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New 2010 Sierra - Looking For Wheel & Tire Advice

shanedaniel

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shanedaniel Enthusiast

shanedaniel

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Just picked up a 2010 Sierra crew cab 2wd and I'm looking for wheel & tire advice. I'd like to buy some new larger wheels & tires. Looking at staying with the 20" wheels and larger tires, maybe 305/50 20. Do I need to lift the truck for these or just level it? Probably go with some black 20" wheels, my truck is white.

 

Thoughts? Other ideas? Pics?

thx

Sir Dan Enthusiast

Sir Dan

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I like these on my Sierra. See what you think...They are factory GM CK997 with 275/55R20 COOPER ZEON LTZ

I agree that 20" is the perfect size for rims on these trucks. If you get too big with the tire size they can rub when you turn.

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shanedaniel Enthusiast

shanedaniel

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good looking truck. I really want to go to a 32" tire (305 50 20) but I'm afraid it may rub. if i just level my truck off will I get the needed clearance?

Sir Dan Enthusiast

Sir Dan

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If you want huge tires, you may have to go with a full suspension or body lift. I don't think the front leveling kit like I have would be enough.

gunit2283 Enthusiast

gunit2283

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I am running 20x9 BMF Novakanes with 305 55 20 Nitto Trail grapplers I had to do a little bit of trimming with just a leveling kit but well worth it in my opinon. check out my sig for a pic

stlavsa Senior Enthusiast

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I am running 20x9 BMF Novakanes with 305 55 20 Nitto Trail grapplers I had to do a little bit of trimming with just a leveling kit but well worth it in my opinon. check out my sig for a pic

 

 

Do a 2" level kit and 305/50/20 and be happy unless you feel like lifting it. The 305/55/20 just doesnt clear right/ The price difference in tires from 305/50 to 305/55 was pretty significant if i can remember correctly, so unless you really want to do a big lift and big tires just stick with the 305/50s.

Matt_ Senior Enthusiast

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Im a big fan of the 305/50/20s. I had 305/55/20s as well... both sets with a 3" body lift.

 

Unless you want to do significant trimming (cutting metal), stay away from the 305/55s unless you're doing 4" inches of lift

 

305/55/20

 

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305/50/20

 

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stlavsa Senior Enthusiast

stlavsa

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IF your not doing a big lift it just makes more sense to stick with the 50 series.. Its more inline with the stock gear ratios of the truck AND you can get them in a lighter load range, making them way lighter.

 

Instead of having a non-lifted truck that drives and shifts like a lifted truck with a re-gear, you can have a very similar looking truck (regarding wheel/tire profile) that acts and behaves just like the truck was intended to by GM.

shanedaniel Enthusiast

shanedaniel

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Im a big fan of the 305/50/20s. I had 305/55/20s as well... both sets with a 3" body lif

305/55/20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

305/50/20

 

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SWEET RIDE! I think you just sold me on the 305 50 20's!

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