Stock wheels on lifted trucks!

Herms21 · January 1, 2018

1 hour ago, steve76t said:

so far I like them. Haven't had any snow to really see how they perform there, but on the road they are fairly quiet & smooth. They are a little stiffer than the stock Goodyear Eagle LS-2s. Those were really a grand touring car tire & not made for dirt or snow.

they are definitely a front runner for me. i had ls2s on my 2007 sierra when i first got that back in the day and they are a terrible tire for snow/ice and compacted snow. i live in north dakota so a good winter tire is a must.

steve76t · January 1, 2018

1 minute ago, Herms21 said:

they are definitely a front runner for me. i had ls2s on my 2007 sierra when i first got that back in the day and they are a terrible tire for snow/ice and compacted snow. i live in north dakota so a good winter tire is a must.

In that case, yes the BFGs should be a great choice as they have a very good reputation for snowy conditions. The other option, which I was also considering, would be the Goodyear Duratrac. They don't offer that tire in a 285/55r20 size which is one reason I went the with BFG.

Herms21 · January 1, 2018

9 minutes ago, steve76t said:

In that case, yes the BFGs should be a great choice as they have a very good reputation for snowy conditions. The other option, which I was also considering, would be the Goodyear Duratrac. They don't offer that tire in a 285/55r20 size which is one reason I went the with BFG.

i like the duratracs as well. they are a second choice for me and possibly the cooper stt pro. there is a tire that seems to be a knock off of the duratracs which are the kanati trail hog but unsure if they are offered in that size i guess. can’t fond much on them from people that have run them otherwise i’d maybe give them a try myself.

steve76t · January 1, 2018

May have the same or similar tread pattern, but the rubber compound has a lot to do with the mountain/snowflake rating. Don't know if the Kanati tires have that or not.

Don't know how important that is in N Dakota, but going over the Sierra passes often have chain controls and CalTrans stops get very picky about what tires can continue on the hwys without chains. They'll close the roads before requiring 4wd's with snowtires to chain up.

Herms21 · January 1, 2018

9 minutes ago, steve76t said:

May have the same or similar tread pattern, but the rubber compound has a lot to do with the mountain/snowflake rating. Don't know if the Kanati tires have that or not.

Don't know how important that is in N Dakota, but going over the Sierra passes often have chain controls and CalTrans stops get very picky about what tires can continue on the hwys without chains. They'll close the roads before requiring 4wd's with snowtires to chain up.

don’t believe they have that rating. it’s one of those things where “you get what you pay for” i imagine. bought cheaper knock offs in my younger days but have learned my lesson.

really no regulations here in nodak other than if you run studded tires; which i have never encountered anyone that does, to have them off by a certain date. here it’s kind of use your own judgment and if you’re stupid enough to go out in bad conditions you get what you deserve and traffic fines will be handed out if it gets to the point where interstate has been shut down.

my brother runs the ko2s on his vehicles and has had nothing but good things to say about them. his see a lot of gravel and they wear quite well for him and perform well in the winter.

steve76t · January 1, 2018

5 hours ago, Herms21 said:

really no regulations here in nodak other than if you run studded tires; which i have never encountered anyone that does, to have them off by a certain date. here it’s kind of use your own judgment and if you’re stupid enough to go out in bad conditions you get what you deserve and traffic fines will be handed out if it gets to the point where interstate has been shut down.

Wish it were like that around here. There are lots of idiot drivers from CA that have not clue how to drive in the snow. CalTrans and Cali's CHP have to monitor the idiots and have ridiculous rules when driving over the mountains. Most of the time requiring chains before snow even starts sticking to the streets. Luckily I'm in NV and don't see them everyday. Just when I want to go skiing or going over the hills to visit family in the Sacramento area.

Budtn15 · January 1, 2018

On 5/27/2017 at 10:48 PM, 6TEEN5.3 said:

Not lifted just leveled.

33 ridge grapplers on stockers

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Is that a 285/70/17 or the 285/75/17 I’ve been trying to figure out if I can run the 285/75/17 with a 2.5 rc kit on my factory wheels

6TEEN5.3 · January 1, 2018

Is that a 285/70/17 or the 285/75/17 I’ve been trying to figure out if I can run the 285/75/17 with a 2.5 rc kit on my factory wheels

They’re 33x12.50r17. Pretty much the same height as the 285/70 but wider. I swapped the 33s for 315/70r17 and only rub the wheel liner

Budtn15 · January 1, 2018

8 minutes ago, 6TEEN5.3 said:

They’re 33x12.50r17. Pretty much the same height as the 275/70 but wider. I swapped the 33s for 315/70r17 and only rub the wheel liner

Ok thanks man the 315s look to be about an inch taller and wider than what I’m going with, so you believe they will work with the 285/75 or 33.86x11.25

6TEEN5.3 · January 2, 2018

Ok thanks man the 315s look to be about an inch taller and wider than what I’m going with, so you believe they will work with the 285/75 or 33.86x11.25

I’m sure they’ll will be fine. These work for me but I’m not gonna be jumping ditches and whatnot

Spate47 · January 22, 2018

Got into a new 2017 1500 All-Terrain earlier last year and just getting around to a lift. There are two shops close by that claim it would be near impossible to run a Zone 6.5 or anything similar with my stock 20x9s and 34/35 inch treads. Is this just a lazy approach by the shop

I don't remember having such an issue with my 2014 that had 18" stockers, besides running spacers. Am I just barking up the wrong tree as far as the shops or am I missing something?

14 Silvy · January 22, 2018

Got into a new 2017 1500 All-Terrain earlier last year and just getting around to a lift. There are two shops close by that claim it would be near impossible to run a Zone 6.5 or anything similar with my stock 20x9s and 34/35 inch treads. Is this just a lazy approach by the shop

I don't remember having such an issue with my 2014 that had 18" stockers, besides running spacers. Am I just barking up the wrong tree as far as the shops or am I missing something?

I think they are full of it I think the stock 20's would work fine.

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14 Silvy · January 23, 2018

Here is mine 2014 Silverado Motofab 2.5" front 2" rear on stock LTZ wheels with 305/55/20 (33x12.50) Falken wildpeak at3w

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Spate47 · January 23, 2018

1 hour ago, 14 Silvy said:

I think they are full of it I think the stock 20's would work fine.

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Stock backspacing should be roughly 6" (6.06" for the sticklers). Zone states that 5.75" of backspace as the limit for running 35x12.50 on a 20" rim. So looks like a 1" spacer all around should do the trick?

Daug207 · January 23, 2018

If you have +27 stock 20’s put in a 1/2” spacer and you will be fine. I have a zone 4.5 with 33’s. No rubbing whatsoever. I just won a 6” BDS from Custom Offsets and they said I can run 35’s with this setup with no rubbing. Good luck. You’ll have a whole new truck once it’s lifted

Edited January 23, 2018 by Daug207