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Hey All,

 

Just ordered some Icon coilovers for my 2019 Sierra that have adjustable height of 1.5-3.5" of height. I also have a 2 inch rear lift block in my garage. 

 

Now the next thing I need to do is decide on my wheels and tires deciding between a 20 inch wheel or 18 inch wheel because I sometimes really like the look of the smaller wheel with more tire. Looking at minimum of 34" of height ideally..

 

I really dont want to rub or do major trimming but I also dont want something that'd look to small for a lift that'd go up to 3.5 inches. I like the look of the wider stance and not the tiny pizza cutter tires. Just trying to find that sweet spot. Looking for any suggestions/help please.

 

Been looking around and seeing 295/70/18 that on some tire sites say its a 34.4" height but its a 11.5" width? But some say 11" so not sure about that route but any info with pictures would be very helpful

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JBski Enthusiast

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I'm looking at doing the same with mine. Just got a pair of CST coilovers I'm having installed. Everything I'm hearing is anything larger then 33" x 11.5" will require some trimming on Sierra 1500. 

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Mine are sitting in the garage :( haven't had the chance to toss them on yet due to me taking it back and forth to the dealer with issues... 

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18 minutes ago, Vardo79 said:

I have the CST setup and I run a 34.8” tire on 18’s. Fits perfect. 

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Are you using their upper control arms too?

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8 hours ago, Vardo79 said:

I have the CST setup and I run a 34.8” tire on 18’s. Fits perfect. 

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Now that is a great looking truck! Couple of questions.. 

 

1. What height are you running the coilovers at? 

2. How's the ride? and did you run into any issues.

3. Any side pics? :)

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I was told right at 3.5”. On a soft setting I top out sometimes. I went with 5 clicks and it eliminated it but ride is much stiffer. Also once I installed air bags in the rear, my ride height is 1” off. Rear higher than front. I have the 6.2L engine so I’m thinking it’s a little heavier than The 5.3L and that’s why it’s different than what people are saying in the 5.3L setups. . CST is supposed to look at it soon to see if I can raise in the front  If not I’ll look into a 4” lift. 

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Currently running 285/70/17 with a Motofab 3" leveling strut spacer. No lift on back end yet, waiting for a Deaver leaf pack. I would go with a larger diameter tire the next time around. 

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11 hours ago, Vardo79 said:

I was told right at 3.5”. On a soft setting I top out sometimes. I went with 5 clicks and it eliminated it but ride is much stiffer. Also once I installed air bags in the rear, my ride height is 1” off. Rear higher than front. I have the 6.2L engine so I’m thinking it’s a little heavier than The 5.3L and that’s why it’s different than what people are saying in the 5.3L setups. . CST is supposed to look at it soon to see if I can raise in the front  If not I’ll look into a 4” lift. 

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That looks incredible! THank you for all the info!

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On 10/14/2019 at 9:19 PM, Vardo79 said:

I have the CST setup and I run a 34.8” tire on 18’s. Fits perfect. 

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What wheels are you running?

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