Will 305/55R20 fit with a 2.25" lift?

[Conor]

I am getting ready to order a ReadyLift SST lift kit for my 2007 LTZ and I want to do the 305/55R20 Terra Grapplers with the OEM 20's.
The lift kit is the ReadyLift SST 2.25" in the front and 1.5" in the rear. Do you guys think I will have any major rubbing issues? The LT305/55R20 Terra Grapplers are 33.07" inflated. The kit shows a Tahoe with a 33" and ReadyLift says no rubbing. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[fco_gonzo]

i think u should be fine with that amount of lift.

 

[JennaBear]

Depends on how wide the wheels are. If you have a lot of bubble on the sidewall that might be the damper.

 

[emann_01]

http://www.truxxx.com/chevrolet_products/2007-chevrolet-tahoe-leveling-kit.htm

this kit would give you an extra 1/4"...dont know if that would help much. With the tires being that wide you may rub at full lock...but im not expert.

 

[UofMZ71]

I am getting ready to order a ReadyLift SST lift kit for my 2007 LTZ and I want to do the 305/55R20 Terra Grapplers with the OEM 20's.
The lift kit is the ReadyLift SST 2.25" in the front and 1.5" in the rear. Do you guys think I will have any major rubbing issues? The LT305/55R20 Terra Grapplers are 33.07" inflated. The kit shows a Tahoe with a 33" and ReadyLift says no rubbing. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

just out of curiosity are you trying to level it or just make it taller. i ask because i have 2.5f and 1r and its pretty close to level. with that setup youll still have the front angled slope, but if thats what you want then ignore this.

Anyway on topic. Yes it will rub, BUT i dont think it will be anything of concern. Since i have the 2.5f with 285/65/18, which is just slightly, maybe one size smaller than the ones your contemplating, i do rub. But here again, nothing to worry about, as i rub only on the left side just barely. You will probably rub on both sides.

Hope this rambling helps!

 

[Conor]

just out of curiosity are you trying to level it or just make it taller. i ask because i have 2.5f and 1r and its pretty close to level. with that setup youll still have the front angled slope, but if thats what you want then ignore this.

Anyway on topic. Yes it will rub, BUT i dont think it will be anything of concern. Since i have the 2.5f with 285/65/18, which is just slightly, maybe one size smaller than the ones your contemplating, i do rub. But here again, nothing to worry about, as i rub only on the left side just barely. You will probably rub on both sides.

Hope this rambling helps!

Thanks for the input. To answer your question, yes I still want a little factory rake in the rear end because I do a significant amount of towing boats in the summer time. Also, I kind of like the look of the back up just a touch higher to make sure there is NO "cali lean". Also, I am going to use the tires on my OEM 20x9 LTZ rims.
How much of an issue is that rubb ing do you think?

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just out of curiosity are you trying to level it or just make it taller. i ask because i have 2.5f and 1r and its pretty close to level. with that setup youll still have the front angled slope, but if thats what you want then ignore this.

Anyway on topic. Yes it will rub, BUT i dont think it will be anything of concern. Since i have the 2.5f with 285/65/18, which is just slightly, maybe one size smaller than the ones your contemplating, i do rub. But here again, nothing to worry about, as i rub only on the left side just barely. You will probably rub on both sides.

Hope this rambling helps!

do you have any pics of your truck with the leveling kit on it?

 

[UofMZ71]

Thanks for the input. To answer your question, yes I still want a little factory rake in the rear end because I do a significant amount of towing boats in the summer time. Also, I kind of like the look of the back up just a touch higher to make sure there is NO "cali lean". Also, I am going to use the tires on my OEM 20x9 LTZ rims.
How much of an issue is that rubb ing do you think?

Thats cool, i was just wondering, it will still look good!

Check this out - http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

i have 285/65/18, then compare with the size you want and you can see the difference. As i said before the tire you want and mine are close, and since i only rub slightly on one side, you might rub slightly on both. Honestly i dont think youll have a major issue and worst comes to worst, you can cut some of it out...

do you have any pics of your truck with the leveling kit on it?

 

[Conor]

Good ponit, thanks man. Your rig looks good by the way

 

[UofMZ71]

Good ponit, thanks man. Your rig looks good by the way

thanks! if it ever stops raining ill take a picture of the rub area

 

[Hurlz07Tahoe]

They will fit! I had to do a little trimming with the exact same size lift and tires (Procomp Xtreme ATs).

 

[Conor]

That looks sick bro. Thanks for posting those pics. Any doubt I had about doing those tires and lift are gone after seeing those.

 

[Hurlz07Tahoe]

Good luck!. I do have some vibration at highway speeds due to the larger tire combination. I was told that is just expected with the larger tires and with out chaning the steering geometry at all. I'm looking for ways to reduce the vibration (maybe an aftermarket steering stabilizer???). If you have any ideas let me know. It's definitely live-able for now. But can be annoying on long highway drives.

 

[Conor]

Are you sure it is not a balance issue? I assume you had your truck aligned after doing the leveling kit?

 

[InTruckDesign]

I have 305/55-20's on mine with 2.5/1 and had to trim, granted I do have aftermarket wheels. I will say that I do not have any vibrations with mine...I would check the balance..if you feel it in the wheel its the front, if you feel it in your seat then the rear..an alignment issue can also cause a vibe, but I would start with balancing the tires.

 

[Conor]

I have 305/55-20's on mine with 2.5/1 and had to trim, granted I do have aftermarket wheels. I will say that I do not have any vibrations with mine...I would check the balance..if you feel it in the wheel its the front, if you feel it in your seat then the rear..an alignment issue can also cause a vibe, but I would start with balancing the tires.

Do you happen to have any pics? Thaks for the help. Also, where did you have to trim, and if you were to do it again would you still go with the 305/55 or would you do a 285/55? Thanks again

 

[Max]

Did some on an 07 silvy awhile back, same offset as your stock 20s tho

Readylift 66-3085 2.25" with minor rubbing and pro comp 305/55/20 extreme mts. I bet those terra grapplers will fit even nicer

 

[Hurlz07Tahoe]

I had the shop who mounted my tires do an alignment and balance. The first time the vibration was awful so I took it back and they were able to balance the wheels a little more. It helped but there is still some vibration at highway speeds. I plan on taking it to another shop to see if they can do a better job balancing.

 

[InTruckDesign]

I would look for a shop that can do a road force balance.