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285/65r18 ko2's on factory 18s. 2.25" level. This was before i debadged and blacked everything out. No rubbing anywhere.2eb5d78d76704cdbaf1870f9d2162fcf.jpg

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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
FH212

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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Scooter Scott Enthusiast

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On 11/21/2018 at 10:30 AM, askibum02 said:

Got mine taken care of this weekend.  275/60/20 Ridge Grapplers and a 2" RC leveling kit.

45262301724_abe91e61c9_k.jpgIMG_6087 by Brett Valentine, on Flickr

45986578361_9dfb36fa7e_k.jpgIMG_4688 by Brett Valentine, on Flickr

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I think I'm going to pick up some vinyl and black out the emblems, get an exhaust put on, and get a tonneau cover, and that's pretty much it.  I'm really happy with the truck overall and can't see getting rid of it any time soon.

This makes me wonder if my 275/65/20 tires will work with a level.  They are the same width...just a little taller.

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14 minutes ago, Scooter Scott said:

This makes me wonder if my 275/65/20 tires will work with a level.  They are the same width...just a little taller.

  The 275/65-20 is a full inch more diameter than the 275/60-20.  That is not "just a little taller."  When dealing with these trucks and levelling kits, that's ALOT taller. 

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Scooter Scott

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5 minutes ago, SNAFU88 said:

  The 275/65-20 is a full inch more diameter than the 275/60-20.  That is not "just a little taller."  When dealing with these trucks and levelling kits, that's ALOT taller. 

:) Ok I can agree with that.  But the rubbing is only with wider tires right?  Not taller.

 

As of right now I have 0 rubbing on my 2018 Sierra Max Tow

Morenar Enthusiast

Morenar

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Just had the Nitto Ridge Grappler 275/60/20XL done on my 17 Sierra. Love the ride, just need to figure out the correct tire pressure. Any recommendations?

 

 

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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Just had the Nitto Ridge Grappler 275/60/20XL done on my 17 Sierra. Love the ride, just need to figure out the correct tire pressure. Any recommendations?
 
 
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I’ve got the same tire 285/60/20’s, running them 38-40 psi
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Morenar

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14 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

 


I’ve got the same tire 285/60/20’s, running them 38-40 psi

 

Thanks, I did the chalk test yesterday and 37psi seems to be the sweet spot on mine. 

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On ‎11‎/‎29‎/‎2018 at 10:38 AM, Morenar said:

Just had the Nitto Ridge Grappler 275/60/20XL done on my 17 Sierra. Love the ride, just need to figure out the correct tire pressure. Any recommendations?

 

 

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That looks VERY nice, love white with black wheels...

TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

TXGREEK

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Thanks, I did the chalk test yesterday and 37psi seems to be the sweet spot on mine. 


You’ll love the tires, very durable
Gunslinger354 Enthusiast

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I did a 3inch front 2 inch rear and i also did a diff drop as well to alleviate some of the increase angle on the cv joint , i didnt notice any ride quality change but def do a front end alignment!!! 

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

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I did a 3inch front 2 inch rear and i also did a diff drop as well to alleviate some of the increase angle on the cv joint , i didnt notice any ride quality change but def do a front end alignment!!! 
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Have you picked out wheels and tire?
TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

TXGREEK

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Give you some advice, didn’t notice whether it’s a 15 and up but mid 15 the dreaded new stamped UCA’s came to be and I myself had serious issues leveling, adding 275/60/20’s with horrible rubbing. Pick out your tires first and see if they rub and go from there before you invest in wheels too. This way, you’ll know the offset required to clear in the event it rubs.

 

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2 hours ago, TXGREEK said:

Give you some advice, didn’t notice whether it’s a 15 and up but mid 15 the dreaded new stamped UCA’s came to be and I myself had serious issues leveling, adding 275/60/20’s with horrible rubbing. Pick out your tires first and see if they rub and go from there before you invest in wheels too. This way, you’ll know the offset required to clear in the event it rubs.

 

Good advice but I have 22's with the ultimate Denali package and want to go to 17" wheels...  I figure I will follow your lead and get 285/70-17 KO2s on 17x9 Pro Comps.  If they rub, you can pay me for new tires.

 

BTW I can't find "17x9 et -6 Pro Comps" on their website - this is the closest I found = SERIES 5045, 17X9 WITH 6 ON 5.5 BOLT PATTERN - SATIN BLACK. Is that the right wheel? 

 

https://procompusa.com/wheels-product-details.aspx?pt=101508&lc=PXA&pqq=2336-1558-1551-1557&pqa=16948-8275-8059-8268

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TXGREEK Senior Enthusiast

TXGREEK

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Good advice but I have 22's with the ultimate Denali package and want to go to 17" wheels...  I figure I will follow your lead and get 285/70-17 KO2s on 17x9 Pro Comps.  If they rub, you can pay me for new tires.
 
BTW I can't find "17x9 et -6 Pro Comps" on their website - this is the closest I found = SERIES 5045, 17X9 WITH 6 ON 5.5 BOLT PATTERN - SATIN BLACK. Is that the right wheel? 
 
https://procompusa.com/wheels-product-details.aspx?pt=101508&lc=PXA&pqq=2336-1558-1551-1557&pqa=16948-8275-8059-8268
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I believe you have me mistaken with someone else

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