Help with tire fitment?

Josh Trudel · December 10, 2015

Hello, I have a stock 2000 gmc Sierra 1500 4x4 I bought some 32's but they rub my question is would a leveling kit work? Or do I need a whole suspension lift?

Thanks in advanced !

dirtfan21 · December 11, 2015

Need a bit more info bud. By 32's do you mean a 285/75/16 size tire which is technically just under a 33" tire? If so, you may just need to put a couple turns in your stock torsion bars and it will clear just fine. All a leveling kit does for torsion bar style trucks is allow you to crank further than the stock keys will allow. Therefore, my advice is to measure the height of the front of the truck and crank the stock bars to give you approximately 1.5" of lift. Then get an alignment.

No Tyme · December 12, 2015

You didn't state when your tires are rubbing... In a turn, always etc... Need more info.

Need to know the rims your running also. Different offset can be the cause of rubbing in the inside edge of a tire. As dirtfan21 stated raise your truck and take weight off the front pension and turn the torsion keys a bit... MAKE SURE YOU DO BOTH SIDE ALIKE. Don't over do it as that can also lead to trouble.

Josh Trudel · December 12, 2015

The tires are 32x11 50r15 they do have a 2" wheel spacer due to the rims running on the caliper and yes they rub when I turn like as soon as I start turning

No Tyme · December 12, 2015

The tires are 32x11 50r15 they do have a 2" wheel spacer due to the rims running on the caliper and yes they rub when I turn like as soon as I start turning

Do you know what area of the tire is rubbing? What it is rubbing on? With your truck parked turn you wheel full lock (or as close as you can) crawl under the front end and see what area of the tire is in contact with inner or outer part of the fender... or suspension.

If your running wheel spacers you may be rubbing on the outer edge of the tire. Once you see what area of the tire is rubbing you can then determine what has to move to stop the rubbing... hence if it is the top outer edge of the tire rubbing on the edge of the fender maybe take a jack and raise the body up an inch or two to see if that eliminates the rubbing.

One of the guys here locally has 35's on his 14 Silverado with only a 2.5" level/lift kite. It does have some slight rubbing ion the inner fender which is like a plastic material and he drilled a small hole and pulled it out of the way with a couple of zip ties...

You have to find the point of contact first, that will allow you to determine what needs to be done to stop it.

Josh Trudel · December 13, 2015

Thank you guys I raised her up with the torsion keys and tried them they rubbed a bit pulled some plastic out of the way but now it only rubs on a plastic peace I can't move when I crank it in reverse 1 way so it's no big deal I can live with that.

Thanks again!

No Tyme · December 13, 2015

Thank you guys I raised her up with the torsion keys and tried them they rubbed a bit pulled some plastic out of the way but now it only rubs on a plastic peace I can't move when I crank it in reverse 1 way so it's no big deal I can live with that.

Thanks again!

Remember this: When you raised up the front end with the torsion bars you also changed the alignment of the front end. You may experience uneven tire wear so I would keep an eye on the tire wear, or if you feel the front end is handling different: pulling one way or maybe you have to keep up on the steering as the truck seems to float to one side and with a small corrections, goes back the other way.

Good luck with your mod...