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Nitto Terra Grapplers on 20" OEM rims??

beeker356

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beeker356 Enthusiast

beeker356

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I will be buying the 20" OEM GMC rims for my 2010 Sierra 1500. I will also be installing the 2" Leveling Kit on the front. I want to go with the Nitto Terra Grapplers and would like to get something that fills out the wheel wells a little better than stock without having to worry about rubbing (I have GM Mud Flaps on front and back). I don’t want to go too much wider, just a little bigger. I know this question has been covered multiple times but I am looking to get a positive answer before I spend the $1000+ on tires. Any pictures would be helpful... Thanks in advance.

 

 

Possibly the 285 55 r20 It looks like it is only .48" bigger and .63" wider?

 

 

Josh

Prokopchuk_9 Senior Enthusiast

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Nittos are over priced. Look into anything made by cooper. (dick cepeks, Mickey thompsons, coopers) I have never heard of anything bad about nittos but I've seen the prices :-S

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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The 285/55/20 will fit just fine...and look much better than stock. I know two guys running those with a level on stock rims.

jdubub Senior Enthusiast

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I have 285 55 20 Terra Grapps on my new Ford and they look awesome compared to stock.

 

 

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beeker356 Enthusiast

beeker356

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The 285/55/20 will fit just fine...and look much better than stock. I know two guys running those with a level on stock rims.

 

 

Thanks for the reply. Do you know if these guys have the mud flaps, I would hate to have to take them off / have one ripped off due to clearance issues? I know I am asking a lot here but any pictures of your friend’s set up?

 

Josh

TX SS Enthusiast

TX SS

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I have 305 50 20 Nitto Terra Grapplers on GM OEM 20s with a 2" level. No rubbing, but I don't have mud flaps to worry about on my truck. Ride quality and road noise is equal to the factory Goodyears, but can tell these tires are heavier than stocks were. Here are a few pictures.

 

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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

Big Whiskey

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The 285/55/20 will fit just fine...and look much better than stock. I know two guys running those with a level on stock rims.

 

 

Thanks for the reply. Do you know if these guys have the mud flaps, I would hate to have to take them off / have one ripped off due to clearance issues? I know I am asking a lot here but any pictures of your friend’s set up?

 

Josh

 

 

I know one guy has mud flaps...the other I can't recall for sure. And sorry, but I don't have any pics. They're not really 'friends' of mine...just guys I've seen around town and checked out their truck in the parking lot, haha. Those 285's will look similar to TX SS's setup....just not quite as wide. They should fit no problem.

bartonjude Enthusiast

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There is a local dealership around my area that is installing the 2" leveling kits on new 4x4's with the 20' stock rim and LT295/55/R20's, Nitto Trail Grapper MT's and they look great.

RAK80 Enthusiast

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There is a local dealership around my area that is installing the 2" leveling kits on new 4x4's with the 20' stock rim and LT295/55/R20's, Nitto Trail Grapper MT's and they look great.

 

 

Are they doing this without any fender mods and plastic trimming?

bigb9298 Enthusiast

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I hate how the dealership puts wheel weights on the outside of these

Wheels. It so F's up the rims, I had my dealership put them on the

Inside of the rim, when they removed them there were marks from the weights

So mad

TimmyG Senior Enthusiast

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I hate how the dealership puts wheel weights on the outside of these

Wheels. It so F's up the rims, I had my dealership put them on the

Inside of the rim, when they removed them there were marks from the weights

So mad

i think they are shiped to the dealer that way

 

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KMGZ400 Senior Enthusiast

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I hate how the dealership puts wheel weights on the outside of these

Wheels. It so F's up the rims, I had my dealership put them on the

Inside of the rim, when they removed them there were marks from the weights

So mad

 

 

the wheel weights are so stupid.. pisses me off to. the rims on my 03 are ruined because wheel weights were left on them

SILVERADOSC540 Senior Enthusiast

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Had the nitto's on my '02. Great tire with good traction but wore out in a hurry. Check the treadwear rating, even though it is I believe assigned by the manufacturer and not an independent tester...Hey TX SS, next time warn me before you post a closeup of your wheels and tires, I'll put on my sunglasses :thumbs:

beeker356 Enthusiast

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I have 305 50 20 Nitto Terra Grapplers on GM OEM 20s with a 2" level. No rubbing, but I don't have mud flaps to worry about on my truck. Ride quality and road noise is equal to the factory Goodyears, but can tell these tires are heavier than stocks were. Here are a few pictures.

 

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I like that setup. Do the tires stick out or do they still stay under the wheel wells? My only concern is that the tires will throw stones and road grime along the side of my truck and damage the paint.

Josh

TX SS Enthusiast

TX SS

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I like that setup. Do the tires stick out or do they still stay under the wheel wells? My only concern is that the tires will throw stones and road grime along the side of my truck and damage the paint.

 

Josh

 

 

Tires sit pretty flush with fenders and don't throw/splash any worse than the stock 275s. 305 is only about 1" wider than 275, so you are only adding 1/2" width to the outside. As you can see though I'm using stock rims. If you have aftermarket rims with different offset/spacing your results may be different.

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