....I have been trying to look for it online but cannot find it? Thanks.

[sic lsx]

on here someone put it on and truck wouldnt fit in garage so took it off . i think i had someone pm me saying that had a new one for like $50

[roderik]

on here someone put it on and truck wouldnt fit in garage so took it off . i think i had someone pm me saying that had a new one for like $50

 

If he pm's you again...send him my way........if not I'll just buy the Rough country. Thx.