Well, the tire shop fell through. According to them, Cooper is on national back order for the Cooper STTs in 33x1250R20. So I had them price the Toyo M/Ts. Same thing. Back order. So with me being the extremely impatient person I am, I decided to go with my 3rd choice: The Nitto Trail Grapplers in 295/60/R20. And to be honest, I'm not all that disappointed besides the significant price difference. I know I've read almost everywhere that the Trail Grapplers are an awesome tire. I also think the 1" of extra height will fill the wheel well a little better. I've seen a few pics of people running the same setup I want, and it looks pretty sweet. So I'm hoping to have the level installed on Saturday and the tires on either Saturday or Monday.

 

i've been trying to add pictures of my set up, i recently put 275/70/18 **** Cepek Fun Country and they fill the wheel well nicely. For the price they were close to all the tires you referenced.Truck looks nice dude

 

il duce, you ended up with the absolute best size in my opinion, and in a better quality tire

They may rub a bit though, so expect some trimming.

 

Thanks Beardo052!

KMAC, yeah, I'm definitely happy now that everything settled. I originally picked the Cooper's based on a split between the price and quality. The Nittos ended up being about $65 more a tire. But I know tons of people that LOVE the Trail Grapplers and after doing more research on sizes, I REALLY like how well the 295/60/R20s fill the wheel well. I've read mixed reviews about whether trimming is needed on those. I'd say 70% of people said no trimming while 30% said they needed it. I'd rather not have to trim (obviously) but I'm not against it.

Also, I got a call from the shop this morning and the tires are in already. So the level is going on Friday night and tires go on Saturday morning. I can't wait.

 

$260 extra is a substantial amount, but you should see a big return on that with the extra mileage you get. Most people that run them and needed to trim likely had stock wheels like you, with aftermarkets, they're much less likely to have issues fitting. You'll be happy either way though and I'm looking forward to seeing it, it should look entirely different!

 

Well, it's done. Level went on Friday and the tires went on this morning. These things are AMAZING!! They fit perfectly. No trimming required and only some rubbing at full lock. Road noise is minimal. I am truly enjoying having this thing raised up some.

For anyone just jumping on here, I have a 2" Auto Spring level and 295/60/R20 Nitto Trail Grapplers. Now, for tons of pics

 

Looks awesome!

 

Thanks risupercrewman! I couldn't be happier. I may sleep in this thing tonight. I...can't...stop...staring

 

That looks like a whole different truck! That's so aggressive looking. Hell yeah

 

that looks boss! love it.

 

Thanks KMAC and mossbum. I really couldn't be happier. It really does look like a whole new truck now. My customary "walking and away and looking back at my truck" sessions have doubled in length and leave me with a smile. I've even got my wife to admit that it looks sexy (and this is her competition, so that means something ). The tires look even better in person. Also, I didn't think that the 2" level and 2" taller tires would be all that significant overall, but this thing sits much higher. My father-in-law parked his Chevy Silverado 2500 next to it yesterday and my truck is slightly taller now.

 

Oh boy, if I could get all of the time I've spent performing a "waling away and looking back at my truck" session back . . .

The girlies DO like nice trucks, don't they? Haha I'm glad you're happy with it, man. My 2WD looks much different with the 2" front and back with bigger tires than a stock truck, it is quite noticeable!

 

Its amazing how the new tires make the stock wheels look alot better. Looking Great!

 

Thanks KingRanchCoy. I was definitely thinking the same thing about the wheels. I was telling myself that I was going to keep the wheels stock for as long as I could stand it just because of the cost and naturally being undecided on an aftermarket set. But I really do like how they look with the new tires. I'm satisfied...for now...until I'm not.

Although I've got to be honest. I did find a someone on "that other forum" running a set of Black Rhino Sidewinders that I really do like. I might have to have someone do a photoshop of my truck with these on there:

 

Gave her a bath today. Obligatory photos below: