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fryer1979 · 11-25-2010, 10:00 PM

Hey guys, I normally hang over on the 60-66 boards, but since the totalling of my current DD I am in the market for a new one. I'm looking for a 2000-2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4, and was hoping someone here might be able to post up a picture for me. I'd like to do just a 2" leveling kit and put some 33" tires on the truck, but would like to see what it looks like. If there is anyone here who has a pic or two that shows this stance well, and has a few minutes to post, I'd really appreciate it. I'm having a hard time finding the pics I am looking for through the searches. Thanks

NateK4340 · 11-25-2010, 10:59 PM

Here's a couple pics of my '02 Z71. It has 285/55/R20 tires on it that are about 32.5'' tall. The suspension is stock as far as I know, but the PO may have cranked up the torsion bars. Hope this helps.

fryer1979 · 11-25-2010, 11:36 PM

I think you've got it right on the head. I'll be running a 15"x10" wheel with 33"x12.5" tires so that should be right about where mine will sit (if I end up with one). Thanks a lot man.

fryer1979 · 11-26-2010, 07:35 PM

Hey Nate, do you experience any rubbing from your front tires?

Jacfourteen · 11-26-2010, 09:11 PM

Not a truck but here is my tahoe, the wheels/tires are 305/40/22 and measure 32" tall by 12.5" wide. They are a little shorter than you mentioned but close. My hoe is sitting at stock height and is a 4WD, there is no real rubbing, but when I back up with the wheels turned tight one of the inner fenders drag on the tire a little. If I screwed the inner flap in a little tighter it wouldn't drag, but just hasn't been important enough for me to mess with. Either that or I could crank the t-bars and it would clear a little bigger tire, but I'm considering going the other way and dropping it. Hope this helps you out!

fryer1979 · 11-26-2010, 10:08 PM

Wow, who woulda thought such a small side wall could be such a tall tire. That's a whole lot of rim you got there bud. Very cool, thanks.

Jacfourteen · 11-27-2010, 12:01 AM

Thanks for the compliment! Glad to help ya out.

NateK4340 · 11-27-2010, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by fryer1979

Hey Nate, do you experience any rubbing from your front tires?

Nope, they don't rub at all. I've driven this truck over all sorts of rough terrain, cranking the wheel to the extremes and haven't had any issues with rubbing. Also, the rims are 20x9 with a +15 offset if that helps.

fryer1979 · 11-27-2010, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NateK4340

Nope, they don't rub at all. I've driven this truck over all sorts of rough terrain, cranking the wheel to the extremes and haven't had any issues with rubbing. Also, the rims are 20x9 with a +15 offset if that helps.

Cool, thanks. I think my 15x10's might push out a little more than your 20's but the back-spacing on my wheels is only about 4". Sounds like I should be just fine with this route. I've never been into jacking a truck way into the sky, I just need enough tire to get through my terrain, and enough lift to clear the tire. Sounds like my plan should work great, thanks again. Now I just need to wait for the insurance company....

NateK4340 · 11-27-2010, 12:55 AM

Fryer, i just realized you said a 15'' rim. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure anything smaller than the stock 16'' rim will hit the brake caliper on these trucks. Anyone know for sure?

fryer1979 · 11-27-2010, 12:59 AM

I've seen a few guys using 15" ralleys from the K5 blazers on them, so I assumed they would work. If it is a minor clearance issue, I'm not afraid to shave a little metal to make it work. Otherwise I would just buy a set of new 16" wheels, and buy tires for the 16's. I just have a set of 15x10 Mickey Thompsons in my shop I was going to use. Not a huge deal, just tires are a LOT more expensive.

NateK4340 · 11-27-2010, 11:12 PM

Man, I understand! Tires cost a lot. Thats just something that I have heard from a couple friends but don't know for sure. Hope it works out for you!

fryer1979 · 11-27-2010, 11:27 PM

Meh, either way I'll know for sure once I pick up a new truck. It'll only take a minute to pull the existing wheel, then slap on my rim to see if it works. It may be a few weeks before I get a new truck, but I'll let ya know how it goes. Thanks again.

11-25-2010, 10:00 PM	#1
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Looking for a picture... Hey guys, I normally hang over on the 60-66 boards, but since the totalling of my current DD I am in the market for a new one. I'm looking for a 2000-2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4, and was hoping someone here might be able to post up a picture for me. I'd like to do just a 2" leveling kit and put some 33" tires on the truck, but would like to see what it looks like. If there is anyone here who has a pic or two that shows this stance well, and has a few minutes to post, I'd really appreciate it. I'm having a hard time finding the pics I am looking for through the searches. Thanks

11-25-2010, 10:59 PM	#2
NateK4340 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shallowater, Texas Posts: 151	Re: Looking for a picture... Here's a couple pics of my '02 Z71. It has 285/55/R20 tires on it that are about 32.5'' tall. The suspension is stock as far as I know, but the PO may have cranked up the torsion bars. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. " In the Garage: '02 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71 5.3l '70 C20 Longstep 402BB

11-25-2010, 11:36 PM	#3
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Looking for a picture... I think you've got it right on the head. I'll be running a 15"x10" wheel with 33"x12.5" tires so that should be right about where mine will sit (if I end up with one). Thanks a lot man.

11-26-2010, 07:35 PM	#4
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Looking for a picture... Hey Nate, do you experience any rubbing from your front tires?

11-26-2010, 09:11 PM	#5
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Looking for a picture... Not a truck but here is my tahoe, the wheels/tires are 305/40/22 and measure 32" tall by 12.5" wide. They are a little shorter than you mentioned but close. My hoe is sitting at stock height and is a 4WD, there is no real rubbing, but when I back up with the wheels turned tight one of the inner fenders drag on the tire a little. If I screwed the inner flap in a little tighter it wouldn't drag, but just hasn't been important enough for me to mess with. Either that or I could crank the t-bars and it would clear a little bigger tire, but I'm considering going the other way and dropping it. Hope this helps you out! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-26-2010, 10:08 PM	#6
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Looking for a picture... Wow, who woulda thought such a small side wall could be such a tall tire. That's a whole lot of rim you got there bud. Very cool, thanks.

11-27-2010, 12:01 AM	#7
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Looking for a picture... Thanks for the compliment! Glad to help ya out. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-27-2010, 12:55 AM	#10
NateK4340 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shallowater, Texas Posts: 151	Re: Looking for a picture... Fryer, i just realized you said a 15'' rim. Someone correct me if i'm wrong, but i'm pretty sure anything smaller than the stock 16'' rim will hit the brake caliper on these trucks. Anyone know for sure? __________________ "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. " In the Garage: '02 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71 5.3l '70 C20 Longstep 402BB

11-27-2010, 12:59 AM	#11
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Looking for a picture... I've seen a few guys using 15" ralleys from the K5 blazers on them, so I assumed they would work. If it is a minor clearance issue, I'm not afraid to shave a little metal to make it work. Otherwise I would just buy a set of new 16" wheels, and buy tires for the 16's. I just have a set of 15x10 Mickey Thompsons in my shop I was going to use. Not a huge deal, just tires are a LOT more expensive.

11-27-2010, 11:12 PM	#12
NateK4340 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Shallowater, Texas Posts: 151	Re: Looking for a picture... Man, I understand! Tires cost a lot. Thats just something that I have heard from a couple friends but don't know for sure. Hope it works out for you! __________________ "Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ. 2. The American Soldier, One died for your soul, the other for your Freedom. " In the Garage: '02 Silverado Ext. Cab Z71 5.3l '70 C20 Longstep 402BB

11-27-2010, 11:27 PM	#13
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Looking for a picture... Meh, either way I'll know for sure once I pick up a new truck. It'll only take a minute to pull the existing wheel, then slap on my rim to see if it works. It may be a few weeks before I get a new truck, but I'll let ya know how it goes. Thanks again.



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