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crushNchowda Senior Enthusiast

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Does anyone know whether you can run a 275/65/20 or 275/60/20 tire on the stock all terrain 20" wheels w/ the stock suspension?

 

I plan on adding the bilstein leveling shocks on highest setting an an extra 1" (so I think 2.5" block) in the rear, but I am picking up my new truck today/tomorrow and in order to get a decent credit on the stock craptastic goodyear tires I'll need to swap them promptly and I won't have the time to get the shocks and block in before doing so - I'd have to drive on the bigger tires for a little bit on stock setup.

 

 

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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275/65 not without rubbing.

 

275/60 mixed results, but would level before going to that size as most do rub unless leveled.

 

Bilstien will get you 1.8" on the highest setting, pretty similar to a 2" level kit.

erixon43 New Member

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I think the 275/60/20's would rub on stock suspension. I recently put that size on, BFG's KO2. I have a 2" lift in front and the tires come within 1/2" from rubbing.

crushNchowda Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks for the replies...guess I'll just wait on doing the swap until I get the shocks and block...hopefully the goodyears still have the factory paint marks lol

 

If not maybe I could sell local on craigslist or on the forum.

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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You only need to do the front for fitment, if that matters at all to you. Rear there is a ton of room.

 

However, if you're waiting on those specific shocks, it might be a while ;).

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I went with a 285/55r20 on my truck set on the 3rd setting which is I think 1.25" of lift. I have no rubbing issues anywhere. They are only a little taller than stock.

 

Also read through this thread

 

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/167508-bilstein-5100-adj-shocks-front-and-rear/page-10?hl=bilstein&do=findComment&comment=1584356

Fondupot

 

Did you end up lifting your front end? I thought I remember you saying that you were leaving it stock for the time being but I may have missed a follow up post. Reason I remember is because I was looking at the same 285s for my truck and wanted to ask you if you had any rubbing issues on the stock ride height.

fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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Fondupot

 

Did you end up lifting your front end? I thought I remember you saying that you were leaving it stock for the time being but I may have missed a follow up post. Reason I remember is because I was looking at the same 285s for my truck and wanted to ask you if you had any rubbing issues on the stock ride height.

 

 

Yes, I did end up lifting it. I have my Bilstein 5100's set on the 3rd setting which is 1.25" of lift over stock.

 

I didn't have my 285/55r20's installed on stock suspension, but it is very similar in size to a 285/45/22 which is what GM equips on trucks with OEM 22" wheels. So they would probably be fine.

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I had BFG KO2 275/60/20's put on my truck the day it arrived at the dealership and ran them for about 4 weeks before I put my 2.5 Level kit on and never had any issue with it rubbing the fender liner or suspension parts on the stock suspension setup.

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Truck.in.Muck Enthusiast

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BFG KO2s and Nitto TG G2s...

275-60-20s... stock, no rubbing...

Unless at full lock with compression.

Even then the wheel liner held up fine.

Rawyzf Senior Enthusiast

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Lol @ no rubbing, then unless.

 

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robvas Enthusiast

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I had BFG KO2 275/60/20's put on my truck the day it arrived at the dealership and ran them for about 4 weeks before I put my 2.5 Level kit on and never had any issue with it rubbing the fender liner or suspension parts on the stock suspension setup.

same here, but i got the BFG's the day after I got the truck ;)

robvas Enthusiast

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Yeah but 275/65/20's are sweeter....that would probably rub, oh well decisions...

I would get the 65's if I could do it again

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