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[adventurenali92]

I had 60 series tires on my 20s for two and a half years and I really enjoyed the 60 series tires. It filled the wheel wells nicely. And I loved the ride on the 60 series tires. I’m now on 65 series tires and leveling keys because the deal was too good to pass up. But the ride is quite a bit more stiff than what it was on the 60s and I really miss that. When these tires are done I will probably go back to 60 series tires.

 

[swathdiver]

I had 60 series tires on my 20s for two and a half years and I really enjoyed the 60 series tires. It filled the wheel wells nicely. And I loved the ride on the 60 series tires. I’m now on 65 series tires and leveling keys because the deal was too good to pass up. But the ride is quite a bit more stiff than what it was on the 60s and I really miss that. When these tires are done I will probably go back to 60 series tires.

What size 65s? 275-65-20? I've only seen them in an LT, Load Range E.

 

[Chert_Detective]

Thank you for this, I have been searching and searching info about lifters and what I can use since the LS7 lifters are on national backorder. I don't mind spending a little more on lifters, are these good ones?

They are stock replacements and not recommended it seems for performance camshafts.

The 12499225 are the ones you want, that or a Morel or Johnson. They are not a stock replacement and are designed for performance cams. I've been running them on a 231/246 .640 lift cam without any issues. Along with many, many other people running all sorts of LS combinations. And I'll probably actually buy some just to have since they're back in stock lol

Just for peace of mind even though you aren't milling the heads or going aftermarket (as far as I know), I'm sure you'll at least be replacing the head gaskets, hopefully hahah. So whether it's an oem replacement gasket or something thinner or thicker, grab a push rod length checker and see if your stock rods will work. Those GMPP lifters like .060"-.080" preload to be happy.

Keep up the work!! Reminds me I need to take care of some paint work on mine like the mirror caps.

 

[adventurenali92]

What size 65s? 275-65-20? I've only seen them in an LT, Load Range E.

Yeah. 275/65/R20. They came off my mechanics 2020 F350 when he upgraded to bigger tires and did a whole suspension upgrade.

 

[swathdiver]

Yeah. 275/65/R20. They came off my mechanics 2020 F350 when he upgraded to bigger tires and did a whole suspension upgrade.

Thanks, what brand and model are they? Was thinking of going with this size as it's the tallest tire that can fit on stock wheels without modifications for clearance.

 

[GreyStone]

Thanks, what brand and model are they? Was thinking of going with this size as it's the tallest tire that can fit on stock wheels without modifications for clearance.

were you thinking about 18's when you typed this?

 

[adventurenali92]

Thanks, what brand and model are they? Was thinking of going with this size as it's the tallest tire that can fit on stock wheels without modifications for clearance.

The nitto durra grapplers I had before in the 60 series fit with zero modification. But the 275/65R20s I have now are Michelin LTX A/T2s and the front had to be leveled to clear them.

 

[swathdiver]

were you thinking about 18's when you typed this?

No, 20s. Several people with 900s and K2s, pickups and wagons, have stated that these tires do not rub when used with stock wheels on stock suspensions.

 

[GreyStone]

No, 20s. Several people with 900s and K2s, pickups and wagons, have stated that these tires do not rub when used with stock wheels on stock suspensions.

Wow! ~ that is a 34in. tire

 

[swathdiver]

Wow! ~ that is a 34in. tire

Yes, tallest skinny tire in a 20 we can get from my research. Too bad they are not made in Load Range C by BFG as KO2s. I don't think Michelin makes them either; forget.