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35's on 18" vs 20" Wheels

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I'm getting my 2016 Silverado lifted soon with the Zone 6.5" kit, looking at running 35's and stumbled upon a slight issue, wheel size!

 

 

I'm settled on running 35's, but not sure what would look best with the kit, 18 inch or 20 inch wheels? I'm considering Method NV machine w/ black accent wheels, this setup will be my daily driver, so I want the most comfortable combo possible while still looking badass.

 

 

I see a lot more tire options for 18 inch wheels vs 20's, however the Toyo Open Country AT 2 are priced reasonably the same for 18 vs 20's, which is the tire I'm probably going to buy.

 

I guess this question goes out to everyone, which wheel size should I buy and why?

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

edit: my 2016 has 3.42 gears with Maxtow package.

edit2: and is 5.3 v8 w/ 6spd.

edit3: I do not have the MAX TOW. Only have trailer package.

SouthernSilveradoGuy85 Senior Enthusiast

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Well my personal preference is more tire sidewall so I would go for 18s. It's still up to you, but if you do plan on actually going off-road then more tire sidewall the better. Gives more rubber to flex and also allows you to air down more so you'll have a little more contact patch when you do air down. That's a lot of help if you drive on the beach or something. I know you'll still have decent amount of sidewall with 20s, but with 18's you'll have an extra inch in sidewall. Plus more sidewall gives a better ride.

arkenzo Enthusiast

arkenzo

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Don't plan to take to the beach, I live in California, most prohibited state in the country lol.

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a) You do not have MAX tow package. You only have trailing package. Max tow on a 5.3L is 3.73 gearing.

 

b) Your tires are so much more important that the rims, and you should pay more for a tire than what it sits on. (a lot of people just do not get this and if you have to choose or have a limited budget always spend on the tires first and run steel/cheaper rims if you have to).

 

c) Any LT tire you can get for an 18 you can get for a 20, one just has more rubber the other more wheel. The prices will be close and if they dont offer both they are POS tires and you do not want them.

 

d) Little to no difference in 18 & 20 choose what you prefer and fits. 15-16 vs 20 is a much better difference if you offroad or drive on beaches and will be letting air out often for traction (more rubber to play with)

 

How to properly lift a truck:

1) Decide what size tire you want.

2) Find a lift that will accommodate that tire size.

3) Check with the lift manufacturer for the lifts wheel fitment guide and follow that.

3a) You can go outside of manufacturer guaranteed fitment but all bets are off and you wont know if it will fit without actually trying.

* wheels should literally be the last thing you decide. Tires should always be #1.

 

 

*Go for Nitto or ProComp over Toyo both are a better choice but that is only my opinion.

blk07sierra Enthusiast

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I got the 10 ply nitto's because I had such good luck out of my last set. Just an FYI nitto is owned by toyo. Basically same tires, different designs.

arkenzo Enthusiast

arkenzo

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I got the 10 ply nitto's because I had such good luck out of my last set. Just an FYI nitto is owned by toyo. Basically same tires, different designs.

Had Nitto on my previous car, but am unaware of how they are in the truck world, G2 a softer rubber than something like on the BFG KO2?

arkenzo Enthusiast

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Good point. Better go with the Pro Comps :)

Really? Pro comp doesn't outsource their tires to a bigger company like Goodyear? BFG? How are the Federal tires?

 

The Toyo's are priced about the same as the Nitto G2's....The cheapest tire I saw was the General Grabber AT2

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Haaaaa. G2 generation 2. Had 1st gen terra grappler 10 ply's on my 07. Traded it in with close to 40k on then. Still at least half tread on them. Have close to 20k on my g2 grapplers and they still look brand new. Nice and quiet on the highway. Aggressive enough pattern for off road use.

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Really? Pro comp doesn't outsource their tires to a bigger company like Goodyear? BFG? How are the Federal tires?

 

The Toyo's are priced about the same as the Nitto G2's....The cheapest tire I saw was the General Grabber AT2

 

I was being silly they are all good tires. But everyone has an opinion that is why there are more than one to choose from.

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Haaaaa. G2 generation 2. Had 1st gen terra grappler 10 ply's on my 07. Traded it in with close to 40k on then. Still at least half tread on them. Have close to 20k on my g2 grapplers and they still look brand new. Nice and quiet on the highway. Aggressive enough pattern for off road use.

 

I was worried about noise and ride as well but I recently put on Grappler G2s as well and love them. I hope they last as long as most people are saying they do!

 

I have had really good luck with General tires on my car (UHP summer only tires) and if I could find the Generals in the size I wanted for cheap I might have gone that route instead.

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I was worried about noise and ride as well but I recently put on Grappler G2s as well and love them. I hope they last as long as most people are saying they do!

 

I have had really good luck with General tires on my car (UHP summer only tires) and if I could find the Generals in the size I wanted for cheap I might have gone that route instead.

 

Do the terra G2's have a tread life warranty? I am positive the Trail Grapplers do not which was a big downside for me and turned me away from them. I liked the Trails look better than Terra's but not sure I seen the G2's, got a pic? Also are they M+S (should be but the Mountain snowflake is better apparently)?

 

I am still learning a lot about tires, coming from a person who just thought tires were tires a year ago and mostly had cars to now understanding tires mean a whole lot and can change things a lot. Really there is so much and so many choices/style/brands it hard to compare evenly and even a bit maddening, which is why I like Pro Comps since I am looking at a lift/wheel/tire package and they do all 3 with great warranties which is very appealing to me. Plus I prefer made in USA even though I am Canadian!

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