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I put 275/65/20 under my CCM leveling kit. mine is the LT model so I'm not entirely sure if they'll fit under a z71, but its possible.
 
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Ok folks, I've found what I think is a pretty good deal and it may look great on my black Z71. This guy is selling a set of "like new" Dick Cepek GM7 17" wheels wrapped with LT285/75/17 Terra Grapplers for $1000. I haven't seen them in person yet but he says they have about 75% tread left. Tire size equates to 33.86" x 11.3". Will this fit under the Z71 with the CCM 2.5/1 (not yet installed) without rubbing? How do you think it will look? Would I be a fool for not jumping on this?

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that would definitely look beefy and would really only require minor trimming.
heres a link to Emanns thread he's got 2.5"/1.5" w/ 295/65/18 GY Duratracs (very close to same dimensions). He has a walk through of the trimming he did to elminate minor rubbing (and it looks better with the front air dams trimmed off anyway)

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24783

If you decide to just purchase new tires for the stock 18's the 285/65/18 BFG TKO's are always a good bet. I did those w/ 2.5"/1.5" and ended up trimming similar to emann_01 cuz there was a lil rub going on, mostly turning in reverse when parking or something.
 
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that would definitely look beefy and would really only require minor trimming.
heres a link to Emanns thread he's got 2.5"/1.5" w/ 295/65/18 GY Duratracs (very close to same dimensions). He has a walk through of the trimming he did to elminate minor rubbing (and it looks better with the front air dams trimmed off anyway)

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24783

If you decide to just purchase new tires for the stock 18's the 285/65/18 BFG TKO's are always a good bet. I did those w/ 2.5"/1.5" and ended up trimming similar to emann_01 cuz there was a lil rub going on, mostly turning in reverse when parking or something.

Thanks, the craigslist deal sold already, I'm pretty bummed, loved the combo. It took him less than a day to sell.

Funny you mentioned the TKO's. I've been leaning towards those lately with the stock 18s. I would love to do the duratracs but since they don't have a 285 I'm worried about excessive trimming, I've looked at emann_01's thread several times, and they are very tempting, his truck looks awesome!
 
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