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Hey everyone. I just got a 2018 silverado 2500hd 6.0 gas 2wd. Its work truck trim with Convenience package [keyless entry, power windows doors and mirrors] so I'm hoping to do a few upgrades that won't void my extended warranty. I've got a bed liner, rear wheel wells and nerf bars delivering tomorrow. Also looking at tow mirrors and center console.

 

I'm looking for some suggestions on 20 inch wheel and tire sizes. What can i run on my truck without the need for a lift or level? Biggest tire? Lowest offset?

 

I found a guy selling chevy 20s and another selling Denali 20s both for $800 a set but I'm thinking of buying new so i can get something more aggressive like a 20x10 and I'm not a fan of the high offset stock wheels.

 

Any help is appreciated.

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these are 20" wheels, +18 offset (stock is +44 I believe). The tires are Nitto Exo Grappler 275/60/20. Fit great. No rub in any direction, but if the tires were any larger I suspect there would be some minor rub when tires cranked. I haven't touched the stock suspension in any way.

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On 9/27/2018 at 2:43 PM, gforce_15 said:

these are 20" wheels, +18 offset (stock is +44 I believe). The tires are Nitto Exo Grappler 275/60/20. Fit great. No rub in any direction, but if the tires were any larger I suspect there would be some minor rub when tires cranked. I haven't touched the stock suspension in any way.

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Nice truck bro! Thanks for the tip. I been reading around and spoke to a guy at a local tire shop about sizing too. He recommended a 275 55 20 for no-rub\no-cut fit. Also said i could run a 33x12.5x20 with some cutting of plastic but i rather a more affordable/quieter/and practical tire. I has 275/65/20 on my ram stock height fit great, 34" sumitumos, good looking and quality tires i paid $550 for all 4 from eBay. I also got my steps on. Not super pleased with them but ebay seller is gonna refund me half the $ cuz one of them has a small dent, so i can live with them for now.

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