How To Fit Larger Tires on Your Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra

[@Cmanns05]

Side note largest tire you can fit in the stock spare location is a 33.

[@DARKWOLF-td1lw]

Does it rub?

[@criticalpanda6172]

@@DARKWOLF-td1lw its in the spare tire location. Why would it rub?

[@Minxybeatz]

I love this didn't even think about that

[@ryanroy4753]

Always wondered that. Wonder if that’s the same for TAHOES

[@Rob_Nasty]

@@criticalpanda6172 My borla exhaust is VERY close to the stock OEM tire. I wouldn't want the spare rubbing or too close to the exhaust.

[@estevoknight2737]

Noise? Your stereo along with your loud exhaust pipes will take care that.

[@josel.franco7645]

7

[@BeaudoinMotorsports]

CRANK IT TO 11 WITH STRAIGHT PIPES

[@TM-lw8wn]

my wife has no problem drowning out road noise

[@thomasrainbow]

Haha!

[@ceburrell4426]

F*ck yes

[@joemamma2119]

Finding American Trucks has been a blessing and a curse. Just bought my first truck, a 2014 Silverado 1500. Already ordered running boards, and a leveling kit. Now I want 33s and wheels.. you guys provide great information and am loving the site!

[@caunerjuarez6686]

Wish you would have shown what the 2014 looked like with the 35" on it.

[@austinbyrd6298]

You can run 35s with a 6 skyjacker I'm running 37s on the 7.5 skyjacker

[@hunter.b4197]

He did at the end

[@bryongliege8090]

IF you want a quiet ride, buy a prius.

[@josej.eduardo6827]

Tesla

[@bendino9016]

I road in both a prius and telsa recently, and on the highway their cabin is louder than my truck with meats.

[@Wayin52]

A Rainbow 🌈 car lamo

[@redfbody1]

yes....really wished you would have shown what the 35 looked like when you swapped them for the 33

[@687805]

I think a clarification is in order here. The mods you made for the 35s produced no rubbing during unloaded normal driving. Load the truck bed or expect a lot of movement from the suspension with those minor mods= trouble. Also, going from a 31 to a 33 only adds 1 inch under the "suspension" as you say, but most people will catch that and it's not a huge deal. Overall thanks for the video, some good info.

[@bradellis6223]

#1Lazer I have a 08 with 6 in lift and 35 and I've put 2000lb and drove 1200 miles just fine

[@john52chesser40]

Thought I was gonna learn something, welp I was wrong 😂

[@thomasrainbow]

Man great video and presentation on the basics of upgrading wheel size. I'm all about mellow 2" suspension lift with 33 all terrain. Low profile but still looks good and can do some off road.

[@chuckkolancz4969]

I fit 33” tires on 20” rims under my 2016 silverado with just a level kit and had no rub issues until I put wheel spacers on it to give it a better look

[@GrizzlyTarot]

Chuck Kolancz about to try that. Plan on getting new tires this week. Have a two inch leveling kit on it so I might try to squeeze 33s on

[@ivanchavez7207]

Chuck Kolancz what type of leveling kit 2 or 2.5

[@chuckkolancz4969]

Ivan Chavez I think 2.5”

[@josephherrera751]

Are your tires mud or a/t? I wanna do the same Are your wheels 20x10 too?

[@chuckkolancz4969]

They’re nitto terra grappler g2’s. 20x10 rim I think. 275/60/20 tires. Had a tad of rub the first few weeks full cranked going up hill

[@chrisgardner1431]

I’m running 40s on my 2015 with a leveling kit. Minor trimming

[@joserojomusic3874]

What offset though?

