2.5inch level with 305/55R20 tires

[Havvkeye]

Just installed my setup; 305/55/20 Toyo Open Country ATII Extremes and RC 2.5" lift / level and found 2 bits of information for people out there;

 

1) Toyo rates this tire as 73lbs, I weighted them before mounting and they actually weigh around 63lbs - I find this very surprising.

 

2) There is definitely rubbing contrary to what others have said, The tire rubs on the sway bar at full lock (not felt liner) I will likely add some 1/4" spacers to get rid of this as its quite a rough rub due to the aggressive sidewall tread on this tire - perhaps that's why this tire rubs when others don't as the sidewall lugs do protrude a fair amount (but certainly not more than a Toyo MT which some report no rubbing with) . Its easy enough to avoid but i'm still not a huge fan of this as i'm sure it induces some pretty good strain on the front end when it rubs. Will let you guys know if the spacer cleans it up.

 

I also have rubbing on the sway bar at full lock but only on the driver side. Mine is less noticeable since the sidewall is less aggressive. I am also running the stock rims.

[MR. DRAG SLEDDER]

K Thanks. They have good backspacing and offset so that is very interesting...Thank you for info.

[Juda882006]

I have a 2.5 inch RC leveling kit on my 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 6.2L and decided to go with 305/55r20 after reading this thread. The tires I decided to go with are the Bfgoodrich KO2's. I am completely satisfied with my decision even with the loss in fuel mileage. I have not put a calculator to it and am referencing the fuel mileage display. Please be aware that even though I have a leveling kit, I later decided to install helper springs that sometimes raise the rear-end depending if I will be hauling a load. There is also rubbing when you lockout but it's minimal and no trimming is required.

[STINSAN3]

A lot of good info on this thread.
I went with the 2.5" Motofab kit.

Still deciding on 295s or 305s.
If I get the Toyo RTs or Nitto Ridge Grapplers i'll be getting 295s.
If I get the Toyo AT2s, it'll be 305s.

Such a hard decision,

[mayfieldjeff]

went with 305/55 as well with my 2.5" RC level kit.

[STINSAN3]

went with 305/55 as well with my 2.5" RC level kit.

 

Man, that looks awesome!

any rubbing?

[mayfieldjeff]

yes some. but i trimmed the inside back a little. still is hitting something at full lock but i just back off a little when that happens.

[myGMC2]

Both of your trucks look great with those kits.

[Carson west]

2014 ltz on 305/55/20 

[Carson west]

2014 chevy Silverado ltz with 305/ 55 /20

[Joe2096]

On 7/6/2015 at 2:08 PM, hemipowered22z said:

 

Your truck makes me wish I had bought a black one.

hey îm new on this site i have a 2019 sierra élévation and i want to put a 2.5" puck lift kit with 305/55/20 somebody know if i do rubbing?

[BCMoto]

7 hours ago, Joe2096 said:

hey îm new on this site i have a 2019 sierra élévation and i want to put a 2.5" puck lift kit with 305/55/20 somebody know if i do rubbing?

ON STOCK WHEELS OR AFTERMARKET?

[Joe2096]

9 minutes ago, BCMoto said:

ON STOCK WHEELS OR AFTERMARKET?

Yes on the stock wheel and if i need a bottom struck lift too

[BCMoto]

I think someone on the forum has 305's on stock wheels but had a lift kit. I think you should be able to clear it

[Rhys Tolbert]

On 1/26/2018 at 2:01 PM, Carson west said:

2014 ltz on 305/55/20 

I have 2018 ltz with the same wheels and I want to run 305’s. I ordered a motofab 2” leveling kit, the one that goes in the bottom of the strut. What lift/level are you running and are your tires rubbing.