2014+ Leveling Kits

TheSchmincke8814 · August 17, 2016

Nice combination! I am considering a similar setup. Is the difference in handling or gas mileage significant?

Thanks Donstar! I've only been driving on it for a day, so I don't have much to go off of ha. but so far I haven't noticed any big changes! It handles just as well as it did before I had the kit and tires on.

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Patflynn8734 · August 18, 2016

Anyone running 275/65/20s with the RC 2.5" kit on stock wheels?

I'm looking at the Toyo AT II the BFG KO2 and the Mickey Thompson ATZ and would like it know if anyone is running a similar size tire and can tell me if it rubs (turning, reverse, gravel/bumpy roads, offroad) and if you had to trim.

2014 GMC RC 2.5"

Thanks in advance

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HAILSTATE · August 18, 2016

So I'm thinking of installing the Rough Country 2.5 inch leveling lift kit, 20X9 Worx Beast wheels with a +18 offset and 35x12.5R20/E BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires on my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Z71. Would I have any rubbing issues?

MOhunter92 · August 18, 2016

So I'm thinking of installing the Rough Country 2.5 inch leveling lift kit, 20X9 Worx Beast wheels with a +18 offset and 35x12.5R20/E BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires on my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Z71. Would I have any rubbing issues?

That will rub bad and you will have to cut plastic and probably some metal. It will look goofy too on only 2.5 inches. The minimum for 35s to fit with little trimming is a 4 inch lift. Go with a 295/55r20, 305/55r20 Max

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HAILSTATE · August 18, 2016

That will rub bad and you will have to cut plastic and probably some metal. It will look goofy too on only 2.5 inches. The minimum for 35s to fit with little trimming is a 4 inch lift. Go with a 295/55r20, 305/55r20 Max

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Thanks a lot. So a 305/55R20 is basically a 33X12.5R20?

MOhunter92 · August 18, 2016

Thanks a lot. So a 305/55R20 is basically a 33X12.5R20?

Exactly. That's the biggest tire you should consider to run if you don't want to do significant trimming. I would actually say go 295/55r20.

I'm going with 285/55r20 toyo at2 xtremes and the sticker toyo puts on the tire says 33x11.50, on the site it's inflated dimensions are 32.5x11.7.

The 295/55 you more than likely will not have to trim any, and it's a plenty big tire. It'll fill the wheel well up nicely without it looking stuffed

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HAILSTATE · August 18, 2016

Exactly. That's the biggest tire you should consider to run if you don't want to do significant trimming. I would actually say go 295/55r20.

I'm going with 285/55r20 toyo at2 xtremes and the sticker toyo puts on the tire says 33x11.50, on the site it's inflated dimensions are 32.5x11.7.

The 295/55 you more than likely will not have to trim any, and it's a plenty big tire. It'll fill the wheel well up nicely without it looking stuffed

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Post a pic after you've got them on.

MOhunter92 · August 18, 2016

Post a pic after you've got them on.

Will do. Won't be for a while though as I'm currently building a house, hope to do in by the end of the year. Here is a pic of a Sierra with a 3.5 level and 285/55r20. So picture this but 1 inch less and white. That's my set up, same wheels too

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HAILSTATE · August 18, 2016

Will do. Won't be for a while though as I'm currently building a house, hope to do in by the end of the year. Here is a pic of a Sierra with a 3.5 level and 285/55r20. So picture this but 1 inch less and white. That's my set up, same wheels too

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That will look awesome!

MOhunter92 · August 18, 2016

That will look awesome!

Thanks! Yeah I can't wait

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6TEEN5.3 · August 18, 2016

I went ahead and pulled the trigger on the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2

I liked the look a little better, had good success years ago with BFG. Figured both were good. My main tire shop (Discount Tire Co.) both had service guys tell me the BFG seems like better tire. Less problems they see. Who know....

2" level kit being installed tomorrow, and 285/55/20 BFG on Wednesday! Can't wait.

We need some pics man! Did you get them on? I'm going for the same set up

Houseopayne · August 18, 2016

So I got the 2.25" ready lift put on and I am very pleased. I'd say my truck is done for now. Before I go bigger on tires I'll upgrade the stereo as the stock speakers are a joke [emoji20]

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Daryl LBZ · August 18, 2016

So I got the 2.25" ready lift put on and I am very pleased. I'd say my truck is done for now. Before I go bigger on tires I'll upgrade the stereo as the stock speakers are a joke [emoji20]

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That looks good!

WhiteMike · August 18, 2016

We need some pics man! Did you get them on? I'm going for the same set up

Sorry for the delay. I tried posting last week using the tapatalk app, but it said my pictures were too big. I have since shrunk the photo. Here they are. I must say, what a huge and awesome change. Makes a nice luxury truck (SLT model) feel like a real truck after having the 2" level and new tires.

I had the 2" "Zone" level put on the front. For the tires, I put 285/55/20 BF Goodrich A/T KO2.

Pros

-Truck looks 10x better with the level. (Even with factory tires still on before I put new tired on it looked better)

-New BF Goodrich A/T K02 tires look great on the truck. Not over the top aggressive, but not boring either.

-No rubbing at all.

- Perfect height for what I was looking for.

Cons

-looks about like 1.5-2mpg difference - But I have mostly only driven city miles. With gas $1.80 it's no biggie.

-Noise is not an issue, but the tires are louder than factory. With radio on, you barely can even hear them.

-Slightly rougher ride when going over potholes or traintracks, but not much difference at all.

Overall, without a doubt I'd do this same setup again. It's not too high, not too big tires, just perfect for what I was looking for. I didn't even tell my wife I was doing it. She even said, "Man look at those tires, that looks really good...." she doesn't even pay much attention to my vehicle either. So she noticed.