[@kennithhartsaw]

I have a '17 GMC Sierra AllTerrain with a 3" leveling kit and running 35x12.5 General Grabber RED letters on the stock 20's. I have ZERO issues

[@j.r.777]

I have a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Z71 4x4 crew cab. It came stock with 265’s. Last week I put a 2” leveling kit on it. I then bought 18” Fuel “Assault” rims on it. I then put 285’s on it that were BF Goodrich TKO-2 All Terrain tires. The shop I went to was very knowledgeable and ordered the Fuel Assault wheels without any negative offset so the tires would not rub even if the tires are at full lock. I absolutely love the look of the truck now. The speedometer is only 1mph off at speeds above either 40mph or 50mph. The speed limit on the freeway next to our town is 75mph so even going 85mph showed my actual speed was 86mph. My fuel economy has not changed any at all either. That actually surprised me. I thought for sure that I would lose 1 to 2 mpg going from 265’s (31” tires) to 285’s (33” tires). If anyone wants to see pics of my setup, I’ll be more than happy to email anyone pics of the truck and how it looks now.

[@thomaslamb2987]

This channel is actually a really good idea. Perfect for the guys who don’t know much about builds but want to know how to make the truck look good. Love it

[@pureforce56]

Still waiting to see how to fit larger tires on my chevy.

[@ozzynomicon2817]

I have an 07 nbs silvy with ultra maverick +25 wheels. I have a 3.5 inch rough country lift with upper control arms ready to gonin. I increased the distanced just barely to make sure I have stock ish look with my lift/level. I also pull a camper once in awhile so I made sure after hooking up the camper to measure frame distance from the ground and with this lift kit will make my truck much more level than the typical leveling kit with a tow package in the back that is a distribution hitch. It's gonna ride solid in a couple weeks. When I get bored with the non vertex. I'm gonna get solo vertex so I can adjust for daily driving and adjust the rear for when I'm ready to tow across the midwest. Gonna get em for the rear only though. Don't need em for the front but I do have the 1500. So I may add another leaf spring for enhanced comfort while towing. I'm gonna figure that out later.

[@bass-n-truth-inthestix9083]

I have bigger than factory tires on my 05 Sierra. I had to do some trimming of fender walls and front bumper plastic. But they fit. Went from 31×8 to 32.5" ×10.5" I believe were the measurements. I might be slightly off on that but I know I'm enjoying my all terrains.

[@jackgolden1774]

I have 325 65 18 on my 16 silverado which is a 34.8 and they fit just fine and run slightly at full lock

[@bretring]

No lift?

[@bretring]

I have a stock 2018 Silverado. Looking to put 285/70/r17 on a 17x8.5 0 offset wheel. Would that fit well?

[@seanmathis7971]

Just put some 285/70/17s on my 09 Silverado and they are rubbing at full turn! Time for a 3.5 inch lift 🙌🏼

[@86309]

was your truck stock ride?

[@justinschweizer1485]

2014 Silverado with 3" body lift, 35x12.5 on the stock 19" rims fit just fine.

[@romancastro2651]

Had to trim anything? Looking to do the same set up on my 2018

[@justinschweizer1485]

@@romancastro2651 Didn't have to trim anything. At full turn and a bump (backing out of driveway) there is a little rubbing, but nothing outside of that specific scenario.

[@jparkersilverstacker5128]

Can you put 33 on stock rims with a 2” lift in front ?

[@HilmesDestruction]

I’d be interested to see the fuel mileage after throwing the 33s on

[@seanwyers9018]

I’ve got a 2013 with a 2.5” level and 33’s fuel mileage dropped to 14-15 with half city & hwy. straight hwy road trip I pushed 16-17pretty easily. All hand calculated

[@jaysteez2025]

I have a 2000 GMC Sierra with 33’s on a 2 inch leveling kit . My shit dropped to at least 17 mpg highway haha . Totally worth it!

[@jaysteez2025]

They still rub a little

[@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo]

There was no mention of gearing in this video. Wheel size and gearing can effect gas mileage and power, and should be taken in to consideration.

[@andiesmith6424]

Who buys a lifted truck for fuel mileage

[@kaiul2967]

Just upgraded to 33s from stock on a Rough Country 3.5" level/lift. I will attempt to go to 35s with new set of wheels when the time comes.

