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The stock LS-2 tires are pretty terrible and I'm looking into getting a set of BFG KO2's. I'm looking at getting 275/65R20's or 285/65R20's. According to Tirerack, the 285's are 34.5" tall and the 275's are 34" tall. I have a 2" leveling kit and a 3" block. I would rather have the 285's but, I don't know how much the height difference will affect the towing or ride quality. A few times a year I pull my tractor. The tractor and trailer together weigh around 10K lbs. A few other times a year I might pull something that weighs around 6K lbs.

 

What has been your experience? Any input you guys have is appreciated.

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I don't think the height from the tires is going to affect anything. If anything the block and leveling kit are what you should have worried about.

 

edit: generally a taller sidewall makes the ride better, not worse.

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ya outside of the increased wear and tear on the balljoints tie rod ends and cv's you should be good If they don't rub.

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Your worried about towing and buying bigger tires have have a lift? :banghead:

It's a whopping 1" higher in the rear. How is that going to dramatically alter the handling of the truck? The factory block is a 2" block and now it has a 3" block.

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I don't have any additional height on my rear and I can't imagine towing enough weight to make the rear sag enough to rub. I think you should be fine. I am not sure what Eric is bashing his head for, there are tons of people around me (business vehicles) that tow with a lift and bigger tires.

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