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SlideInDad
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May 12, 2015

For all considering 17" wheels read here first!

4 years ago when I put higher load rated wheels and tires on my 2500HD I went with 17x8.5" wheels with Nitto Dura Grappler 285/70R17E tires rated at 3750. This was a fairly new tire at the time and Ni...
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AH64ID
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May 14, 2015
Those are a good looking wheel.

It appears they have been discontinued.

Leveling kits on these trucks actually decrease clearance to the firewall, but add it to the bumper.

I run a 1" with my truck and clear the 19.5s easily, but chains wouldn't fit due to the offset. I can clear chains with my 255/80R17s on OEM wheels.

I went from a 2" to a 1" level several years back and my ride was remarkably improved. The OEM control arms are at too much of an angle with the 2".

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