Tires...not wanting the off-road look
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Tires...not wanting the off-road look
In the next 2-3 months I'll be getting some new tires...Cooper Zeon LTZ (I like the look of the lugs on the sidewall). I'll be putting them on 20x9 or 20x10 wheels. My 07 Mega Cab is at stock height so I'll be leveling that at the sametime. I'm liking the idea of the 305/55/20 size but could I get away with the 275/55/20 or would that be too small looking on the Mega Cab. Thanks for any input, I'm open for suggestions with the backspacing on the wheels as well.
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I'm confused, you're going to level the truck and add off road style tires but your title says "not wanting the off-road look".
As far as tire size I'd go with the 305's, IMO the 275's would look too small.
As far as the best backspacing I think someone else here may be able to help you better than I could.
As far as tire size I'd go with the 305's, IMO the 275's would look too small.
As far as the best backspacing I think someone else here may be able to help you better than I could.
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A 305 is a good all around tire size, fills the wells a bit better, but still small enough to give close to stock performance.
For wheels, if you go with a 20x10 be prepared for rubbing issues, a 20x9 with as close to 6" backspacing will be your best bet, check my sig below to see what I'm running.
For wheels, if you go with a 20x10 be prepared for rubbing issues, a 20x9 with as close to 6" backspacing will be your best bet, check my sig below to see what I'm running.
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I'm confused, you're going to level the truck and add off road style tires but your title says "not wanting the off-road look".
As far as tire size I'd go with the 305's, IMO the 275's would look too small.
As far as the best backspacing I think someone else here may be able to help you better than I could.
As far as tire size I'd go with the 305's, IMO the 275's would look too small.
As far as the best backspacing I think someone else here may be able to help you better than I could.
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There are 3 small "shims" between the rear leaf pack and the axle, you could remove them to drop the rear, just have to check the threads on the ubolts to make sure they don't bottom out before tightening to the axle. Factory spring is unchanged so the ride will be no different, just increase the chance of hitting the bumpstops with a HEAVY load.
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Ricer rims.
Less sidewall than stock=pimp. Better handling I suppose,but rougher ride and more apt to damage the rims if you hit a bump. I don't understand the ricer factor on diesel trucks.
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I understand what you are saying. Most people who buy diesels buy them for work and play. I bought mine because I drive 3k-4k miles per month and pull my boat or enclosed motorcycle trailer a few times per month as well. I wanted the diesel for longevity, mileage, and reliability. I'm not going for a ricer look though, then again I'm not going for a Billy Joe Bob redneck hick look that comes from a place where men are men and sheep are nervous that has a sticker on their truck that says "cowboy up" or some bull *********. To each his own, I can respect that, just looking for advice that's all. I'll probably just stick with the 20x10 with 305/55/20.
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I should have said, not looking for a look that involves a 17" or 18" wheel with a 33" tire with all that sidewall. I've even toyed with the idea of 22" wheels but worried about load capacity of the wheels and/or tires, especially if I go with a 305/40/22. I would'nt mind keeping the stock front height and lower the back but haven't found anything that would lower the rear of the truck to level it in that manner. Plus lowering is pretty much going to make for a harsher ride, I've did the low rider truck thing back in the late 80's, early 90's and even with the right equipment you still bounced everywhere.
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I don't see why you'd want 2" sidewalls on a 4x4...
... and I don't have ********* or a "cowboy up" decal on my truck either!
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I understand what you are saying. Most people who buy diesels buy them for work and play. I bought mine because I drive 3k-4k miles per month and pull my boat or enclosed motorcycle trailer a few times per month as well. I wanted the diesel for longevity, mileage, and reliability. I'm not going for a ricer look though, then again I'm not going for a Billy Joe Bob redneck hick look that comes from a place where men are men and sheep are nervous that has a sticker on their truck that says "cowboy up" or some bull *********. To each his own, I can respect that, just looking for advice that's all. I'll probably just stick with the 20x10 with 305/55/20.
Here you go: (My next tire) 305/60/20 E rated 3,415
http://www.goodyeartires.com/goodyea...0&sidewall=BSL
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Just cause it's a diesel doesn't mean it has to be a mud-bogger, guys. If a truck owner spends the vast majority of his time on the highway and doesn't pull GCVWR-type loads, I don't see the problem.
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