The LT1 That Could

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wanting to know if this would be a good combo. I don't plan on lowering the truck anymore than a 2/4, if even at all, so I want to get a wheel/tire combo that will not look weird on the truck. i would like to run a bigger sidewall tire to take up some of the gap, vs a low profile tire on a lowered truck.

Also, I calculated that a 275/55/20 would be 31.91" tall compared to a stock 16" wheel/tire combo being 30.06". Is this near 2" difference in height warrant me needing to get a tune to recalibrate the speedo??

Can I get some suggestions and pics of a tire size to go with on a 20" wheel? I am probably going to order everything soon, and want to make the right decision the first time.

If you think a 275/55/20 is a good choice, could you offer some suggestions of what tire to go with. I work for Discount Tire, and get employee pricing on these tires.
275/55/20 Tire Choices - DiscountTireDirect.com
Pirelli Scorpion ATR
Falken Ziex S/TZ-01
Falken Ziex S/TZ-04
Hankook Ventus ST RHO6
Yokohama Parada Spec-X
Nitto NT-404 Extreme Force SUV
Michelin LTX M/S

TIA

Allgonoshow

iTrader: (1)

2wd or 4wd big difference in appearance and size
2wd 255/70/16 about 29.5 in tall then 20's should be 265/50/20 or 275/45/20
4wd 265/75/16 about 31. in tall then 20's should be 275/55/20 or similar

Gm oe for 20's on 4wd is 275/55/20

The LT1 That Could

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so what do the 2WD Silvy SS Trucks get?? I thought that was also a 275/55/20. This is a 2WD truck, btw, forgot to mention that, sorry.

I would prefer to go with a bigger tire. I don't want it to look like its ALLLLL wheel. I want a look similar to the 20" Hemi Trucks, or the SS Silvys.

ap2002

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I have a 2/4 drop with some 275/45/20 and it is a perfect size...

as far as tire's I would get the General Grabber UHP's, seems like alot of people here like that tire... and they are at a good price...

03sierraslt

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275/55-20 Falken STZ04s stock hieght, had the tires so far for one season and they have held up great. I run them from like Mar-Nov, at this rate should get approx. 2 more years out of them.

TURBO8

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I have the 275/45/20 as well, I think its a good size as well not to much, and not to little. I think its a really good size for 2wd. 4wd, I'd go with 03 sierra slt (275-55-20), looks good.

TurboJohn6

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I run the same brand and size tire on my truck too. I have been very happy with them. I would definately recommend them.

By the way, that is a great picture of a sweet truck! I like it alot.

BlackLM7

275/55-20's are too tall, IMO. Unless you have a deep rear end ratio (4.10's, etc) those tires will hurt your braking and acceleration performance. I think 285/50-20's would be a better choice for performance and looks.

Coban

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The 275-55R20s WILL rub or at least they did on my 04 2wd. It wasnt bad, but just enough to be tacky. I had the Pirelli Scorpion ATR, They are a little agressive looking, not really a street agressive though.

The LT1 That Could

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looks good...thanks for the pic! I likes!!
any pics??

the 285/50 is .7" shorter (31.22")........and keep in mind im not looking for a performance application, this is my daily/tow rig...just need some bling. How much would that .7" affect daily driving and in what ways??

when you say they rub.....where are they rubbing? inner fenderwelll. can't be the body, not on stock height. ?????
Thanks for the tips on the Pirelli, I was thinking the same thing. Appreciate it!
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THANKS FOR ALL THE INPUT GUYS, THIS IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL!! Keep it coming!!!!

BTW, I found the out the factory size for the Silvy SS's is a 275/55/20.