Best all around tire size?

smokedout250 · Jan 16, 2014

Right now I'm running a 2.5" leveling kit, 35x12.50r20 toyo mts. I'm noticing that the non Vgt 6.0 likes the higher rpms.. I'm thinking about dropping down to a 33"... But I'm wanting to know what is gonna be the best all around size and Type of tire. The truck will see street, strip, pulls, possibly towing... I'm not really wanting to sacrifice looks but if it makes the truck drive better and handle the task it needs too I will drop the level kit to a 1" kit and go to a 33". Please give me you opinions on the subject, thanks!

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rustbucket · Jan 16, 2014

I would switch to a 33-12.50 toyo AT. A 33'' tire will tow and pull better and spool faster then a 35" tire, and at the strip an all-terrain will have better traction then a mud-terrain. but 35's do look the best.

mandkole · Jan 16, 2014

Very same thoughts Im having... plus 20s weigh more. Im not in a hurry to put the 20s on until I can make my mind up on 33s vs 35s.

smokedout250 · Jan 16, 2014

That is my issue, I'm thinking toyo at2 but the size is what I'm worried about... 33s are gonna look tiny, but they are more functional... Motor would be happy with the 33s the all around performance would go up... Just gonna look goofy so small

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Jeff@Spartan · Jan 16, 2014

You would definitely want to drop the truck down if you went to a 33" tire.

MINK · Jan 16, 2014

I've always ran 33s on a 2" leveling kit. 33x12.50 or 305/55r20 are common sizes and will look good with a 1" level or stock height.

smokedout250 · Jan 16, 2014

I will drop the truck if I do go down a size, I'm sure it will still look fine.

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dsberman94 · Jan 16, 2014

smokedout250 said:
I will drop the truck if I do go down a size, I'm sure it will still look fine.

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Either way you go it will still look better than a 16" wheel with 285's. So much sidewall so little wheel. Can't wait to get my 18's done and put on. I would go 33 if I were you and drop the level down. 35s weigh more and like you say it wants higher rpm.

Koda22 · Jan 16, 2014

I think a wide 33 looks pretty good...I always think that it's either tall, or wide...so maybe a 33x13.50

smokedout250 · Jan 16, 2014

Koda22 said:
I think a wide 33 looks pretty good...I always think that it's either tall, or wide...so maybe a 33x13.50

I agreed but I dd the truck so super wide isn't an option I'm running 20x10 -24mm now which is poking out the fenders

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rustbucket · Jan 16, 2014

33" tire on a 20" rim seems to be popular here in nevada and in utah, mostly in the d-max crowd. I think it looks pretty good kind of an aggressive street look. But lts a straight street truck setup, if you camp or offroad you would destroy your rims.

Koda22 · Jan 16, 2014

Yea I guess it might be a problem...not really sure how much wider it would be, but if you go with just a 33x12.50 I would lower the truck down a little bit..

mandkole · Jan 16, 2014

SPARTAN said:
You would definitely want to drop the truck down if you went to a 33" tire.

Jeff, do you have some good side pics of your 295 60 20 on that stock 8 spoke? One fairly close up and one a little further away?

CSIPSD · Jan 16, 2014

Just my opinion...

37's... LOL

smokedout250 · Jan 16, 2014

CSIPSD said:
Just my opinion...

37's... LOL

Crossed my mind lol would force the trans to down shift...

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smokedout250 · Jan 16, 2014

The truck spend 98% of it's life on the road... We see maybe 6" of snow a year... The rest is rain and sunshine

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mandkole · Jan 16, 2014

haha.... you and those Hummer tires

I really want 35s, but Gordo has been cautioning me against it. I'll spend more time in 3rd gear with a 9-10K load..

CSIPSD · Jan 16, 2014

mandkole said:
haha.... you and those Hummer tires

I really want 35s, but Gordo has been cautioning me against it. I'll spend more time in 3rd gear with a 9-10K load..

Sorry... LOL.

Just ordered another set of 100% 37's for $700... cant help myself!!!