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I hope to take delivery of my new 08 Sierra SLT Z71 next week and have a few questions regarding wheels/tires.

 

I will be putting on some 20" Moto Metal wheels right after delivery and was trying to figure tire size out. I plan to go with Nitto Terra Grapplers.

 

What is the largest tire I can run without a leveling kit with minimal rubbing (don't mind trimming some plastics)?

 

What is the largest tire I can run with a leveling kit? Leveling kit recommendations?

 

How much total height will be added due to the leveling kit? I would like to still be available to get my truck in our garage. It has a 7ft door.

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Todd

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I hope to take delivery of my new 08 Sierra SLT Z71 next week and have a few questions regarding wheels/tires.

 

I will be putting on some 20" Moto Metal wheels right after delivery and was trying to figure tire size out. I plan to go with Nitto Terra Grapplers.

 

What is the largest tire I can run without a leveling kit with minimal rubbing (don't mind trimming some plastics)?

 

What is the largest tire I can run with a leveling kit? Leveling kit recommendations?

 

How much total height will be added due to the leveling kit? I would like to still be available to get my truck in our garage. It has a 7ft door.

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Todd

leveling kit will just do that level the front so it will be even with rear. so fig it will be about 2 inch. as for tire size cant help you out there.
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I hope to take delivery of my new 08 Sierra SLT Z71 next week and have a few questions regarding wheels/tires.

 

I will be putting on some 20" Moto Metal wheels right after delivery and was trying to figure tire size out. I plan to go with Nitto Terra Grapplers.

 

What is the largest tire I can run without a leveling kit with minimal rubbing (don't mind trimming some plastics)?

 

What is the largest tire I can run with a leveling kit? Leveling kit recommendations?

 

How much total height will be added due to the leveling kit? I would like to still be available to get my truck in our garage. It has a 7ft door.

 

 

Thanks,

 

 

Todd

leveling kit will just do that level the front so it will be even with rear. so fig it will be about 2 inch. as for tire size cant help you out there.

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks. Have to wait and see once I take delivery to see how close it is to the garage header.

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I fit a 33x11" tire on my NNBS Silverado w/ a 2.5" leveling kit. I heard you can go 33x12.5" w/ minor trimming. Good luck.

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I fit a 33x11" tire on my NNBS Silverado w/ a 2.5" leveling kit. I heard you can go 33x12.5" w/ minor trimming. Good luck.

 

 

I tried to pm you, but it appears due to my newbie status that I can't send pm's. Which levelkit did you go with? What size wheel are you running and what BS? I really like the stance/look of you truck. It's real close to what I'd like to have.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Todd

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I fit a 33x11" tire on my NNBS Silverado w/ a 2.5" leveling kit. I heard you can go 33x12.5" w/ minor trimming. Good luck.

 

 

I tried to pm you, but it appears due to my newbie status that I can't send pm's. Which levelkit did you go with? What size wheel are you running and what BS? I really like the stance/look of you truck. It's real close to what I'd like to have.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Todd

 

 

Hi Todd,

 

The leveling kit is CCM found here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-G...tem230194430089

 

Quality part and not to bad of an install w/ two people working the wrenches.

 

The wheels are 20"x8.5". Not sure of the backspacing, however a wheel dealer should be able to answer that for you.

 

Good luck man.

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I fit a 33x11" tire on my NNBS Silverado w/ a 2.5" leveling kit. I heard you can go 33x12.5" w/ minor trimming. Good luck.

 

 

I tried to pm you, but it appears due to my newbie status that I can't send pm's. Which levelkit did you go with? What size wheel are you running and what BS? I really like the stance/look of you truck. It's real close to what I'd like to have.

 

 

Thanks,

 

Todd

 

 

Hi Todd,

 

The leveling kit is CCM found here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-2008-G...tem230194430089

 

Quality part and not to bad of an install w/ two people working the wrenches.

 

The wheels are 20"x8.5". Not sure of the backspacing, however a wheel dealer should be able to answer that for you.

 

Good luck man.

 

 

Think a 33 will fit with a 2" leveling kit vs a 2.5" kit? I did some looking at the leveling kits and I really like the design of the Rough Country kit. Didn't appear that they made a 2.5" only a 2"..

 

 

Todd

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OK, here is the plan -

 

20x9 Moto Metal 956's

305/50/20 Nitto's

 

R/C 2" Leveling Kit

 

The only question still to answer is which backspacing to run on the wheel - they offer a +18mm and a +30mm. I'm pretty sure I want the +18mm..

 

 

Any thoughts?

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OK, here is the plan -

 

20x9 Moto Metal 956's

305/50/20 Nitto's

 

R/C 2" Leveling Kit

 

The only question still to answer is which backspacing to run on the wheel - they offer a +18mm and a +30mm. I'm pretty sure I want the +18mm..

 

Hope you get a definate answer on this. I am looking at doing the same thing on my 07.

Any thoughts?

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OK, here is the plan -

 

20x9 Moto Metal 956's

305/50/20 Nitto's

 

R/C 2" Leveling Kit

 

The only question still to answer is which backspacing to run on the wheel - they offer a +18mm and a +30mm. I'm pretty sure I want the +18mm..

 

Hope you get a definate answer on this. I am looking at doing the same thing on my 07.

Any thoughts?

 

 

Im pretty sure you want the 18 offset as well. I just ordered the KMC XD series Monster wheel in black. I got the 22 x 9.5 with the +18 offset. Went with Pirrelli Scorpion ATR 305/45/22 tire mostly because they were about $110 cheaper than the Terra Grapplers. Actually like the Grapplers better but couldnt justify the $350 price. I'll let you know how it works out. Have a 2" leveling kit on the way also.

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Please do. It looks like my truck will be here on Wednesday. I hope to order the wheels/tires shortly after that. We are heading to the Big 12 Championship game this next weekend. Probably wait until after that to put them on.

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Please do. It looks like my truck will be here on Wednesday. I hope to order the wheels/tires shortly after that. We are heading to the Big 12 Championship game this next weekend. Probably wait until after that to put them on.

 

 

Tires and wheels are supposed to be here tues. I cant wait. Truck looks like something my grandpa would drive right now. Just got it less than a week ago and cant get excited about it until the wheels and a few other things get here. MU or OU fan? Im in Kansas City.

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Please do. It looks like my truck will be here on Wednesday. I hope to order the wheels/tires shortly after that. We are heading to the Big 12 Championship game this next weekend. Probably wait until after that to put them on.

 

 

Tires and wheels are supposed to be here tues. I cant wait. Truck looks like something my grandpa would drive right now. Just got it less than a week ago and cant get excited about it until the wheels and a few other things get here. MU or OU fan? Im in Kansas City.

 

 

 

OU fan. Was raised in Norman. Now reside in Moore, OK (town just north of Norman).

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