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The BFG's on the Black Widow are 325/60/20...or 35X12.5 on 20X10 inch rims

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How's the ride and mileage?

 

I don't think the ride is bad. I have the 2.5" Rough Country leveling kit with rear blocks. It is firmer than stock, but not bouncy. Even though the tires are E ply the ride doesn't feel harsh.

 

Mileage has definitely decreased. I am not sure by how much yet. I had the leveling kit installed on Tuesday and the tires put on on Friday. I would estimate two MPG minimum. The biggest change I can see right now is that the engine does go in to V4 mode as soon and comes out of it sooner.

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I don't think the ride is bad. I have the 2.5" Rough Country leveling kit with rear blocks. It is firmer than stock, but not bouncy. Even though the tires are E ply the ride doesn't feel harsh.

 

Mileage has definitely decreased. I am not sure by how much yet. I had the leveling kit installed on Tuesday and the tires put on on Friday. I would estimate two MPG minimum. The biggest change I can see right now is that the engine does go in to V4 mode as soon and comes out of it sooner.

Thanks for the honest review! I really like these tires in this size, but 275/60/20 in a p-rated version makes so much more sense to me. I really like that look though.

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4 Days driving it, so far so good

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Do yall have to reprogram the truck to correct the speedometer for these bigger tires?

I asked this same question a few weeks ago and nobody seemed to mind that their speedo's were off.

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Do yall have to reprogram the truck to correct the speedometer for these bigger tires?

Yes you will to get the correct speed. Mine is about 3mph off at 65. I just drive accordingly and hand calculate my mileage.

I plan on reprogramming my tire size eventually though.

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2015 silverado Z71 ... little over 1500 miles on her now

 

2.5 rough country lift front and 2 inch block in rear ( complete RC kit )

 

275 70 18 BFG's KO2 on factory rims

 

LTZ projector replica , really nice replicas , Eagle eyes with 10 year warranty

 

 

 

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Do yall have to reprogram the truck to correct the speedometer for these bigger tires?

You don't have to, but your speedo, MPG calculation, etc will be off.

 

Thanks for the honest review! I really like these tires in this size, but 275/60/20 in a p-rated version makes so much more sense to me. I really like that look though.

Thanks man. When I had the stock 275/55/20s on it for the few days after the level it did not look that bad. I think 275/50/20 will look fine.

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2015 2LT

Hey really like your grille what kind is that?

 

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