2.5 Leveling Kit And 1.25 Body Lift. Tire Options?

[fuzzyfurlong]

I have a 2.5 inch leveling kit with rear block's to add another 1.5 in the rear. I know I can run 285/70/17's with the leveling kit. If I add a rough country 1.25 body lift how much bigger can I go in tire size? anyone running 315/70/17's on stock wheels with no spacers? I like the BFG ko tires but after 285 they jump to 315 in the stock 17 wheel size. they make a 285/75/17 in the mud terrain. but I'm not sure how that tire will work on my daily driver . If I can't get anything bigger than a 33" tire on it's not much point in adding the 1.25 body lift.

[sic lsx]

I would say 33x12.5 max I also 5 think the black will make it look better.

[travishale84]

33"s are about as big as you can go without hard rubbing until 6" or some BS like that. however of course it is worth going up 1.25 with a body lift. i know my truck looks stupid right now with almost 5" of lift on 31's.

 

i think stuffing a 33" with just a leveling kit looks rediculous... i like to have a little fender room above my tire. honestly once you throw 33's on with a leveling kit, its just going to have the stock space between the fender and tire. IMO isnt enough.

[cparks555]

I think a 33x12.50 would look nice and proportional. I have them on mine and don't think they look small.

[fuzzyfurlong]

I'll have to install the leveling kit first I guess and take some measurements. and try one tires for fitment . I don't want them to look over stuffed . but just filled in nice. without any rubbing. I also don't want the tires to stick out passed the body line I figured I could get more than a 33" tire in there easy after the leveling kit and body lift. the stock tires are 31.6" . the clearances I guess are allot different on the GM's. I now the Dodges can run 35's with the same amount of lift.

[dirtfan21]

You can see my setup in my signature below and I will be honest, a 33x12.5 would be close. I think in order for that tire to never rub you would need to trim at least plastic. My nittos run pretty big for a 285 and they fit perfect. Now when I say "fit" I mean at full lock, with a compressed suspension, I do not rub.

 

EDIT: Look into a 295/70/17 tire too.

[MB2008LTZ]

Hey Fuzzy, I have the RC 2' level with the RC 1.25" body lift running on 275/60/20 Coopers (33x11?) and every once in while I will get slight rubbing on the passenger side while turning left and hitting a bump.

 

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[stlavsa]

I dont have a lot of experience with 17" wheels but my buddy just bought a 2010 sierra with 17" wheels +0 offset and the tires are 285/70/17 and it rubs with a 2 or 2.5" leveling kit. IT rubs pretty good too. He is going to buy a 1.5" body lift in hopes of fixing it.

 

IT will look nice and proportional too. You cant handle a 33x12.5.. thats what a LOT of guys with 6" suspension lifts run on these trucks. 285/70/17 with 2" level kit and 1.5" body will be just right.

[jarettg]

i will have the same set up and i will be going with 285/65R18 tires

[dkj313]

I am also looking at adding the 1.25 lift. Changed out the BDS spacer kit and installed Blistien adjustable shocks - ride alot smoother.

wanted to just add a bit more lift, I just want a mild lift to the truck, don't want to go to high. Have American Racing 18" rims with the stock 265's tires. This pis is with my 17" Firestone Winterforce tires..