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Tire size options for OEM wheels with 2" level?

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The only thing I don’t understand, ready lift claims on their site that you can install up to a 295/60 20. So the 285/65 20 wouldn’t fit??
It will fit for sure, I think it’s more of a question on if there is any rubbing at all and that they are not to skinny. Because the 295/65/20 are a bit wider but a bit shorter. It’s a tough decision lol at least for me. I’m so dang indecisive.

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The only thing I don’t understand, ready lift claims on their site that you can install up to a 295/60 20. So the 285/65 20 wouldn’t fit??
I also think it depends on what tire you go with. Every tire is slightly different. I like the look of the RG but not sure how they ride.

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I'm thinking about a set of Fuel 20x9 +20MM Blitz Dark Tint wheels with 275/65R20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Load SL tires. I much prefer the look of the Nitto Ridge Grapplers, but I really don't want to go with 10 ply tiree. These are the only decent tires I can find which are Load SL. Anyone know of any other good looking/driving tires which would work well with a 2" level that are not Load E that are in this size range?
 
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I'm thinking about a set of Fuel 20x9 +20MM Blitz Dark Tint wheels with 275/65R20 Nitto Terra Grappler G2 Load SL tires. I much prefer the look of the Nitto Ridge Grapplers, but I really don't want to go with 10 ply tiree. These are the only decent tires I can find which are Load SL. Anyone know of any other good looking/driving tires which would work well with a 2" level that are not Load E that are in this size range?
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Not available in these sizes in anything but Load E from what I could find. If I'm wrong please let me know.
You’re right. My bad. It is an E at 275. I currently have a 285/60 KO2 and they have been great. But E load also.
 

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You’re right. My bad. It is an E at 275. I currently have a 285/60 KO2 and they have been great. But E load also.
Thanks. I'm just trying to keep overall weight and rotating mass down since I'm not really doing any serious off-roading, towing or hauling with the truck. I've had KO2's on two other trucks and liked everything about them except wet traction. If I could get a Load C or D, I'd go with them on my PowerBoost.
 

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Thanks. I'm just trying to keep overall weight and rotating mass down since I'm not really doing any serious off-roading, towing or hauling with the truck. I've had KO2's on two other trucks and liked everything about them except wet traction. If I could get a Load C or D, I'd go with them on my PowerBoost.
I currently run KO2 and love them. Out of curiosity, why not get a load range e?
 

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It’s debatable on if a 295/60 or 285/65 is bigger. The 295/60 is 34x11.6 and the 285/65 is 34.6x11.2. So the 295 is a 1/2” shorter but also a 1/2” wider
Also, ready lift says on a 20x9 wheel and the OEM wheels are 8.5 wider.
I’m starting to lean towards the 275/65 and make sure they fit easily. Hopefully they don’t look too narrow.
My biggest issue is that I don’t want any rubbing. Obviously I’d like to get the biggest tire possible, but I don’t wanna mess with any rubbing.
 

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My biggest issue is that I don’t want any rubbing. Obviously I’d like to get the biggest tire possible, but I don’t wanna mess with any rubbing.
I just saw that Ridge Grappler has a 305/55/20 in a SL load so the ride quality would be better, but they are a very wide and kinda short tire compared to the others we have been talking about. All the others are E rated though. Hmmmm
 

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I just saw that Ridge Grappler has a 305/55/20 in a SL load so the ride quality would be better, but they are a very wide and kinda short tire compared to the others we have been talking about. All the others are E rated though. Hmmmm
This truck is running 305/55 on a 2” level. Looks pretty good. I do agree, however, that a taller tire would fill out the wheel wells better.

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This truck is running 305/55 on a 2” level. Looks pretty good. I do agree, however, that a taller tire would fill out the wheel wells better.

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Thanks for the picture! Definitely not bad, but I do think a taller tire would look better after seeing the picture. Guess it just depends on what look someone is going for.
 
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I've got a '21 Platinum coming in a few weeks and trying to decide on a tire size. Planning on doing a 2" level and want to stay with OEM Wheels. Previously I've run 285/60 r20 BFG KO2's, but was considering other options of 275/65 r20 or 285/65 r20. Has anyone got pictures of any of these set ups on their 2021?

Just had the 2 inch Ready Lift level with 285/65 Ridge Grapplers on the 20 inch OEM wheels installed yesterday. Will post some pictures today for you when I can. I like the height of the 285/65 @ 34.80 inches tall in Ridge Grapplers. Definitely looks to have a little more sidewall vs the 295/60 but both look great.

Pictures added. As many have others said, no rubbing and no trimming.

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Just had the 2 inch Ready Lift level with 285/65 Ridge Grapplers on the 20 inch OEM wheels installed yesterday. Will post some pictures today for you when I can. I like the height of the 285/65 @ 34.80 inches tall in Ridge Grapplers. Definitely looks to have a little more sidewall vs the 295/60 but both look great.
What color is your platinum? Will be very helpful to see your pictures when you get a chance!
 

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