Opinions/experiences, 2" level tire size

[MTDreamin]

275/70/18 BFG K02’s
View attachment 363763
Fit perfectly on the stock 18" wheels, no rub.
1.75" front level with Bilstein 5100's.

This is exactly what I'm looking to do. Looks perfect! Just to clarify, no spacer/lift in the rear, correct? Edited to say, are those stock wheels that are powder coated (I see you said stock wheels numerous times, just haven't seen them in black like that)? Thanks!

 

[Jeff_]

This is exactly what I'm looking to do. Looks perfect! Just to clarify, no spacer/lift in the rear, correct? Edited to say, are those stock wheels that are powder coated (I see you said stock wheels numerous times, just haven't seen them in black like that)? Thanks!

Thank you!
And correct, no spacer or lift in the rear.
And they’re the stock wheels that I had powdercoated satin black, yes.

 

[MikeK1981]

Just to update this thread, I'll be getting the E rated LT265/70r18 nitto ridge grapplers mounted next Wed. 32.87" inch diameter, 10.71" wide. I also have the suspension Maxx lower strut spacers getting delivered tomorrow to level the front 1.5". I'm going to install those myself, probably after the tire install so I can get it aligned with everything installed. I'll update again with how everything fits before and after the leveling kit.

 

[MikeK1981]

Everything fit perfectly, no rub. Before and after the leveling kit. Now I have a question about the ZW7 suspension that my truck is equipped with. I searched first but couldn't find what I needed. I gained the expected height in the front, but it seems the rear passenger corner is riding over and inch higher than the other three corners. Making the passenger side look like it still has rake to it. The driver side is within .5" of level. But when you compare the passenger side im a .5" lower in the front and almost an inch higher in the back. Now it's possible my driveway was causing it by the way the truck was sitting. Or weight of the fuel tank possibly? I'm going to take measurements somewhere else but can someone explain to me exactly how the ZW7 functions and if it could be an issue or not? The instructions for the suspension Maxx 1.5 kit only say to look for Z55 or Z95.

 

[MikeK1981]

The measurements for each corner looked like this from the ground to the fender with the tape running center through the center cap of the wheel. You guys think is is normal from not sitting on a perfectly level surface or not?

Front- 37 & 7/16"______ 37 & 2/16" (1/8)

Rear - 37 & 13/16"_____ 38 & 10/16" (5/8)

 

[89Suburban]

Everything fit perfectly, no rub. Before and after the leveling kit. Now I have a question about the ZW7 suspension that my truck is equipped with. I searched first but couldn't find what I needed. I gained the expected height in the front, but it seems the rear passenger corner is riding over and inch higher than the other three corners. Making the passenger side look like it still has rake to it. The driver side is within .5" of level. But when you compare the passenger side im a .5" lower in the front and almost an inch higher in the back. Now it's possible my driveway was causing it by the way the truck was sitting. Or weight of the fuel tank possibly? I'm going to take measurements somewhere else but can someone explain to me exactly how the ZW7 functions and if it could be an issue or not? The instructions for the suspension Maxx 1.5 kit only say to look for Z55 or Z95.

Where's the pics!!!

 

[MikeK1981]

Where's the pics!!!

Just got back from a long trip in rainy weather. It's going in for an alignment tomorrow morning. I'll get some shots after it's clean lol! Plus my wife took it to get the kids from school.

 

[MikeK1981]

Ok, couldn't help myself. Took a few on the non sunny side. Can't tell how filthy it really is lol. I also trimmed the lower plastic valance right at the bottom of the belly line. Leaving 2.5 inches of material. Little more than the ppv ones, but way less than stock. That alone netted me 4.5 inches more of ground clearance for parking, now it's more with the tires and level. Not sure why these pics didn't come out right on the post but they look better if you click on the thumbnails and view them that way.

 

[MikeK1981]

Got a measurement on a different flat surface. I think it was my driveway causing it. Both front sides were 37 & 1/8" exactly. Rears were 38 & 1/2" and 38 & 1/4", so very close. The original front measurement was 35 & 3/4". I just thought it was odd that I had one corner so far off before. Could have done the full kit with the upper spacers but this looks great to me, and I didn't want to deal with the ball joint issue, or having to use a wheel spacer because I went too high with the stock wheel. Definitely happy with it!

 

[Jeff_]

Looking great! Nicely done