[@thedon217]

How did it go???

[@2009mechanic]

How about a stock diameter 31" tire but wider and offset outwards ? I commute with my '08 Sierra 4x4 to work and pull a 29' 5th wheel toy hauler. I want the look but don't want to kill the utility of the truck. I have already installed a Rough Country leveling kit in the front and 3" fender extensions. Any ideas??

[@bradleyreynolds4720]

Subscribed exactly what I was looking for , thanks for the effort.

[@NordicNevs]

That 2015 is a bad mamma Love it

[@jbirdortega6281]

I have 35 in tires on my stock 17 silverado 1500. with a 2.5 in lift. waiting to add the 5 in maxtrac lift

[@raleightaylor9464]

I have a 3” body lift on my 94 with the torsion keys cranked and clear 35s no problem without trimming

[@bloodyfist810]

You just helped a 15 year old find mods for his future truck, o'l blue, o'l blue was grandpa's 85 chevy silverado, and he sold her, she was my fav truck, but I'm gonna get a blue k20 or a silverado of that exact year

[@jamesortmann6587]

# bloodyfist sentimental value will keep you poor, unfortunately it’s a problem many of us have spending money on love and memories, I read the rich dont care for sentimental value lol

[@Icutmetal]

James Ortmann Yep!

[@patrickcallahan4483]

Screw the rich. K20s are great trucks and money doesn't buy happiness. Jacked up Chevys on the other hand....

[@josephbostic7833]

I maybe childish for asking but I plan getting a 6-7in lift and wanna run 33s with 20x9 or 20x10 cause really I like the stance. Please reply with personal opinions!

[@thomasrainbow]

Just my personal opinion from a noob looks wise.. I think 35s look better with that large of a lift.

[@351WINCHESTER]

Most have the anemic 3:42 gears. 4:11's are much better when you go taller.

[@giovannyguerrero7399]

I’ve got a 2001 f150 4x4 and can fit 35 on stock suspension and 12 wides with 33 with no scrub at all

[@Jessewrightfishing]

I just put a 2.5" level on my 17 Silverado. If I was to get larger wheels/tires what would be the best choice for me? I was going to buy regular rims to put on my stock tires but didn't know if I could put a larger tire on a 17×8 rim. Thanks for the help anyone.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

2007 Silverado Classic 1500 LT Extended Cab 2WD with coil front end, stock 17x7.5 Offset +31mm Star Wheels, Stock Tire is 245x70xR17. Without adding a leveling or lift kit or body mods, what will fit without rubbing, I'm looking to have MTs in back and STs up front due to no power at front wheels. I do not necessarily want a ultra wide tire but a taller tire. If I added a 3-4 inch front lift? 6-8" front lift? I intend on keeping the rake so if I have a 3-4 front lift I have a 6-8 inch rear, and if i have a 6-8 inch front the rear will be 10-12 inch.

[@cheezeman9137]

i have a 2015 1500 4 in lift and i have 35s and they dont rub at all and im thinking i might fit 37s

[@GraphicJ]

Well explained my man. I just wished to see the 33's on the 6"in lifted truck.

[@dsetti2312]

What is that black piece called on the blue silverado, behind the front tire? My truck had these removed and I want to put them back on, but am not sure what they're called?

[@1964summit]

How did the 33s ride compared to the 31. Jittery or softer than oem.

[@Blk1086]

Going from 31” to 33” with the regular 3.42 gear ratio will be a problem?

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Skipping up to 33s really won't cause much of a problem. You will most likely feel a slight delay in shifts and your speedometer will be slightly off, but power loss won't be crazy. You can correct these shift points, speedometer AND slight power loss with a tuner from our site! -Zach

[@Blk1086]

AmericanTrucks Chevy & GMC Thanks!

