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BlackZ71Silverado Senior Enthusiast

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My wheels are a 0 offset, tires are a 33x12.5r18. Not sure what the metric conversion is.

 

I get 0 rubbing, lots or room.

Really nice pictures, they look like they are straight out of a GM add.

 

Those tires look perfect on your truck, they fill the wheel wells nicely. Have you checked for rubbing at full wheel lock with the suspension compressed?

 

Anybody know if the 14-15 wheel wells are larger than the 07-13 GMT-900?

 

Also, what is the backspacing on the GM factory wheels? The only way to find out is for me to remove a tire and check one of the wheels on my truck.

 

 

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Saleenpowr
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So i put my RC 2" level kit and Toyo 295/55/20's on this weekend. Install was simple, just like on my 2011. It definitely helps to have an extra set of hands when wedging that spacer in there. 295/

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Thanks. Here is one more from yesterday. Considering we're getting 8-10 inches of rain the next two days, I won't be taking any better pics soon.  

FH212
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Mine is finally done! After months of research I went with the RC 2.5" level kit front only, stock rear block. 20"x9" Fuel Nutz w/ +1 offset, 33x12.50x20 Toyo M/T tires. No rubbing, No trimming, yet a

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Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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20x9 +27 = factory.

 

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Silly question, are all tires that are sized in inches rather than metric, mud tires? Any A/T tires like this?

 

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Nando87. Do you have a pic down the side of the truck, how much do your tires stick outside the body of the truck? Looking into getting 33.5x12 on either 0 or +12 offset. Thanks in advance.

nando87 Enthusiast

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Really nice pictures, they look like they are straight out of a GM add.

 

Those tires look perfect on your truck, they fill the wheel wells nicely. Have you checked for rubbing at full wheel lock with the suspension compressed?

 

Anybody know if the 14-15 wheel wells are larger than the 07-13 GMT-900?

 

Also, what is the backspacing on the GM factory wheels? The only way to find out is for me to remove a tire and check one of the wheels on my truck.

 

 

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Thanks, appreciate the comments!

 

I have checked for rubbing at full lock, there is none and seems to be plenty of room when the suspension is compressed as well.

 

Yes, the wheel wells are larger on the 14+ trucks vs the GMT900's. I use to have one and couldn't fit these tires without a 3.5" lift.

 

The factory back spacing I believe is +25 or +35.

nando87 Enthusiast

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Silly question, are all tires that are sized in inches rather than metric, mud tires? Any A/T tires like this?

 

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Not a silly question, I've wondered my self before. But to answer you question in short, No, that's not how it works.

 

Usually the standard tire sizes will get you a wider tire, most metric tires don't go out to 12.5" wide BUT most metric tires will be taller when comparing comparable sizes. Example being, if you wanted to compare 33x12.50r18 tires to a metric size you would look at 305/65r18... However the metric tires will measure out to be 33.6x12r18, so you will end up with a taller tire but not as wide.

 

You would need to take this into account depending on the off-set you choose for your wheels, if you go with a negative offset you would want the skinnier tires to prevent rubbing if you don't have much lift.

 

Hopefully this helps.

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Nando87. Do you have a pic down the side of the truck, how much do your tires stick outside the body of the truck? Looking into getting 33.5x12 on either 0 or +12 offset. Thanks in advance.

Here you go, these are not the best pics but will give you a good idea on how they sit.

 

They are about 1.5-2" outside of the fender, IMO a perfect look, I don't like when the tires are sucked in on these bigger trucks and to wide just throws crap all over the place.

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ncorry Enthusiast

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I took some advice off here and went with the Rancho QuickLift front replacements for my 15 Sierra Z71 Crew Cab 4x4, part number #RS999901- I got them off Amazon for $320 delivered. Before, the rear fender was 39.5" and the front was 36". After, the rear is 39" and the front is 38", and the front of the cab is 17 3/4", and the rear of the cab is 18 1/4". I got right at exactly 2" lift up front. I'm still playing with the settings on the dampers, but I installed them last night in 3 hours. I could've done it in about half that if I could've found my 15mm deep socket...... 5 bolts each side removed, and the long bolt on the sway bar loosened on each side and it pops right off. Ride is at least as good as the stock fronts. I am going to swap out the rears to RS9000XL in the near future. I sure like how she's sitting now. I also need t ofind the time to drop her off to get the fronts tinted....

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I took some advice off here and went with the Rancho QuickLift front replacements for my 15 Sierra Z71 Crew Cab 4x4, part number #RS999901- I got them off Amazon for $320 delivered. Before, the rear fender was 39.5" and the front was 36". After, the rear is 39" and the front is 38", and the front of the cab is 17 3/4", and the rear of the cab is 18 1/4". I got right at exactly 2" lift up front. I'm still playing with the settings on the dampers, but I installed them last night in 3 hours. I could've done it in about half that if I could've found my 15mm deep socket...... 5 bolts each side removed, and the long bolt on the sway bar loosened on each side and it pops right off. Ride is at least as good as the stock fronts. I am going to swap out the rears to RS9000XL in the near future. I sure like how she's sitting now. I also need t ofind the time to drop her off to get the fronts tinted....

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Looks great! Are the Ranchos adjustable to different levels?

MR.HAPPY Enthusiast

MR.HAPPY

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Nando, can we get a pic from behind the whole truck please to see how those tires look going down the road?

Thanks!

5RWill Enthusiast

5RWill

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For those wondering how the bilsteins handle a little weight, here is a comparison pic with and without a little weight. I thought it would squat but it was minimal.

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2015 GMC Sierra with an adjustable (.5"-2.5") leveling kit. We raised the front 2 1/4 to make it level. 20" Fuel Nutz with Nitto Terra Grappler 295/55/20 tires.

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nando87 Enthusiast

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Nando, can we get a pic from behind the whole truck please to see how those tires look going down the road?

Thanks!

Not a problem, I'll try and get a good picture tonight and post.

zfromvan Enthusiast

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Ready Lift, 2" Level.

 

285/65/18 BFG KO2's on Fuel Assault wheels. +18 offset.

 

Would I be able to fit 305's without rubbing? Or would I need to get a more negative wheel offset to make it work. I'm a little bummed, i was hoping the tires would stick out just a little bit more than they do now.

 

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