295/55s or 305/55s on 2"?

[STINSAN3]

Okay guys, I can't decide on on to get a 2" leveling kit or a 2.5" one from RC. I know anything past 2" adds a lot more stress on the factory suspension parts. But, I've been seeing a lot of people having no problems even with some decent high mileage out of em.

 

Also, I'm gonna get 295/55s or 305/55s in Toyo AT2s or Toyo RTs. I know I can clear with the 295s, but didn't know about the 305s. That's why I'm considering the 2.5" kit. Plus, I would lose 1-3 mpgs? I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado LTZ 6.2L with 3.73 gears. Thanks!

 

 

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[ducklawyer]

Okay guys, I can't decide on on to get a 2" leveling kit or a 2.5" one from RC. I know anything past 2" adds a lot more stress on the factory suspension parts. But, I've been seeing a lot of people having no problems even with some decent high mileage out of em.

 

Also, I'm gonna get 295/55s or 305/55s in Toyo AT2s or Toyo RTs. I know I can clear with the 295s, but didn't know about the 305s. That's why I'm considering the 2.5" kit. Plus, I would lose 1-3 mpgs? I have a 2014 Chevy Silverado LTZ 6.2L with 3.73 gears. Thanks!

 

 

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There's a 14lb difference per tire between the 295 and 305 at2s.

.2 wider and .4 taller

 

 

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[STINSAN3]

There's a 14lb difference per tire between the 295 and 305 at2s.

.2 wider and .4 taller

 

 

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I meant to look that up too. I think I might go with the 295s then to save some weight. I should have no problem with a 2" level. Where did you go to look up the weight at? I didn't seem em listed on Toyos website.

 

 

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[ducklawyer]

I meant to look that up too. I think I might go with the 295s then to save some weight. I should have no problem with a 2" level. Where did you go to look up the weight at? I didn't seem em listed on Toyos website.

 

 

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Tiresize.com it's very helpful. You can see there are a lot of 305/55 options that are much lighter and measure about the same

 

 

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[Tim O'Brien]

I liked my two inch level I had on my truck.

I went with the 2 and changed out the rear block for a 3 inch block to give me a 2 inch lift overall so I could keep close to stock rake.

 

To give you an idea of what that setup looks like

Im running 275/65r20 toyo a/t II

 

 

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[Matt_]

There's not that big of a weight difference.

 

295 AT2 is 61 lb vs 64 lb for the RT

305 AT2 is 62 lb vs 67 lb for the RT

 

Tread depth is almost the same... 16.3/32 for AT2 and 16.4 for RT.

 

If you're worried about weight and fitment, and gas mileage, but still want a more aggressive look, the 295/55/20 RT's seem like the best bet.

 

I feel like we've had this discussion ;)

[STINSAN3]

There's not that big of a weight difference.

 

295 AT2 is 61 lb vs 64 lb for the RT

305 AT2 is 62 lb vs 67 lb for the RT

 

Tread depth is almost the same... 16.3/32 for AT2 and 16.4 for RT.

 

If you're worried about weight and fitment, and gas mileage, but still want a more aggressive look, the 295/55/20 RT's seem like the best bet.

 

I feel like we've had this discussion ;)

Not much of a difference at all on the AT2s. Even the RTs isn't too bad. If I go with the RTs, it'll be the 295s, but if I get the AT2s. I'm gonna get 305 most likely. Either way I go 2", be the best?

 

Ahhh, true sir. Just wanted to hear everyones thoughts.

 

 

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[jimmyboy8301]

There's a 14lb difference per tire between the 295 and 305 at2s.

.2 wider and .4 taller

 

 

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look again, it's actually a 1lb difference. It was a misprint on Toyos site.

 

 

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[Lgetz]

Another tire size to consider is 285/60/20. Toyos specs indicate 33.5 inches tall and 11.5 inches wide. Might not rub on sway bar as much as the 295 or 305s.

[Matt_]

Not much of a difference at all on the AT2s. Even the RTs isn't too bad. If I go with the RTs, it'll be the 295s, but if I get the AT2s. I'm gonna get 305 most likely. Either way I go 2", be the best?

 

Ahhh, true sir. Just wanted to hear everyones thoughts.

 

 

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I honestly think the 295 RTs will look better than the 305 AT2s. And being slightly shorter will make more of the aggressive tread visible in the wheel well with the 2" lift, and the width difference won't be noticeable.

 

You also forgot to tell everyone you're getting aftermarket wheels (20x9 +18mm?) which changes how they'll fit.

[STINSAN3]

I honestly think the 295 RTs will look better than the 305 AT2s. And being slightly shorter will make more of the aggressive tread visible in the wheel well with the 2" lift, and the width difference won't be noticeable.

 

You also forgot to tell everyone you're getting aftermarket wheels (20x9 +18mm?) which changes how they'll fit.

That's a good idea too. Heck, I'm thinking about the MT now. What are the weights on it? I can never find the weights of tires. Everything, except that.

 

Plan on getting these wheels, when ever I have the money too.

 

 

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I honestly think the 295 RTs will look better than the 305 AT2s. And being slightly shorter will make more of the aggressive tread visible in the wheel well with the 2" lift, and the width difference won't be noticeable.

 

You also forgot to tell everyone you're getting aftermarket wheels (20x9 +18mm?) which changes how they'll fit.

That's a good idea too. Heck, I'm thinking about the MT now. What are the weights on it? I can never find the weights of tires. Everything, except that.

 

Plan on getting these wheels, when ever I have the money too.

 

 

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[jimmyboy8301]

Toyos weights are right on their site under size specifications

 

 

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[STINSAN3]

Toyos weights are right on their site under size specifications

 

 

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Oh okay, thanks!

 

 

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[STINSAN3]

Toyos weights are right on their site under size specifications

 

 

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Why you selling your Toyos for man? Should I get the 295s instead of the 305s?

 

 

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[jimmyboy8301]

Why you selling your Toyos for man? Should I get the 295s instead of the 305s?

 

 

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i want RGs for winter!

 

 

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