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

How about the 33' on the 2500hd trucks that are lifted from factory. Would they still rub? In trying to find some for my 2010 silverado. But I dont want any rubbing or problems

[@SnowDrift]

So what is the actual tire size of a 33 inch tire? I’m planning to do the 3inch leveling kit up front and the 2inch in the rear. But I’m just going to be running the factory 18 inch wheels. What size tires do I need?

[@W.Vanderbilt]

I have a 2014 sierra crew cab with a 2 inch level. I just put on 305 55 R20 with 20X9 wheels. They fit great with very slight rub at full lock turn. However I was told that my ball joints will need replacement because of the 33s. Should I get new control arms?

[@josevasquez7276]

What’s the biggest tires I can put on me stock 2005 Silverado with new 20x8.5

[@masterofepic02]

Jose Vasquez z71 ?

[@pboutdoors85]

I have 285/75R18s which are basically a 35" tire on a 2016 with a 4" BDS lift and with factory midnight edition wheels and it fits with only trimming a bit of plastic.

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Those skinnier (in comparison to 305s or 315s) tires definitely help resist rubbing despite their height! Glad to hear your success with the setup! -Zach

[@navarrolaurent7548]

hello I am French and I speak English very poorly I just bought a silverado 2016 4x4 z71 crew cabin equip in 22 inch wheel oem I will want to put a kit 3 inch in front and 2 inch behind what size of rim do you advise me and what size tire ?? I would like to put all ground 50/50 half road half ground thank you for your advice 👍🏻

[@dregsta]

This info vid, is it applicable to 15-20 suburban?

[@ricardobrown8746]

Will the 33 and 35 fit without a lift kit?

[@rachaeldaniels9450]

I have a 2017 1500 LT Chevy Silverado, what is the largest tire, that looks aggressive on stock rims and no lift. I don't want to make any lift mods yet but I want meaner looking tires. 18inch rims. Please help?

[@stlaww77]

Where did u find the adjustables for the 2011?

[@averagejoe7816]

2016 z71 running 33 on 20's get the correct back spacing on your after market rims and you will be fine . Customer offsets great site lots of imfo.

[@TylerMarletteNY]

just bought some open country At3’s 285/50/22 - Stock is 275/50/22 they some how are a little over an inch wider. any one know what fits without hitting the upper control arms? (stock rims) I need to know if I need a small spacer. (2019 Sierra 1500 with a 2 inch level factory 22”)

[@shmag4216]

Great video. Can you do a similar one with using a 2017 jeep grand cherokee with the leveling suspension. What's the largest tire (33") can you use stock.

[@shredthegnar2314]

I just need to know with a 06 Chevy with a 4” suspension lift could it clear 33” tires without rubbing without having to trim?

[@rafaelborja891]

My question is this are they all v8s or v6s??? Cuz if they are v6s with them tire they will make your care a bit slower no?

[@proudcanuck]

So if I got a 2015 with a 3inch leveling kit would 33's on a stock 17 clear no problem?

[@houseslosttribe1351]

I wanna see wheel tire options for chevy c3500

[@vergil5603]

So I bought a 03 Silverado and has a 6in lift kit on 35 of those same tires. I want to lower it to a 2in. I need to know what needs to change after this, size of tires,rims, etc. any help will be appreciate

[@kountryquads9475]

I love that 33s setup! Including the truck!

[@josephherrera751]

Could you fit 33s on a 20x10 on stock 2014 sierra with 2in level would that make a combined 5in higher than stock?

[@sha6mm]

What is the tallest tire I can install on a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab Z71 stock truck no lift ? Right now I have 265-70-17 and would like to stick with stock 17 inch rims. How about 255-80-17 would they work ? I do not need wider just want more ground clearance for off road.

[@alexcarbajal6632]

Ihave a 4.8l 2012 v8 1500 my tires are 275 55 R 20 what size can i put on my truck looking for bigger A/T but not big dnt wnna lift it just yet

[@ryanlopez4371]

Will those stocks 17s Newer Version Work Better On a Older Gm/Chevy?

