So I finally got around to getting my 2.5" HBS level done last week and today the tire shop got my tires mounted up. I went with 295/60r20 Trail Graps. I have some slight rubbing at full lock on my sway bar. This is on a Big Horn 20x8 +19mm Chrome Clad.
It turned out really good (IMO) and I'm happy with the outcome. A couple of observations so far:
These tires are huge. I have def lost some power. I could tell immediately. I suspect my 15.4mpg will go to 14mpg. There is much more of a hum noise while going down the road. Not too bad but much more than factory.
I expected all of these things (except the rubbing) so it is what I thought it would be.
Thanks Guys. I'm digging it for sure. The truck is much funner to drive now. I have a few other things to get done (nfab bars and bed cover) but this is pretty much the finished product.
gonefishing - Yeah no one (not many) makes a 285 except BFGs. I was on the fence big time about getting those but wanted something more aggressive. I would have bought Duratracs too if they weren't so limited in sizes for 20s.
In the end I got exactly what I wanted. These trail grapplers are beastly!! I haven't rubbed the sway bar yet and I've made some pretty tight turns so I do believe the tire shop guy about only being at full lock. I can live with it.
Looking at the truck a little longer, I now really wish I had a 4" lift. LOL. Figures right?? I have issues. My JK was completely rigged out and I sold it. One project after another. :4-dontknow:
thanks 4sport. i will try to get some front and back pics for you wednesday. we have rain in the forcast and it is raining pretty hard at the moment. give me a few and i'll get them for you.
Nice !!! Rep points coming your way ! I have the same tires on my RCSB but I am going to switch to the 295/65's when the 60's wear out, same width but a little more height. Since my wheels are 0mm offset, there is no rubbing.
Truck looks awesome. I have a 2012 big horn and I have been trouble figuring out the right leveling kit to buy. Can't seem to get a common opinion. The 2.5 looks great, what exact kit is it and where did you order from if you don't mind me asking?
His kit is a 2.5" Hell Bent Steel kit that he bought from me. lol. But you can buy it brand new from Hell Bent Steel for a pretty decent price as well. If you want to stay on the cheaper side of things the Hell Bent Steel spacers are fine. If you want to upgrade, get a better ride quality and be easier on your front end parts then you want to go with the Bilsteins 5100 adjustable front struts.
Any particular spacer better then the other? I just order the HBS 2.5 level kit and eventually want to run a bigger more aggressive tire on the stock 20's which is why I'm inquiring so much.
For 1/4" spacers they're pretty much all going to be the same. Rough Country makes them, not sure how much they are. BORA is a great brand for spacers but I think they focus more on large spacers rather than smaller 1/4" ones. Contact the guys at Bully's Performance (sales@bullysperformance.com). Tell them what you're looking for and that you're a forum member and they'll find you exactly what you need for the best price around.
AbnMP13, here you go. They do protrude a bit. I don't think the factory fender flares will cover these tires either. May need some aftermarket flares if you mind the dirt/rocks/etc.
Power loss isn't really that bad, or i don't notice now. The MPG hit is pretty tough. My electronic fuel estimate went from 15.4 to 11.7 now. It is worse than I expected. I don't drive a lot though (10k after a year) so it doesn't bother me.
I will probably go 285 BFG ATs next time. The trail grapps look incredible but i think the AT will be a little more functional.