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Ok so I measured front center hub to rear center hub. Here's what I got.

 

Passenger side = 143"

Driver side = 144"

 

Definitely a difference. And here's a copy of my 4 wheel alignment report.

 

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So now what? Seems off by a degree?

I put my kit on this weekend and after I got the rear together and on the ground I measured and mine was off about 3/4" back further on the passage side. There is a little play in the block pins, so I put that side back on a jack stand and loosened the U bolts, then I wrapped a ratchet strap from the front leaf spring mount around the axle (be sure to wrap under the brake lines that run along the axle and not over them) and pulled it forward and tightened the U bolts again. Put the truck back on the ground and measured again and everything is straight now, so you might wanna try that.

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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
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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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I'm stumped dude. :dunno: Did the alignment shop offer any advice? At least your truck looks really good, lol

Nope no advice. Lol guy just said "yeah you were right it's off" he seemed lost too. My buddies High Country shifted worse than mine. Almost 2.5". He brought it to the dealer and they corrected it within ½". That's my next step.

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cato Enthusiast

cato

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I remember reading it somewhere. Anyone recall how to calculate fuel mpg with bigger tires?

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I recently got a 2015 Sierra SLT Z71 and am looking to upgrade my tires. I've seen posts of people running 275/65R20 (34.1x10.8) on just a 2-2.5" leveling kit (supposedly with no rub). The tires I would like to run are 295/60R20 (33.9x11.6), but I've read that I would need to have a 4" lift to fit these with no rub. Even though the 275/65R20 are a tad taller, is it the width factor that comes into play with fitting the 295/60R20 on a 2.5" level. Any insight or experience with these sizes and combinations would be appreciated.

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The tire size you listed should be a little over 1" wider, and less than 1/2" shorter than the 275/65's before being mounted.

 

Really depends on tire manufacturer because the actual size will vary. Some are true to size, many smaller, and some larger. The only way to know if they will fit is to physically measure the tires you plan on purchasing. Also be sure to measure a mounted tire with proper air pressure. The wheel width and offset should be considered and included in your measurements if possible.

Identical tires will actually have different measurements mounted on different wheels.

I would definitely get the exact measurements before ordering and finding out they don't properly fit.

 

 

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sbour91 Enthusiast

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I'm leaning strongly towards Toys M/T's and plan on keeping the stock 20's if that helps with any information.

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Hey bud! I had a little bit of rub at full lock, so I had to zip tie the felt back in the wheel well and now I have zero issues with rub. You will not be disappointed!

Now I'm just re confirming you said you were using the rough

Country 2.5 inch leveling kit and was running toyo mt's 275/65/r20 and didn't have any scrubbing after you adjusted your inner fender well? Even when flexing as in (tight places that causes the tire to be pushed into the fender well, like drive ways, and steep hills?)

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Since they two sizes are basically the same height, is it just the width of the 295's that would prevent me from running them on just a 2.5" level? If i decided to go with the 4" lift, would i have any trouble with the 295/60's?

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Traded my silver 2014 with 2.5rc and 295/60/20 for a red 2015. 2.5rc and 285/65/20 bfg ko2

Man, both of those set ups look great! Did you have any problems with either of them as far as rubbing or trimming, more specifically with the 295's?

Rgd1 Enthusiast

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The 295's rubbed finder liners and control arms. That is why I went to the 285 on this truck. I did zip tie the finder liners back and they don't rub at all.

Slayer Enthusiast

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Thanks for all the help. I just ordered the 0 offsets with 295 60s. I'm looking for a little of the tire to be outside fender well. Ill post some pics when they get here.

I'm patiently waiting to see how your setup works out. I'm debating wether to get 0 offset or like a +12. What wheels are you going with?

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I'm patiently waiting to see how your setup works out. I'm debating wether to get 0 offset or like a +12. What wheels are you going with?

I went with Mayhem Rampage black and machined. They should be in tomorrow or Friday. Edited by woods8605
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I'm patiently waiting to see how your setup works out. I'm debating wether to get 0 offset or like a +12. What wheels are you going with?

post-148279-0-71912700-1443748350_thumb.jpghad very slight rub. Nothing worth trimming. Not even close to suspension or sway bar.

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I'm patiently waiting to see how your setup works out. I'm debating wether to get 0 offset or like a +12. What wheels are you going with?

post-148279-0-53348100-1443749120_thumb.jpgabout 1 inch of a 295 past the fender with 0 offset.

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