Wheel Offset & Tire Combo After Lift?

[ridnclean28]

Will -12 work with a 3.5 in?

 

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[chewy22]

I'm pretty sure this is a +18 offset wheel with a 12.5 inch wide tire - example #1.

 

http://www.socalsupertrucks.com/gallery.aspx?src=slides.php&pointer=1278&ref=113&oref=2

 

This is a 0 offset wheel with a 12 inch wide tire, keep in mind this cts spindle lift on the 2 wheel drive push the wheels out slightly so on a level kit it will not stick out as much - example #2

 

http://www.socalsupertrucks.com/gallery.aspx?src=slides.php&pointer=1248&ref=113&oref=2

 

Good front shots of each truck. Should give everyone a little idea.

[KUUG]

Will the +18 be sticking out at all? I can get like custom fender flares like with 1 inch thickness

 

It will a little bit. Bushwackers probably wont look right though unless you go with the small ones.

In regards to your previous comment about the 1.5" body lift + 2.5" costing as much as a 4.5 suspension... I paid over a grand less than any 4" suspension I've seen out there. If you find a good one that cheap I wouldn't even mess around with anything but a suspension.

Do what I did, get the lift on go to your wheel shop and try it. That's the only way your really going to know

 

I'm pretty sure this is a +18 offset wheel with a 12.5 inch wide tire - example #1.

 

http://www.socalsupertrucks.com/gallery.aspx?src=slides.php&pointer=1278&ref=113&oref=2

 

This is a 0 offset wheel with a 12 inch wide tire, keep in mind this cts spindle lift on the 2 wheel drive push the wheels out slightly so on a level kit it will not stick out as much - example #2

 

http://www.socalsupertrucks.com/gallery.aspx?src=slides.php&pointer=1248&ref=113&oref=2

 

Good front shots of each truck. Should give everyone a little idea.

 

Good example

The second link looks pretty close to mine (-12) but with spindle lift and that wheel style its hard to tell

 

 

Will -12 work with a 3.5 in? Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

 

I think it should; it will be very close. Might have to go with a tire that is not as wide.

[Chandlerperry5]

Thanks man, yeah I think I might go get the 1.25 body lift, how long did the show take to install the body lift? Hour wise,? so I am going go with the +12 offset 305/12.5/20 tires

[Connman]

I'm going with rbp 94r 20x9 +10 offset wheels and 295/55r20 toyo at2's. I'm putting on the rough country 2.5 suspension lift that comes with the 1 inch larger rear block. I'm thinking of leaving out the top half inch spacer so I still have some rake for towing. Has anyone let out the top spacer? I should be done next week with it, I'll post pics after.

[KUUG]

I'm going with rbp 94r 20x9 +10 offset wheels and 295/55r20 toyo at2's. I'm putting on the rough country 2.5 suspension lift that comes with the 1 inch larger rear block. I'm thinking of leaving out the top half inch spacer so I still have some rake for towing. Has anyone let out the top spacer? I should be done next week with it, I'll post pics after.

 

I haven't seen anyone leave the top out but if you dont like it its not hard to add later. I was planning on getting airbags in the rear to help for this rake. Its only around $200 and you can still get you full 2.5"

Or you can even get larger blocks in the rear, that would be even cheaper.

[Connman]

I haven't seen anyone leave the top out but if you dont like it its not hard to add later. I was planning on getting airbags in the rear to help for this rake. Its only around $200 and you can still get you full 2.5"

Or you can even get larger blocks in the rear, that would be even cheaper.

True I can always raise the back later. I'm also a little worried that the 2.5 kit for the front will be putting to much stress on the ball joints. I had a 2" level on my previous silverado and never had an issue, but I do know it prematurely will wear them. If I raise the back anymore then the 2" block (1" over stock) then I need shock extensions, correct?

[KUUG]

True I can always raise the back later. I'm also a little worried that the 2.5 kit for the front will be putting to much stress on the ball joints. I had a 2" level on my previous silverado and never had an issue, but I do know it prematurely will wear them. If I raise the back anymore then the 2" block (1" over stock) then I need shock extensions, correct?

