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Hello all, Im in need of assistance if possible, I just purchased a 2016 Silverado 2500hd Midnight Edition truck and am looking to put a set of wheels and tires on it. I am going to have installed a readylift leveling kit, air lift bags in the rear for towing my camper and a set of Bushwacker extend a fender flare set. What my question is that if I do the upgrades to the truck what does everyone think be a safe tire/wheel size to allow the tire to be even with the flares and not rub. I am looking to go with either the Fuel Mavericks or Hostages. Thank You in advance, Eric.

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I have 20x10's with 33inch toyo MT, I think that is an proportionate size rime tire combo for a leveled HD

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I have 20x10's with 33inch toyo MT, I think that is an proportionate size rime tire combo for a leveled HD

 

what about the width so it matches the width of the truck with the flare?

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You probably need 0 offset to push the wheels out to the edge of the flares. At least with a tire that fits good on a 20 x 9 or 18 x 9 rim not sure about ten inch wide rims though.

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Hello all, Im in need of assistance if possible, I just purchased a 2016 Silverado 2500hd Midnight Edition truck and am looking to put a set of wheels and tires on it. I am going to have installed a readylift leveling kit, air lift bags in the rear for towing my camper and a set of Bushwacker extend a fender flare set. What my question is that if I do the upgrades to the truck what does everyone think be a safe tire/wheel size to allow the tire to be even with the flares and not rub. I am looking to go with either the Fuel Mavericks or Hostages. Thank You in advance, Eric.

Do you live near Randolph NY ?

 

 

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