Tires

[05 1500HD]

I’m getting ready to have to purchase tires. I’m still on the stock 275/55/20 on stock LTZ 20” wheels. I’ve got a 2” RC under strut leveling kit for be got to install. I would like to run 33x12.50x20 if they will fit or the biggest I can without too much rubbing. This is probably a strange question but here goes:

 

what are some good tires that you can hear on the road. I’ve been running Michelin ltx defender since I got the truck(already on it when I bought it in 2018). So these have basically been silent. I first thought about Nitto Trail Grappler or Cooper STT pro tires. I’ve thrown the option and looked at reviews on the nitto mud grapps. I like the loudness of them but I’m not sure if it would get old after a while or it would be too much for my wife and kids. lol. 
 

let me know what y’all think. I definitely want an aggressive looking tire. 

[05 1500HD]

I guess I should’ve said, the truck is a ‘14 Silverado 4x4. 

[mikeyk101]

Although the RC 2" level kit is fairly economical way to get more height in front, wait until it's time to change the struts and see how economical it really was. I know because I had to deal with removing my set to change out the struts. IMHO, you may consider spending a few more dollars and going the Bilstein route. I went with Rancho Quick Lifts but it seems like more like the Bilsteins and less complaints...

[05 1500HD]

19 minutes ago, mikeyk101 said:

Although the RC 2" level kit is fairly economical way to get more height in front, wait until it's time to change the struts and see how economical it really was. I know because I had to deal with removing my set to change out the struts. IMHO, you may consider spending a few more dollars and going the Bilstein route. I went with Rancho Quick Lifts but it seems like more like the Bilsteins and less complaints...

I have thought about that and I think that’s why I’ve waited so long to install it. I’ve been thinking of other options. 

[AndrewD]

I went RC 2". Then I did the RC 3.5" on my 15 z71 because I wanted 35's. You definitely get what you pay for (I also had a friend who was a dealer so I got things at cost). I haven't put 50k on my truck in 6 years and it hasn't held up to mostly paved road driving. If you run a grille guard,bumper, or winch then definitely don't bother with a lifted strut (at least not RC). Mine have settled because I have a Ranch Hand grill guard and a Hidden mount 12k winch. Even w/out any added equipment I would go with a trusted coilover.