2014+ Leveling Kits

1jeds · December 15, 2015

I was looking Toyo MT 295/60/20 or duratrack 285/60/20

I am also debating between the 275/70/18 or 285/70/18 in the Toyo MT. The actual specs per the website are 33.6 x 11.0 and 34.1 x 11.4 respectively. I wonder if I can fit the 285 with a 2.5" level on the stock wheels?

The 295/60/20 in the MT you are looking at is 34.2 x 11.8.

Edited December 15, 2015 by 1jeds

l435839 · December 16, 2015

You can run

33s

An some people are running 35s but believe that is with the 2.5.

I'm running 33s hate the tire but love the look of her right now. has a lean due too the parking lot lol

My Current Setup,2014 Silverado 2LT Z71,RCX 2.5 Level Kit,NittoTerra 33x12.50R20Lt's,Fuel - Octane D509 20x9 -12 Offset,All Chrome Plasti-Diped

My Up Coming Mod's,McGhauphy's 7"-9" Economy Lift Kit,Federal Couragia M/T's 35x12.50R20Lt's,OEM Tow Mirror's,Bushwaker OE Fender Flairs,Gtr Lighting Led Conversion Kit's 2,200 Lumen(High,Low,Fog),Black Spyder Venom Bull Bar,Iron Cross HD Step's.

Why do you hate the tires. I'm looking at some 285/55/20 Terra grapplers to put on my '14 SLT

mmwest · December 16, 2015

My new 2015 All Terrain w/ 275/65/20 KO2's and a 2.5" level

Edited December 16, 2015 by mmwest

ClemsonFan · December 17, 2015

I was looking Toyo MT 295/60/20 or duratrack 285/60/20

The 295/60/20 Toyo MT is a good size. I was looking at this tire, but it is very expensive and pretty darn heavy.

kdog43 · December 18, 2015

Hey guys, I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 V6 and I'm installing a 2 or 2.5 inch leveling kit. I want to put new tires and wheels on it but I would like the tires to be as big as possible without the chance of having to trim at all. I was thinking probably something like 285/60r20 but I also wanted to make sure that increasing the tire's size this much with a V6 won't be too hard on the engine. A few people have suggested not to go with E range or 10 ply tires. Anybody have any suggestions or experience with this?

tyrich88 · December 18, 2015

Hey guys, I have a 2014 Silverado 1500 V6 and I'm installing a 2 or 2.5 inch leveling kit. I want to put new tires and wheels on it but I would like the tires to be as big as possible without the chance of having to trim at all. I was thinking probably something like 285/60r20 but I also wanted to make sure that increasing the tire's size this much with a V6 won't be too hard on the engine. A few people have suggested not to go with E range or 10 ply tires. Anybody have any suggestions or experience with this?

I know if you go with a 275/60/20, it isn't much shorter of a tire and you can get them in P rated tires, which would definitely be better for the performance of your V6.

I went from a 285/65/18 to a 275/70/18 and they are still 10 ply and are actually taller by about 3/4", but the weight dropped a good bit and I can definitely tell a difference in performance. Acceleration is better, mpg has even improved.

Edited December 18, 2015 by tyrich88

konjis1 · December 18, 2015

So can i get a leveling kit if i have stock 22s? I am running BridgeStone Dueller A/T 285/45/22 and really want to get a 2-2.5 inch leveling kit and some Nitto Terra Grappler G2 285/50/22. Thoughts?

amxguy1970 · December 18, 2015

I know if you go with a 275/60/20, it isn't much shorter of a tire and you can get them in P rated tires, which would definitely be better for the performance of your V6.

I went from a 285/65/18 to a 275/70/18 and they are still 10 ply and are actually taller by about 3/4", but the weight dropped a good bit and I can definitely tell a difference in performance. Acceleration is better, mpg has even improved.

Did you keep the same tire (KO2)? That would only be a 1 lb difference between the two load range E tires which shouldn't be very noticeable if at all. Not to mention going to a taller tire effectively reduces the gearing some which would slow acceleration (effectively wiping out the 1 lb difference).

Tyler

kdog43 · December 18, 2015

I know if you go with a 275/60/20, it isn't much shorter of a tire and you can get them in P rated tires, which would definitely be better for the performance of your V6.

I went from a 285/65/18 to a 275/70/18 and they are still 10 ply and are actually taller by about 3/4", but the weight dropped a good bit and I can definitely tell a difference in performance. Acceleration is better, mpg has even improved.

Thanks. Did you notice a very big difference on ride quality and engine performance going from stock tires to 10 ply?

sti · December 18, 2015

I'm looking at different front leveling options. I plan to attempt the install myself. If I go with a 2" kit that uses the bottom spacer only, will I need to loosen everything up or will I be able to get them in with minimal work?

STI

Travis Whitmore · December 18, 2015

One hour job. Loosen sway bar end link (don't remove all the way) loosen top nuts on strut (not the center one!) remove two bolts at strut bottom and slide the spacer in. Easy.

sti · December 18, 2015

One hour job. Loosen sway bar end link (don't remove all the way) loosen top nuts on strut (not the center one!) remove two bolts at strut bottom and slide the spacer in. Easy.

Awesome! I was hoping that would be the case, but I've never done one. Thanks.

STI

bcbz71 · December 19, 2015

Here are 2 pictures with the Rough Country 2" Level with Bilstein front adjustable shocks set on the lowest setting. BFG All-terrain 305/65/18

From Post #2720 on page 182 in case someone else is interested.

Finally, after 182 pages, I see someone is running 305/65r18s on stockers. Would like to know more about this truck and any clearance or power issues with those great looking tires. Or from anyone else running 305/65 or 305/60 on stock 18s with a level. Seems like a beefier alternative to 285/65s. I'm guessing it works because BFGs tend to run narrow and very square with little sidewall bulge (section width).

Zachlovesfood · December 19, 2015

Installed Bilsteins on all four, top setting.

Got an alignment, and also adjusted my headlights.

Took notes of before and after for fender wall heights.

Stock Rancho Shocks:

* Front Left -- 35.75"

* Front Right -- 35.75"

* Rear Left -- 39.25"

* Rear Right -- 38.75"

Bilstein Shocks:

* Front Left -- 37.75"

* Front Right -- 37.75"

* Rear Left -- 39.25"

* Rear Right -- 39.125"

1.5" of rake, but that's exactly what I wanted.

Waaaaay smoother than the stock Ranchos.

Night and day difference, great investment.

tyrich88 · December 19, 2015

Did you keep the same tire (KO2)? That would only be a 1 lb difference between the two load range E tires which shouldn't be very noticeable if at all. Not to mention going to a taller tire effectively reduces the gearing some which would slow acceleration (effectively wiping out the 1 lb difference).

Tyler

I had different tires. The difference between one tire to the other was about 9 lbs per corner. The old tires were 63 lbs and these are right around 54.

It's a pretty big difference.

And they are slightly taller, but I had the 285's before, so the gearing is similar to what it was then.