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On 2/10/2020 at 5:54 PM, TheTicketTX said:

Mine only slightly rub at full lock when reversing. Everything else is smooth with no rub at all. I run this setup...

 

Toyo Open Country M/Ts 285/75R17

Method MR312 17x9
ReadyLIFT “1.75 Level Kit with UCAs for Trail Boss / AT4

 

 

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Looks great! Any impact to performance with the bigger/heavier tires?

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Leevon
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275/70r18 BFG K02's on 1.75" spacers.  Slight rub on reverse at full turn, not enough to do anything about.  

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Added Nitto Ridge Grapplers 295/70/18

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TheTicketTX Enthusiast

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7 hours ago, beefin06 said:

Looks great! Any impact to performance with the bigger/heavier tires?

Mpg went down a tad, other than that.. nothing!

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19 minutes ago, TheTicketTX said:

Mpg went down a tad, other than that.. nothing!

Good to hear. Do you have the 3.23 or 3.42 rear end?

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Dersch Enthusiast

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On 7/11/2019 at 2:10 PM, Dalemouse said:

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My friend just put 35x12.50R18 BFG KO2 (34.50x12.50R20) tires on her stock 18” wheels with no lift or leveling kit yet with very little to no tire rub.

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I just put 285/65R20 BFG KO2 (34.50x11.50R20) tires on my stock 20” wheels with no lift or leveling kit yet with very little to no tire rub.


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I know this treads a few months old but hoping you see this and reply! 

 

For your friend who put the 35x12.5x18s on her truck stock. Can you explain what a little to no rub is? Are we talking rubbing when turning full lock? Or just in reverse full lock? Just curious. I can deal with it in reverse only but prefer not to rub with going forward. 

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99mo Enthusiast

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On 6/17/2020 at 6:31 PM, RedHoodTrailBoss said:

On a stock Trail Boss, no level and stock rims would a LT295/70r18 fit with no rub? If so which tires have been tested?

295/70/18 Stock Wheels Nitto G2 Grapplers. No rubbing and drive better than the Goodyear stock tires. I do have a Rancho Leveling kit, but the tires were put on and run for at least a week before I had the kit installed. Either way, perfect without any problems.

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295/70/18 Stock Wheels Nitto G2 Grapplers. No rubbing and drive better than the Goodyear stock tires. I do have a Rancho Leveling kit, but the tires were put on and run for at least a week before I had the kit installed. Either way, perfect without any problems.
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Is that pic before or after the kit? Also, what type is the Rancho leveling kit and how big is it? All I’m finding are the kits for non Trail Boss models


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Is that pic before or after the kit? Also, what type is the Rancho leveling kit and how big is it? All I’m finding are the kits for non Trail Boss models


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That is the picture after the leveling kit and tires were put on. Whoops on the Rancho. I meant Rough Country. Sorry. It is a 1.5 level. Here is the link: https://www.americantrucks.com/rough-country-silverado1500-150-inch-leveling-lift-kit-1321.html?utm_content=AT Lift Kits - Leveling Kits and Body Lifts|Rough Country&T5_Var4=S114086&utm_campaign=ATS+Silverado+Brand+%26+Vehicle+Low&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&T5_Var3=red&msclkid=e7bc51f603d714af4d340ef448d401d2&utm_term=4577816664592493&gclid=CI6D2u-Lt-oCFV2rxQId0O8CXw&gclsrc=ds

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On 10/21/2019 at 10:57 AM, xAISxCR34M said:

I was able to fit 295/70r18 Nitto Ridge Grapplers on the stock wheels. No rubbing what’s so over. They fit perfectly.

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 I want the same tire but I was told that the tire is heavy and it would ride rough. How does it ride? Thanks

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295/70/R18 Falkens on stock rims and stock height. Decided on Falkens since they were buy 3 get 1 free and had good reviews. I kept reading on other threads about stock UCAs failing on level kits so I think I’ll hold off for now even though the front has a rake. 01d1f0ddd7678910013613364d3ad13c.jpg


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5 hours ago, RadoPhan said:

295/70/R18 Falkens on stock rims and stock height. Decided on Falkens since they were buy 3 get 1 free and had good reviews. I kept reading on other threads about stock UCAs failing on level kits so I think I’ll hold off for now even though the front has a rake. 01d1f0ddd7678910013613364d3ad13c.jpg


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Is there any rubbing? Do you have any pics at full lock inside wheel well? it looks good!

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Factory Trail Boss suspension.

1.25" BORA spacers.

35x12.5 BFG KO2s.

Removed mud/aero flaps. Removed front wheel well brackets. Pinned back front wheel well liners with self tapping screws.

Almost no rub. Tire kisses felt liner at full lock.

Thanks to @Ryguy and everybody else who posted on the forum.

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