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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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Wheel and tire selection

I have an 06 super cab 4x4. I put a 2" leveling kit on the front and I ordered some wheels and tires for it this week. The tires I chose were nitto terra grapplers. What are your guys experience with these tires? Good traction and longevity? Also the tire size I chose was a 275/65/20. I believe that equates to a 34.09"x10.87" Does anyone have this size on their truck? Any rubbing issues? If so I would appreciate some pics so I can visualize it. Thanks
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Why ask the questions AFTER ordering the wheels and tires?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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I got a little excited at the tire store and went ahead and ordered what I wanted. I've researched many tires, I just wanted some first hand experience with them from some folks on the forum.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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That tire size should be fine, its the wheel back spacing that will get you in trouble
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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I wanna say the offset is +18. they are 20x9, the guy at wheel 1 said they should set flush with the fender well.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:08 PM
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You will be pleased with the Nitto's they are a nice tire. I love mine and will be putting Nittos on again when I burn these out.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Just so you know with the offset you have and the size of the tire expect to do some trimming as you will most likely have some rubbing with only a 2" level.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Mostly just having to trim up the valence? I am sure I will have to take the plastic mud flaps off.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Maybe can't say for sure. Most people would not go above 33" with 2" only so might have some rubbing on the bumper itself. But then again maybe you won't.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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QuackAddicts truck has this exact setup but on stock 20" wheels.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Thanks, I will pm him and see if he had to shave anything to prevent rubbing, I am pitting mine on xd monsters. The guy at the tire store just didn't have much knowledge on which wheels would rub and which wouldn't. I wanted to go as tall as I could without having issues
 
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275 is stock width. So unless the offset is severe you should be ok. I run a 275/60/20 on stock 20" with NO level.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Great! So a 275/65 should be alright then. What's my best option for having my speedometer adjusted for the larger tires?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Again...fitment depends on the wheel specs which you didn't provide. If your close to stock you should be fine.

As for reprogramming...you will likely need to look into a tuner.
 
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All I know about the wheels are +18 offset
 
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