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Hey guys,

 

First off I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to a wheel/tire set up to excuse my ignorance.

 

I have a 2014 Sierra DC on stock general grabber 255/70/17. I'm looking to upgrade my set up to Toyo Open Country AT2 275/60/20 on OE All-Terrain wheels. My question here is there much of a difference in appearance between a P275/60/20 and a LT275/65/20? Besides the height difference, does the LT have a more aggressive tread pattern? I'm adding a 2" level and I've read on these forums that the 275/60/20 fit with no problems.

 

I don't want to move to a LT since I'm mostly city driving (no towing), plus I don't want the added weight of the tire. But if the P rated tire looks significantly different I might go with the LT.

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I'm in... Man I need some new pics if rain would stop messing up my truck ha   305/65 18x9.-12  

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Mounted!     18-inch Method Mesh wheels, 275/70/18 BFG All Terrain tires, and a 2.5-inch RC level (front only). Zero rubbing, zero road noise, nice traction on and off road, and no wobbly street

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Fuel Maverick 20x9 +20 Nitto Trail Grappler 295/55R20 Rough Country 2.5" Leveling Kit No rubbing or trimming        

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If you have plans to take the truck offroad a lot, then the rest of this post isn't really necessary for you to read. But if you plan to stay on the road 95% of the time and do light offroad, then this will help answer your question. I know that BDS was able to fit 37" tires on their 6" lift kit WITHOUT rubbing on a 20x8.5 w/ 5.475" backspacing.

heres the email I got from BDS. I was talking to them about their coil-over vs non coil-over kit and also asked them what size tires are on the black sierra that is shown from the side on their website when you look at the 6" kit

 

The side view shot is the 6’’ kit with 37x12.50 Mickey Thompson ATZ P3s mounted on 20x8.5 (5.475’’ Bsing) Eagle Alloy 178s. R&D was checking fitment at the time, they actually didn’t rub much for around town driving with that particular BS. For regular offroad driving trimming would be needed.

 

I would think that if you use a 22" rim with the same backspacing and width, and a tire with similar dimensions then you should be fine. If you don't mind doing a little trimming then you could probably change to a 13.5" tire instead of a 12.5"

mrhonestlyinsane Enthusiast

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Hey guys,

 

First off I'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to a wheel/tire set up to excuse my ignorance.

 

I have a 2014 Sierra DC on stock general grabber 255/70/17. I'm looking to upgrade my set up to Toyo Open Country AT2 275/60/20 on OE All-Terrain wheels. My question here is there much of a difference in appearance between a P275/60/20 and a LT275/65/20? Besides the height difference, does the LT have a more aggressive tread pattern? I'm adding a 2" level and I've read on these forums that the 275/60/20 fit with no problems.

 

I don't want to move to a LT since I'm mostly city driving (no towing), plus I don't want the added weight of the tire. But if the P rated tire looks significantly different I might go with the LT.

yes there is a bit of difference the tread and the pattern on the side wall sticks out a bit more - the extreme size tires are even more aggresive. I looked at these before buying my duratracs almost bought them but wanted a more agressive look. If you are looking to stay with the 275/60 r20 the bfg k02 looks nice its load range d .

I have an rc 2 inch level and just mounted the 275 /65 r 20 duratrac . at full lock they rub the liner. I pulled back the liner with a cable tie and no rubbing what so ever. Very happy I did this. will post pics laterIMG_20150221_104315.jpgbca21d71-9b9f-4277-a7d2-6aaaf1ec92aa.jpg

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Silva Enthusiast

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yes there is a bit of difference the tread and the pattern on the side wall sticks out a bit more - the extreme size tires are even more aggresive. I looked at these before buying my duratracs almost bought them but wanted a more agressive look. If you are looking to stay with the 275/60 r20 the bfg k02 looks nice its load range d .

I have an rc 2 inch level and just mounted the 275 /65 r 20 duratrac . at full lock they rub the liner. I pulled back the liner with a cable tie and no rubbing what so ever. Very happy I did this. will post pics laterIMG_20150221_104315.jpgbca21d71-9b9f-4277-a7d2-6aaaf1ec92aa.jpg

 

Thanks buddy I appreciate you're help. Yeah I would like to stay with that size just for my peace of mind. I was looking at the bfg k02's as well but they are much more expensive, but for the more aggressive tread I might have to go that route. I'd have to see the Toyo's at that size so I can compare the tread difference.

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yes there is a bit of difference the tread and the pattern on the side wall sticks out a bit more - the extreme size tires are even more aggresive. I looked at these before buying my duratracs almost bought them but wanted a more agressive look. If you are looking to stay with the 275/60 r20 the bfg k02 looks nice its load range d .

I have an rc 2 inch level and just mounted the 275 /65 r 20 duratrac . at full lock they rub the liner. I pulled back the liner with a cable tie and no rubbing what so ever. Very happy I did this. will post pics laterIMG_20150221_104315.jpgbca21d71-9b9f-4277-a7d2-6aaaf1ec92aa.jpg

 

 

Loving the look, A lot like my silverado. Not sure I want to go to 20's but that looks great

SolomonAKOO Enthusiast

SolomonAKOO

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Does anyone know if a 315/50-24 tire will fit with just a leveling kit or even just on a stock setup?

FormerFordGuy Enthusiast

FormerFordGuy

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Does anyone know if a 315/50-24 tire will fit with just a leveling kit or even just on a stock setup?

Probably not. That is over 36" in diameter.

SolomonAKOO Enthusiast

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Probably not. That is over 36" in diameter.

Thanks, I literally just realized that as well. Guess that's a no go lol
Hozer Enthusiast

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Wheels: Ultra Baron 18x9 +12 offset.

Tires: Big O Big Foot A/T 275/65R18E

2" leveling kit.

No rub but, the tires are so close to stock, that would be the case even without the leveling kit.

I forgot to mention I wanted black walls out but a few minutes with a palm sander will take the white off and avoid unnecessary remounting.

 

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Wheels: Ultra Baron 18x9 +12 offset.

Tires: Big O Big Foot A/T 275/65R18E

2" leveling kit.

No rub but, the tires are so close to stock, that would be the case even without the leveling kit.

I forgot to mention I wanted black walls out but a few minutes with a palm sander will take the white off and avoid unnecessary remounting.

 

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Man that blue is so pretty. Nice truck man.

Hozer Enthusiast

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Thanks. I still debate whether I should have gone with white so it's nice to hear from someone with a sweet looking white one.

 

 

 

Man that blue is so pretty. Nice truck man.

cfbrown81 Enthusiast

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I have read the entire thread and need some help. I haven't seen many tire upgrades with factory wheels. I am wanting to go to a 305 55 20 trail grappler or 295 55 20 trail grappler with my factory 20s. Will either rub?

 

And if I decided to get 20x10 aftermarket wheels what offset would I need to get to avoid rubbing? I have a 2" rc level

Hozer Enthusiast

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I'm not sure about those specific sizes but there's a comparison tool on rimsntires.com that makes it pretty easy to see the difference between wheel and tire sizes.

http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

I have read the entire thread and need some help. I haven't seen many tire upgrades with factory wheels. I am wanting to go to a 305 55 20 trail grappler or 295 55 20 trail grappler with my factory 20s. Will either rub?

And if I decided to get 20x10 aftermarket wheels what offset would I need to get to avoid rubbing? I have a 2" rc level

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2015 CCSB 4x4 LT

7"-9" Mcgaughys lift

22x12 American force wheels

35x12.50x22 nitto trail grapplers.

looks great man, what do you have your struts set at?

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