[@paulsalmon4771]

Hey guys would I have to upgrade my brakes if I put 22" or 24" rims on a 2011 Yukon with 17" rims??? Also what front and rear shocks would you recommend for said truck with factory suspension setup

[@falconeye577]

ok, I could use some advice I have a 2017 F-150 that came with 17 in wheels and the tires are 245 70 The easy change would be to get the Ford 20 in wheels that come on the STX model Most of the tires I see in 20 in are just 50 or 60 series Why is that Also, how do I find the Offset and Back Spacing on my Factory 17 in wheels? This is critical as I want to change the Offset negative 1 to 1.5 inches or so This will let the new wheel be that much wider Also, how can you learn how much Back Spacing vs Offset you can have on your truck without getting a rub at wheel lock without buying a wheel for test fit James

[@DevinAkin]

This is REALLY helpful. Thanks!

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

We're glad it helped out, Devin! Thanks for watching! -Zach

[@Timfield.42]

Challenge accepted, 35 short courses on a tahoe with front 3 in spindles, rear 2.5 in coil lift and a 1in coil spacer and -12 offset wheels and alot of fun with a sawzall 😈

[@ElectricBlueIX]

I just wanna know where to find those smoked headlights that are on the white All Terrain...

[@MGB-gy8jb]

Great Review! i have some few questions, is it possible to use bigger and wider tire on my stock rims? I'm currently using 265/60 R18. I'm PLANNING to put 285/65 or /70.

[@chevy8588]

I had a 98 silverado with 31.5 lifted it 1 inch in the rear and 2 in the front and i was happy.after seeing this my ego is on the ground 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NewtonWashinton]

My GMC 1500 Sierra came with 275- 55- 20, (31.9" tall) the wheel well looks like i would have no problem with 33" tire with the same +24 off set.

[@rootiest]

makes me smile coz im trying to fit 40s on my RAM 2500 with 5 inch lift.

[@gigglecon999]

I got a 6 inch lift on my dodge. I'm trying to fit 40s also. Let me know if that works 👍🏽

[@Varedz]

@@gigglecon999 i got 47s on 12inch lift on my F-250 2017 small cutting

[@gigglecon999]

Varedz thank you. Actually now I have a 8 inch so hoping to get 40s - 42s on it 👍🏽

[@Varedz]

@@gigglecon999 had to get twin trubo built and new trans with higher gears for the heavy tries has a iron cross bumper 47x14.50R24x14 anthem wheels Mickey Thompson tries. I use have a 08 cummins with 8 inch long arm lift on 40x14.50R26x14 Nitto mts i sold with a 1.3 million miles stock trans and motor.

[@gigglecon999]

Varedz I bet that is a nice looking machine

[@thejokerking952]

I have a 1996 GMC truck I have a two inch lift what size rims and tires do I need so they won't rub

[@travisewing3450]

What i need to do to fit 33 on my factory 15in rally 1993 chevy Cheyenne

[@PABLOESCOBAR-ph3el]

Now. How about the 33's on a 2500HD stock suspension. Would the rub against the fender or not? 2500HD suspension its higher than the normal 1500.

[@Anggon5]

With a 9 inch lift would I be able to put 37s?

[@NewtonWashinton]

My GMC came with 275-55-20 that are 31.9" tall I want to do 33" tires seems like 1.1" more would fit. since we are talking .550" taller from edge of rim to tread. what do you think?

[@pillcosby3949]

How do you account for bigger tires without screwing up your speedometer or odometer? Or do people just deal with the small misreadings?

[@bmstylee]

Plenty of companies make tools to recalibrate the ECU so it knows what tire you are running.

[@adamdavis9652]

I have a 06 Chevy 2500hd with a 2.5 inch life with 35’s they really do not rub that much, the front bumper plastic had to be cut about half an inch and now they don’t rub the front, on the back of the wheel well when you put stress on the suspension then you will have a little rub. So yes you can put 35’s on a small lift.

