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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 01:49 AM
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So i'm looking at a lift for my truck like the one in the link below. I was originally looking at a 33/12.50/20 tire but after not really getting a clear answer of fitment(lift, offset, ect..) no matter where i look so i'm lookin at a 305/50/20, link to specs below. Basically what i'm wondering is i wanna run a 20x9 fuel hostage but idk what offset i need and if anyone thinks the 305/50 would look ok with this lift verses a leveling kit. If so what offset is the most common. I'm lookin for a good stance i'd like the tire/rim to be even with the edge of the fender.

Lift: http://shop.suspensionmax.com/Shop/C..._by/sell_price


Tire: http://www.nittotire.com/functions/t...=terragrappler
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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I'd suggest +20mm offset cause I think that's the highest the hostages come in 20x9. 305's a wide tire, so I would want as much positive offset as I could get to stock (stock is +31). You're also raising it so that'll help avoid rubbing a lot.

Are you on any other forums? GMFS has a good off-road section that you could probably find what you're looking for a bit easier than around here.
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 02:10 AM
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Thanks man. No i just joined this forum from when my buddy was a member of LS1 Tech so yea i'll check out that site and see if it helps any.
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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I think you'll be able to clear the 305/55 with this kit. Heard of people using the 305/55 with an average level kit. Is it 4x4?

Buddy of mine has a Vmax 4x4 with a Rough Country level kit on stock 20's running 33x12.5's with no rubbing issues.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 07NNBSVMAX
So i'm looking at a lift for my truck like the one in the link below. I was originally looking at a 33/12.50/20 tire but after not really getting a clear answer of fitment(lift, offset, ect..) no matter where i look so i'm lookin at a 305/50/20, link to specs below. Basically what i'm wondering is i wanna run a 20x9 fuel hostage but idk what offset i need and if anyone thinks the 305/50 would look ok with this lift verses a leveling kit. If so what offset is the most common. I'm lookin for a good stance i'd like the tire/rim to be even with the edge of the fender.

Lift: http://shop.suspensionmax.com/Shop/C..._by/sell_price


Tire: http://www.nittotire.com/functions/t...=terragrappler


I have a 2009 ECSB and went with a 2" Rough Country level.The tire I used is a Cooper Zeon LTZ 275-60-20 with stock 20" Chev wheels.The tire spec are 33" tall but,on the truck they are @32 1/4".
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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^ looks very nice, is yours 2WD?
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 02:43 PM
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that looks really good hahaha and your truck is pretty much identical to mine except mines a vmaxx instead of a texas edition. i was origianlly looking for a good wide tire but your truck looks really good so im gonna have to rethink this lol
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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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I am running a RC leveling kit and 305-55-20 tires with a 20mm offset. They dont stick out past the fenders and they look great. Also I am running the exact wheels you plan on getting.

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Old Oct 6, 2010 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by blackjack325
^ looks very nice, is yours 2WD?
Blackjack,Thanks and yes it's a 2WD..4.10's or 4.30's next...
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Old Oct 7, 2010 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Fan45acp
Blackjack,Thanks and yes it's a 2WD..4.10's or 4.30's next...
Hell yeah, gear it up!
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