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Rough country 2.5"? What type of tires are you running?

 

Also any idea what your fender to ground measurements are?

 

Thanks, truck looks great!

Yes the RC 2.5. I believe it was ground to center of wheel well 41..... it was 39 prior to tires but I can measure tonight if you need it. I am running the 295/55/20 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain. At first I didn't like the noise. Only because coming from a quite truck it was a huge change. However, the look and the need is why I got them. My buddy has the Toyo at2 and in the snow last week he was sliding all over. My mts hooked up and never hesitated.[emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]
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Yes the RC 2.5. I believe it was ground to center of wheel well 41..... it was 39 prior to tires but I can measure tonight if you need it. I am running the 295/55/20 Toyo Open Country Mud Terrain. At first I didn't like the noise. Only because coming from a quite truck it was a huge change. However, the look and the need is why I got them. My buddy has the Toyo at2 and in the snow last week he was sliding all over. My mts hooked up and never hesitated.[emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106] [emoji106]

Yah if you wouldn't mind getting a front & back measurement that would be great. I was set on going with the 2.5" up front then swapping the block in the back to keep 0.5-1" of rake but I don't want it any higher than that. Pictures are very misleading depending on the angle it was taken. Toyo MT's are definitely a great tire in the mud and snow, but I know a few people with them and they're just too loud for me. Also pretty horrible in the winter on hard packed ice. My truck see's 95% highway so I'm sticking with the All Terrains.

 

running 295/55 also.

 

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You also just running the 2.5" up front?, if you could get me the same measurements that would be awesome to compare. I'll be running the same factory wheels as you, any rubbing on the sway bar at full lock?

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Yeah the 10ply and deep lugs add to the overall weight for sure... for that reason alone I might stick with the 295/55r20's.

 

From Toyo's website:

 

 

Size: Load/Speed: Rim: Weight: Tread: Dia: Width: Max load:

LT295/55R20 123/120S 10 E XT 8.0-9.5-10.0 60 16.3 32.8 12.2 3415

 

LT305/55R20 121/118S 10 E XT 8.5-9.5-11.0 74 16.3 33.2 12.4 3195

 

For 0.4" in overall height and 0.2" in width I can't justify 14 extra pounds per tire, and even less load capacity.

 

 

 

For what it's worth Nitto makes the Terra Grappler G2 in a 305-55-20XL which is only 50lbs. Its a 4 ply extra load tire instead of an E rated 10 ply so you can get the looks you want but retain the cushy ride of the passenger tires if you don't tow a whole lot or need a 10 ply. It also comes with a 65k warranty.I will probably be ordering these pretty soon.

 

I have the Toyo Open Country At2 on my truck now about 2k miles on them) which I absolutely love but they are size 275-60-20 and are too skinny for my liking and unfortunately to get the size I want I would have to step up to an E load tire which I would like to avoid. The new Nitto G2 has the same treadwear warranty the Toyo does.

 

Hope this helps some!

hutch08 Enthusiast

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RC 2" front only. 39" front 40" in rear

no rubbing

Thanks! Crazy how there's so much variations between trucks... I've strictly asked crew cab short boxes because I know different cab/box lengths will vary heights.

In theory if you went with the 2.5 RC kit, you'd be 39.5/40 which is ideal... but some people end up nose high with stock blocks.

 

Here's a video of a crew cab standard box getting a 2.5 RC kit with rear block and 305/55r20's. Its kinda hard to see from the video here's the approx measurements:

 

Stock height with 275/55r20: 37" Front 38.75" Rear

Leveled/Block with 275/55r20: 39.5" Front 39.75" Rear

Leveled/Block with 305/55r20: 40.25" Front 40.5" Rear

 

 

 

Those measurements seem like they'd be perfect, but apparently it's not the same for everybody. I guess I'll just go with the 2.5" kit, throw in the front only and see how looks. At least I'll have the blocks if I need them.

 

 

For what it's worth Nitto makes the Terra Grappler G2 in a 305-55-20XL which is only 50lbs. Its a 4 ply extra load tire instead of an E rated 10 ply so you can get the looks you want but retain the cushy ride of the passenger tires if you don't tow a whole lot or need a 10 ply. It also comes with a 65k warranty.I will probably be ordering these pretty soon.

 

I have the Toyo Open Country At2 on my truck now about 2k miles on them) which I absolutely love but they are size 275-60-20 and are too skinny for my liking and unfortunately to get the size I want I would have to step up to an E load tire which I would like to avoid. The new Nitto G2 has the same treadwear warranty the Toyo does.

 

Hope this helps some!

Looked into those Nittos and even the passenger rated 305's are the same price as the load range E. For the money i'll probably play it safe and stick with the toyo extreme's as i know they're a great performer.

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Yah if you wouldn't mind getting a front & back measurement that would be great. I was set on going with the 2.5" up front then swapping the block in the back to keep 0.5-1" of rake but I don't want it any higher than that. Pictures are very misleading depending on the angle it was taken. Toyo MT's are definitely a great tire in the mud and snow, but I know a few people with them and they're just too loud for me. Also pretty horrible in the winter on hard packed ice. My truck see's 95% highway so I'm sticking with the All Terrains.

 

You also just running the 2.5" up front?, if you could get me the same measurements that would be awesome to compare. I'll be running the same factory wheels as you, any rubbing on the sway bar at full lock?

39 n 1/2 up front and 40 in the rear.
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Here's mine with 305/50/20 Terra grapplers. I just have a 2" level though. There really not any taller than a 275/55/20 but the added width definitely improves the stance. Speedos still accurate too.

 

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Love your set up. Do you know how much the wheels/tires stick out from the fenders? Do you remember the specs on the wheels? Love the moto metal wheels

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Love your set up. Do you know how much the wheels/tires stick out from the fenders? Do you remember the specs on the wheels? Love the moto metal wheels

Thanks man. They stuck out about an inch. Wheels were actually Gear Alloy 726mb 20x9 with a 0 offset. I have since switched to some 17x8.5 +0 Method Racing NV305s on 285/70 Duratracs.

 

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Like the truck, I have a white one also and a set of matte black 17s with 285 75 17 from my 02 that I've been thinking of putting on. Your the first I saw that went that route. Do you think those would have cleared before the leveling kit?

 

Thanks man. They stuck out about an inch. Wheels were actually Gear Alloy 726mb 20x9 with a 0 offset. I have since switched to some 17x8.5 +0 Method Racing NV305s on 285/70 Duratracs.

 

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Like the truck, I have a white one also and a set of matte black 17s with 285 75 17 from my 02 that I've been thinking of putting on. Your the first I saw that went that route. Do you think those would have cleared before the leveling kit?

 

 

I really don't know. It would probably be pretty close with the wheels at +0. I would think you'd be fine if the wheels have a little more positive offset. I have a 1.5" body lift in addition to the 2" level and I probably couldn't go too much bigger without rubbing. I'd say a 285/75 or 295/70 would be the biggest I could go.

 

 

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I just put at 3.5" Front 1.5" Rear lift on my 2015 Sierra Denali 4x4. Any advice on the best tire size to use with this lift?

I was told by the guys at the shop to look at 295/60.20 which Toyo M/T and Nitto make tires that'll fit. They're almost 34' tall and over 11" wide.

I was also told that more than likely the 305/55's will rub because they are too wide.

Any advice?

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