285/75-18 on stock wheels

[2011Chevy]

Is anyone running this size tire on factory wheels with a leveling kit?

[reb0957]

You may want to do some homework. You may not need a leveling kit for that size. I should have 295/65/20's on mine next week. I am told and have read I don't need a leveling kit.

[KTDanforth]

I ran those that tire size without any leveling and with no rubbing issues.

 

I did add a lift kit afterwards though.  

[2011Chevy]

Yes, I am aware that a leveling kit is not needed for this size.  My truck will be leveled however because I do not like the factory look with the downward rake.  Just trying to see if this particular size appears too small on the truck once it is leveled.  
 

My past trucks have had 37s on factory wheels with a 3in suspension kit, which included a 1.5” rear block.

[mi308570]

@2011Chevy did you end up getting the tires?  Any pictures?  Looking at the same size when my OEMs wear out.  I've always liked the Coopers, but thinking about trying Pirelli.

[2011Chevy]

I did not get them yet.  I found a photo of a leveled truck that has that size.  Keep in mind there was a 2” block put on the rear which is why it looks a bit too tall for the tire size in the back.

 

[Pryme]

15 minutes ago, 2011Chevy said:

I did not get them yet.  I found a photo of a leveled truck that has that size.  Keep in mind there was a 2” block put on the rear which is why it looks a bit too tall for the tire size in the back.

 

Those tires look good. That’s basically my truck. I thought most tire shops won’t put on non factory tires? Is that true? How do you guys get them mounted?

[2011Chevy]

They (Discount Tire for example) won’t put on tires that the tire manufacturer has deemed to be too wide for the factory wheel, and this particular size works well and is approved for the factory wheel width.  They also sometimes refuse to mount tires that have a max load rating that is lower than what the truck came with, again, should not apply to this size.

Edited December 10, 2023 by 2011Chevy