Hackopotomus
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I have decided to build my 2008 Chevy 2500 CC pick up which has a CST leveling kit (includes new upper control arms). I am getting a set of H2 rims and will be running 315/70-17 tires but not sure which ones yet. I just ordered a set of Bushwacker cut out flares so I can open up the fenders a bit for clearance. If I still have clearance issues I'll bite the bullet and go with a full lift.
The truck will be used for extended road trips and mild to medium off road. Dirt roads / trails to good dispersed camping locations, access to remote areas and a run up the Dalton is in the plans. I have run BFG AT KO2's before and was happy with them but have heard that they are not as good as they used to be. What would be a good comparable tire?
I'm thinking I'm going to replace the rear shocks too. I have Bilsteins on the front. I don't know how many miles are on them but they seam okay. The rears look to be stock. Should I just go with Bilsteins on the rear too?
I'll start a build thread when the parts come in. :wings:
EDIT: Looked at some other tires threads here and they seem to be all over the place. Every tire has its fans and detractors. Makes it really hard to form an opinion. I have Toyo Open Country's now, 285/70-17s and actually like them but haven't done much off roading with them. They do not have a real aggressive tread pattern but are really good on pavement. They are mounted up on stock wheels. They are 31&1/2" tall and I'd like a little taller and wider tire so that why I want the 315/70-17s.
The truck will be used for extended road trips and mild to medium off road. Dirt roads / trails to good dispersed camping locations, access to remote areas and a run up the Dalton is in the plans. I have run BFG AT KO2's before and was happy with them but have heard that they are not as good as they used to be. What would be a good comparable tire?
I'm thinking I'm going to replace the rear shocks too. I have Bilsteins on the front. I don't know how many miles are on them but they seam okay. The rears look to be stock. Should I just go with Bilsteins on the rear too?
I'll start a build thread when the parts come in. :wings:
EDIT: Looked at some other tires threads here and they seem to be all over the place. Every tire has its fans and detractors. Makes it really hard to form an opinion. I have Toyo Open Country's now, 285/70-17s and actually like them but haven't done much off roading with them. They do not have a real aggressive tread pattern but are really good on pavement. They are mounted up on stock wheels. They are 31&1/2" tall and I'd like a little taller and wider tire so that why I want the 315/70-17s.
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