Wheel/Tire Question

novapwr · March 25, 2019

I have been reading all the tire/wheel threads for over two years on here. I'm finally ready to buy a new set for my 16 CC Silverado 1500 with a 2" level on it. I have them in my cart ready to pull the trigger but just want to verify I'm not going to have an issue. I've read some have and most haven't. I have the cast control arms. I'm looking at the Moto Metal Daggers in 18x9 with +18mm offset. Tires are Falken Wildpeak 285/65-18's. The tires calculate out to a half inch taller and just a bit over half inch wider than my stock 265 Goodyears. I see people go with the 0 offset a lot too but I don't want them sticking out past the wheel lips. I wouldn't ask but I just sat at a gun shop this weekend helping Boy Scouts selling tickets and about every fourth truck pulling in had the tires rubbing on the sharp turn into the lot. I really would prefer not to deal with that. Thanks for any and all help.

Dave

Bash74 · March 25, 2019

You can do a couple things. You can go out to truck and turn your wheels to full lock and see what kind of clearance you will have with that extra inch but also take into consideration the suspension. You could also do some trimming if need be. Now you say you see people rolling and they are rubbing, and all I can say about that is they didnt take the time and do it right. My 2 cents

15BlueSilverado · March 27, 2019

I'm running the Falken Wildpeak AT3s, 305/55/20, with a 2.5 level and I only rub on full lock in reverse. And it barely rubs at that. My wheels are 20x9 with a 0 offset and they sit just about flush with the fender.

Kubs · March 27, 2019

I have approximately a 2.25" level and I have 285/70R17 tires on 17x9 wheels with a -12 offset. Mine stick out slightly past the fenders, and the only trimming I had to do was on the little plastic guard the wraps around the lower rear portion of the wheel well. Since your wheels will be farther inboard than mine I dont see you needing to trim anything. You may have to do the zip tie mod to pull the fender liner closer to the frame.

Snowcamo · March 27, 2019

I'm running the Falken Wildpeak AT3s, 305/55/20, with a 2.5 level and I only rub on full lock in reverse. And it barely rubs at that. My wheels are 20x9 with a 0 offset and they sit just about flush with the fender.

Nice ride!

15BlueSilverado · March 27, 2019

6 minutes ago, Snowcamo said:

1 hour ago, 15BlueSilverado said:

I'm running the Falken Wildpeak AT3s, 305/55/20, with a 2.5 level and I only rub on full lock in reverse. And it barely rubs at that. My wheels are 20x9 with a 0 offset and they sit just about flush with the fender.

Nice ride!

Thanks

novapwr · March 29, 2019

On 3/25/2019 at 12:03 PM, Bash74 said:

You can do a couple things. You can go out to truck and turn your wheels to full lock and see what kind of clearance you will have with that extra inch but also take into consideration the suspension. You could also do some trimming if need be. Now you say you see people rolling and they are rubbing, and all I can say about that is they didnt take the time and do it right. My 2 cents

I had time to go to the garage and check this out finally. There's not a whole lot of extra room in there when you're at full lock, even with the stock tire and wheel. I think a 285/65-18 would be ok. Appreciate the info!

novapwr · March 29, 2019

On 3/27/2019 at 1:29 PM, Snowcamo said:

On 3/27/2019 at 12:05 PM, 15BlueSilverado said:

I'm running the Falken Wildpeak AT3s, 305/55/20, with a 2.5 level and I only rub on full lock in reverse. And it barely rubs at that. My wheels are 20x9 with a 0 offset and they sit just about flush with the fender.

Nice ride!

Wow, that really looks good! I kind of wanted to stay with the 18" sizes just due to all you read about the Chevy shake. I don't have the shake now. But after looking at this pic, I like those! And the 0 offset might just work too. Decisions, decisions. And I started reading through the "lift kit" thread. Man, now I'm thinking I might want to go with a lift. I should just stay off this site. Lol. Thanks for the reply and pics.

15BlueSilverado · March 29, 2019

2 hours ago, novapwr said:

Wow, that really looks good! I kind of wanted to stay with the 18" sizes just due to all you read about the Chevy shake. I don't have the shake now. But after looking at this pic, I like those! And the 0 offset might just work too. Decisions, decisions. And I started reading through the "lift kit" thread. Man, now I'm thinking I might want to go with a lift. I should just stay off this site. Lol. Thanks for the reply and pics.

Thanks man, this site is really good at making you want to spend more on your truck. LOL I'm still planning on doing either a 4.5" or 6" lift, maybe when these tires wear down and I need to replace them. I want to put some 35s on these wheels.