2018 2500HD Tire Replacement/Upgrade

[cdh7917]

Thanks for all the replies and pictures.  Definitely lots to consider.

 

The 275/65/20 is about $60 cheaper than a 295/60/20 in the Nitto TG G2.  For that reason alone, it's a contender.

[Waaazooo]

Thanks for all the replies and pictures.  Definitely lots to consider.
 
The 275/65/20 is about $60 cheaper than a 295/60/20 in the Nitto TG G2.  For that reason alone, it's a contender.

It’s also thinner tire.. keep that in mind too.


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[Waaazooo]

+2 ?  Level, spacers?  You lost me!

I was measuring +2 inches. Just looking at the offset difference.. plus 1/4” of wheel thickness. I’m deep into my fender liner.


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[cdh7917]

4 hours ago, Waaazooo said:

It’s also thinner tire.. keep that in mind too.


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True...but, it's still wider than the stock tire.  And I believe the Super Duty trucks come stock with that size - or at least some of them do. 

 

Found this one that gives a pretty good idea of the look, maybe it's someone here on the forum:

 

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery/285009/2016-gmc-sierra-2500-hd-fuel-maverick-rough-country-leveling-kit

 

 

[Waaazooo]

True...but, it's still wider than the stock tire.  And I believe the Super Duty trucks come stock with that size - or at least some of them do. 

 

Found this one that gives a pretty good idea of the look, maybe it's someone here on the forum:

 

https://www.customwheeloffset.com/wheel-offset-gallery/285009/2016-gmc-sierra-2500-hd-fuel-maverick-rough-country-leveling-kit

 

 

Stock 20” size for the HD is 265/60-20

Either way it will all fit

 

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[CRApex]

3 hours ago, Waaazooo said:

Stock 20” size for the HD is 265/60-20

Either way it will all fit

 

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275/65/20 will need no less than a +18 offset to clear.  The +1 will not clear a 275/65/20 without some trimming. 

[cdh7917]

I think I have finally made up my mind...

Fuel Warriors 20x9, +20

Nitto Terra Grapplers G2 285/65/20

 

TIme to get things on order!

[sdeeter19555]

Just make sure the wheels are load rated...

2012 2500hd 6.0l CCSB 4wd

[cdh7917]

23 hours ago, sdeeter19555 said:

Just make sure the wheels are load rated...

2012 2500hd 6.0l CCSB 4wd


 

Good point  - they're rated at 3700# by the manufacturer.  Should be be a non-issue. 

[Waaazooo]

Good point  - they're rated at 3700# by the manufacturer.  Should be be a non-issue. 

Well how did it turn out?


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[cdh7917]

14 hours ago, Waaazooo said:

Well how did it turn out?


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Still a work in progress...a good friend of mine works at Discount Tire.  He's putting together a quote for me on Monday, hopefully I'll be able to get everything ordered then.

 

In the meantime, I need to get my keys adjusted to get a little more height out of the front end.  I'll make sure I get some pictures posted once everything is done!

[Waaazooo]

Still a work in progress...a good friend of mine works at Discount Tire.  He's putting together a quote for me on Monday, hopefully I'll be able to get everything ordered then.
 
In the meantime, I need to get my keys adjusted to get a little more height out of the front end.  I'll make sure I get some pictures posted once everything is done!

Make sure you watch your cv angles.

Not the best picture angle, but I was told that the rubber ribs shouldn’t touch each other for best angles.


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[cdh7917]

That's a good point.  I won't be planning to go much more than 2" at most up front.  I don't want to completely eliminate the rake, but I certainly don't want to keep 3.5" of rake either.

 

I'm thinking at the same time I'll replace my Rancho shocks with either Bilstein or Fox shocks.  My 1500 had a leaky Rancho and to be honest, I don't love how they perform on the 2500 either.  We'll see.  Things like this start to get real expensive real quick.

[cdh7917]

Bilsteins ordered, shock spacers ordered a few days ago, starting to show up at the house already.

 

Wheels and tires ordered today. 

 

Fuel Warriors 20x9 +20

Nitto G2s 285/65/20

[Big Whiskey]

7 hours ago, cdh7917 said:

Bilsteins ordered, shock spacers ordered a few days ago, starting to show up at the house already.

 

Wheels and tires ordered today. 

 

Fuel Warriors 20x9 +20

Nitto G2s 286/65/20

Looking forward to seeing the pictures when you get everything installed!