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Jaime Wawatusi

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Just now, DenaliLegend said:

What wheels and tires did you get and do you have something to sell now? I am looking for the black inserts on the 22s if you got em..lol

 

Depending on how the above works, I am going to sell the stock wheels, the stock tires, as well as the terra grapplers. Not sure if those together with the wheels or not yet. 

 

 

May put the stock tires on the stock wheels and sell the nitto's by themselves. haven't decided yet. 

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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/

Saleenpowr
Saleenpowr

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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Jaime Wawatusi Enthusiast

Jaime Wawatusi

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1 minute ago, Bushleaguechew said:

Alignment can play into rubbing. Even within spec, being at one end of the spectrum vs the other


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When I had them put on they played with all that trying to see. 

DenaliLegend Enthusiast

DenaliLegend

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3 minutes ago, Jaime Wawatusi said:

 

 

That could be it. maybe, it rubs the sidewall. 

 

I ended up ordering this setup. 

 

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery/167429/2017-chevrolet-silverado-1500-fuel-maverick-readylift-leveling-kit

 

I love the 22's but with too small a tire it doesn't look right imo. (like stock size).

 

 

 

I agree on the size tires that come stock. That setup is goin to look awesome post pics when you get it complete.

 

DenaliLegend Enthusiast

DenaliLegend

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2 minutes ago, Jaime Wawatusi said:

 

 

 

When I had them put on they played with all that trying to see. 

That's crazy though as mine seem to have plenty of clearance. I like to find out what the difference is

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Jaime Wawatusi Enthusiast

Jaime Wawatusi

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Just now, DenaliLegend said:

I agree on the size tires that come stock. That setup is goin to look awesome post pics when you get it complete.

 

yeah will do.  This pic sold it for me. 

 

 

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Jaime Wawatusi Enthusiast

Jaime Wawatusi

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Just now, DenaliLegend said:

That's crazy though as mine seem to have plenty of clearance. I like to find out what the difference is

 

I kinda noticed this though researching, seems some have issues others do not on similar trucks, yours was the first identical I ran across. 

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When I had them put on they played with all that trying to see. 



When I bought my wheels and tires I ordered the same set and size another member had. I have 3” of lift, he had bilsteins set at 1.85”. My truck rubbed so bad it was basically useless in anything but a straight line.


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19 minutes ago, Bushleaguechew said:

 

 


When I bought my wheels and tires I ordered the same set and size another member had. I have 3” of lift, he had bilsteins set at 1.85”. My truck rubbed so bad it was basically useless in anything but a straight line.


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Wonder why? 

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Been reading so many threads on leveling my head is spinning.

 

I want to run a 20x10 -19 offset with 33’s or equivilent, I have read this can be done with just a leveling kit on the front, but there is a lot of conflicting info on how much. 2.5” some say it rubs some dont. Also read someone was able go do it with just 5100’s at the highest setting.

 

Seems like alot of people run 2.5 RC with stock Rancos with no problems but many say it wears on the suspension because of the angles and Ranchos suck, so best bet is 5100’s but not sure if I cant get that wheel and tire combo on with 1.8” of lift. So what is the best option for less than 1k? 5100’s at stock height with RC? Coilovers? Do I need to change the offset to -12 instead of -19? My truck is brand new with 1500 miles on it. Thanks for any help

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tanner709 Enthusiast

tanner709

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2 hours ago, Jaime Wawatusi said:

 

 

 

I would be afraid to go any serious off road with this set up. I have exactly what you do, 285/55r22's and there is rubbing on the control arms. I can feel it hit as I turn. especially in reverse. 

 

Same truck, same wheels, same exact tires.  suspensionmaxx leveling with all the spacers in, etc.  It's not the width, it's the height on stock wheels that cause the rubbing. 

 

 

I disagree its height causing the issue.

 

I've ran 255/80/17 on stock wheels (17x8 +24) with no level and had no rubbing aside from a little on the carpet at full lock. 33.0 x 10.0 x 17 tire

I've ran 285/70/17 on 17x9 +6 wheels with no level and had major rubbing on the mud flap and carpet, no where else. 32.7 x 11.2 x 17 tire

 

Both of these setups clear no problem with bilsteins @ the highest setting.

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Jaime Wawatusi

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22 hours ago, DenaliLegend said:

That's crazy though as mine seem to have plenty of clearance. I like to find out what the difference is

Heres a quick pick of evidence of rubbing

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Jaime Wawatusi Enthusiast

Jaime Wawatusi

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20 hours ago, tanner709 said:

I disagree its height causing the issue.

 

I've ran 255/80/17 on stock wheels (17x8 +24) with no level and had no rubbing aside from a little on the carpet at full lock. 33.0 x 10.0 x 17 tire

I've ran 285/70/17 on 17x9 +6 wheels with no level and had major rubbing on the mud flap and carpet, no where else. 32.7 x 11.2 x 17 tire

 

Both of these setups clear no problem with bilsteins @ the highest setting.

 

 

Those are both 33. I think thats the max before you have to start playing with offsets. Which your examples do

tanner709 Enthusiast

tanner709

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3 hours ago, Jaime Wawatusi said:

 

 

Those are both 33. I think thats the max before you have to start playing with offsets. Which your examples do

Yeah, I should of stated there's 0.5" difference in actual size when inflated. the 255 being taller. but the amount the 285 did rub was very drastic - something youd have to experience to cringe like I did lol.

Daly Senior Enthusiast

Daly

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Yeah it's not the height of the tire, it's the width that cause a rub on the sway bar, control arm or fender. The height will usually only cause rub on the fender. 

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