So I'll be needing to get new tires here soon and while I'm at it I want to get some new wheels.
The plan would be 18x8, 255/50 (28.1") up front and 18x9.5, 295/45 (28.3") out back, do y'all think the tires would be big enough to be visually appealing?
For reference here is how my current 255/70/15 (29.1") tires look
95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless
I dont think it will be all too noticeable honestly. I would drop the back slightly more if you are worried about it not filling the fender well. Those wheels would look good.
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Yep, if possible get 1" more out back and it'll look great.
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29" tire especially on ext. cab.
--2013 CC Z71, Edelbrock charged, cam, long tubes, 4.5" Zone, 285/70/18 KM2s on Gear Big Block, Kenwood system, LineX, Retrax, Katskinz, NFab.
--2012 Dmax CC Z71, Cognito UCAs, braces, Fox 2.0, LineX, Nfab, Retrax, Ranch Hand Front/Back, Custom Katskinz, Black Gear 18x9 wrapped in 285/70/18 Toyo MT.
Originally Posted by screaminchicken
Well bummer, I was wanting to keep the rake for the "RACE TRUCK" look...and I'd rather spend money on go fast goodies rather than a c notch
I can't find 29" tires wide enough for the rear wheels
95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless
Gotta keep the rake!
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Another possibility for the rear would be 285/60/18 (31.3") but I'd have to run a 255/60/18 (30") up front just so I don't have 2" of rake just from the tires alone
Not sure if I could clear 30" wheels up front...
95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless
I can't find 29" tires wide enough for the rear wheels[/QUOTE]
I am running 315s in a 28.7" tire, and I would buy 9" wheels not 8". Running 275 in front, both tires are exact same height. Look at Nittos, they offer all kinds of sizes and if you are going 18s, they offer the 420s and the 05 between 28-29". I run the 05s, they are a damn good tire for the street, almost a DR, very sticky.
Last edited by bodis22; 05-01-2012 at 12:04 PM.
--2013 CC Z71, Edelbrock charged, cam, long tubes, 4.5" Zone, 285/70/18 KM2s on Gear Big Block, Kenwood system, LineX, Retrax, Katskinz, NFab.
--2012 Dmax CC Z71, Cognito UCAs, braces, Fox 2.0, LineX, Nfab, Retrax, Ranch Hand Front/Back, Custom Katskinz, Black Gear 18x9 wrapped in 285/70/18 Toyo MT.
Right...but you have 20's, tire selection is a little different.
My rear wheels would be 9.5" wide the fronts are 8"
95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless
Found this in an old thread...I'm wondering if the tires alone gave him that rake or if his suspension also has a slight rakeI have only had the truck back a few days from the body shop. I got rearended a month or so back and the box had to be rebuilt. The stainless rocker pieces haven't come in yet, so that's why the box is still all black. Tires are kumho ecsta stx's 255/55/18 for the front and 285/60/18 for the rear.
95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless
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