 

To be honest I'm not completely sure about the shocks. I lifted my old ford 2" over the stock and I didn't need any extensions. Maybe someone else can chime in on this part.

I have ran a 2.5" and went a little over 90k miles before I had any issue with wear; the truck itself was at 115k miles...

[Connman]

I'm going with rbp 94r 20x9 +10 offset wheels and 295/55r20 toyo at2's. I'm putting on the rough country 2.5 suspension lift that comes with the 1 inch larger rear block. I'm thinking of leaving out the top half inch spacer so I still have some rake for towing. Has anyone let out the top spacer? I should be done next week with it, I'll post pics after.

 

[Cor1899]

Looks great. Thinking about doing a similar setup. After the level and tires would your truck fit under a 7' high garage? Or can you tell me the overall height of your truck? Any rubbing with the +10 offset? Thanks!

[BlueWrapper]

 

I really like those tires.

 

I'm thinking of trying to run 325/60r18 on a level kit with those tires once I get my truck. Probably gonna have to do some trimming.

[14chargmc]

Hey guys new to this thread in te same predicament with figuring out the best setup to go with for my sierra. I have the 2.5" RC lift. Really want that -12 offset what tires do you think will work for me I was thinkin a 295/55/20?

[ChriStyle]

Hello, I notice a lot of you have 2.5 RC lifts & wheels and was wondering with that lift and big rims could ya still fit the truck in a 8ft standard garage? especially if you have 22's or 24's. I need to know this before i go with this set up lol! i really want my truck back in the garage instead of parking outside.

[surebuttercringe]

KUUG, just wanted to say thank you for this informative post and also your truck is looking mighty fine. This is almost the exact setup that I will be doing to my truck so this post really is helping me out. I have a 2.5" level on the front already and have a Zone 1.5" body lift sitting in the garage waiting for a day that I can install it. I too plan on going with a 20x9 -12 offset wheel only because that is the only offset offered in the wheel that I like. The only difference between what I plan to do and what you did is have 295/60/20 tires instead of 305/55/20. My tire will be a little taller and less wide than yours, however I anticipate that it will still stick out from the fenders and plan on going with the smooth Bushwacker flares instead of pocket flares to cover them up. I also have a set of N-fab wheel to wheel bars on order that I've been waiting weeks to be made and delivered. So again, thanks for the write-up as this gives me an idea of what my truck should look like when it's complete.

[KUUG]

Hey guys new to this thread in te same predicament with figuring out the best setup to go with for my sierra. I have the 2.5" RC lift. Really want that -12 offset what tires do you think will work for me I was thinkin a 295/55/20?

 

You will be close but only real way to know is to try it. If you went with less offset (something closer to 0) you would be fine with a 33" tire. When I only had the 2.5" lift I had a real bad rub with the 305/55r20 but that is a lot wider

 

KUUG, just wanted to say thank you for this informative post and also your truck is looking mighty fine. This is almost the exact setup that I will be doing to my truck so this post really is helping me out. I have a 2.5" level on the front already and have a Zone 1.5" body lift sitting in the garage waiting for a day that I can install it. I too plan on going with a 20x9 -12 offset wheel only because that is the only offset offered in the wheel that I like. The only difference between what I plan to do and what you did is have 295/60/20 tires instead of 305/55/20. My tire will be a little taller and less wide than yours, however I anticipate that it will still stick out from the fenders and plan on going with the smooth Bushwacker flares instead of pocket flares to cover them up. I also have a set of N-fab wheel to wheel bars on order that I've been waiting weeks to be made and delivered. So again, thanks for the write-up as this gives me an idea of what my truck should look like when it's complete.

 

Glad its able to help everyone. Let me know how those tires fit; I'm going to get rid of mine soon and try a 295/60r20. They will definitely stick out; I was also thinking they may possible help with mpg slightly since its not as wide but I mainly want them just for the added height and want to get some mud terrain