[@josesolis5282]

35s won’t fit on a 3 inch lift ? Challenge accepted 😂

[@iiiStUNA9]

Jose Solis have fun trimming the hell out of the fenders and still have rubbing.

[@I5ZQ8]

Jose Solis offset is king. I have 35s on my 2016 sierra with a BDS 4" lift and bearly rub at full lock on the stock 20" all terrain wheels.

[@kennithhartsaw]

I have a '17 Sierra AllTerrain with a 3" level kit and running 35x12.5 General Grabber on the stock 20's. I have ZERO issues

[@324racing8]

i accepted that challenge. i have a 3 inch body lift and have 20x12's -44mm offset and 35/12.5/20 toyo mt tires. i trimmed a lot but no rubbing at all.

[@geronimomarquez2313]

i fit 40's on a 4 inch lift lmao

[@somethingoutdoors1412]

How much are the 33s?

[@randyrichardson4364]

no mention of re-gear??

[@giantandgermanangoras8382]

Will 34 inch tires fit on a 2015 Chevy silverado 2500HD with a 4 Inch lift kit?

[@toddmerriott6901]

What size leveling kit?

[@cesarodiazrondon726]

What change in the speedometer this tires make?

[@mdnv0166]

Can I fit 35" A/T tires on a 4.5 inch BDS Lift on a 2012 Silverado Z71 CrewCab ??

[@IbeSyke]

Thanks for this video

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

Thanks a bunch for watching! -Zach

[@estebahng5964]

I'm going down size to 33 from 35 for road trips . Keep the 35 around for the monthly camping trips but for daily driven I'm looking at 285 or 33 . I'm going be two tire man ! V ! 2

[@vincefairleigh6899]

I’m thinking of a 4” BDS high clearance lift with a 2”-3” long travel kit with 34” tires, why has nobody done this?

[@electricguysvcs]

Something no one seems to address: When you trim to eliminate rubbing DOESN'T mean you will clear when you are driving and actually using those shock absorber thing-a-ma-jig things on the front. Just a note

[@VarietyErrors]

So moral of the story is that you need a lift kit of some sort to put bigger tires on the stock 31 inch tires that come on a Silverado.

[@codyodonnell4112]

i got 33/12.5/R20 on my 05 chevy suburban with no lift just had to torque the bars up and they dont rub any

[@taylorallen9257]

My 05 2500hd fit 35's stock suspension no rubbing

[@CameronProvidence]

Taylor Allen I think the 2500s sit a lot higher than the 1500 trucks

[@PaulBodyBuilder]

Great job so I got 2002 GMC Envoy I have a suspension lift think about a body lift have a 3in suspension lift and I have ko2 tires but I want to get Big O Tires in the front so I had to do mine a modification so with bigger tires I haven't even have to make even more modification put great job on your videos

[@brianlong3736]

I did the 3in level kit and had 20x10 -24 offset and mine fit just fine. I did have to trim a little bit of plastic but they fit

[@clayhyatt2836]

What’s the wheel and tire width on the 33s

[@AmericanTrucksChevyGMC]

The tire is just a standard 33x12.5 Nitto Mud Grappler, and the wheels are a 17x8.5 Fuel Anza that you can find on our website! -Zach

[@caitlinmccann4159]

Dang…so I was debating whether to go big or go home with a lift, or keeping my 2014 Silverado stock. Just bought some 33x12.50 Kenda Klevers to dress her up. Certainly need a lift now after seeing that inner rub 😅

[@youngmilly6353]

Can anybody tell me the biggest size tire that will fit on a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 leveled extended crew cab? Thank you

[@jakecurrie3373]

I’ve got 33x12.5x20 with a 4” lift and they rub like crazy wtf is going on

[@HillbillyFun-yr5pc]

You can fit 35s with stock keys cranked and trimming

[@niskibum5196]

Just put 34s on my stock 2020 2500 with no problem.