Getting the Rough Country 3.5” lift, a question about tires…finished pic

[wacopolumbo]

Hi Guys, I am getting the RC 3.5” lift when I get back from vacation. I have a question about tire size. I have a ‘22 Ram 1500 4x4 quad cab with 20” rims. I am keeping the rims. The shop recommends 34s and I don’t have a problem with that, I am just wondering how wide I can go on factory 20s without rubbing. I would like to get Ridge Grapplers (I’ve seen good reviews of them here) and am thinking 295/60r20. Will this size work without rubbing with the 3.5” lift?

Thanks for the help.

 

[wacopolumbo]

I ordered 285/65r20s after reading the reviews on the RC product page. I will post pics once complete.

 

[wacopolumbo]

Had the lift installed today. Tires on Saturday. I was concerned about the negative rake that some folks ended up with, but happily, it looks okay to me. Other than being dirty, I think it looks good. It should look better with the tires. Before pic on the left and after on the right. More pics after tires.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

Did you do the M1 upgrade, or spacer kit?

 

[wacopolumbo]

I did the “Lifted N3 Struts” option. In between the spacer and M1 option.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

I've been eyeing the M1 upgrade setup. They spec like the Bilstein 5100's and many claim they ride the same. Seems RC quality has come a long way over the last couple years on certain things.

 

[mrclortho]

35's will fit with proper wheels...I had to trim the rubber wheel well liner a bit but nothing a pair of snips could not handle. This s a 3.5" Ready Lift kit.

 

[Redz72]

I have 285/65r20’s with the RC 2” struts. Actually gained almost 2 1/2” in the front after settling. 1” Motofab rear spacer lift. I have zero rub with my tires. So with your 3.5” Struts, you should have zero issues. Truck looks good brother! Love a lifted Quad Cab!

 

[wacopolumbo]

Got the new shoes installed this morning. I’m really happy with the finished result. What do you guys think?

 

[Redz72]

Got the new shoes installed this morning. I’m really happy with the finished result. What do you guys think?

Looks bad@$$ brother! Nothing sexier than a lifted Quad Cab. You did a fine job sir.

 

[wacopolumbo]

Looks bad@$$ brother! Nothing sexier than a lifted Quad Cab. You did a fine job sir.

Thank you. I was nervous about selecting the tire size. I’ve never had a vehicle lifted. Thanks to this forum, I was able to figure it out and use AlfaOBD to adjust my tire size for the Speedo.

 

[CHeYeNNe71]

 

[montre]

Looks awesome. What size did you end up going?

 

[wacopolumbo]

Looks awesome. What size did you end up going?

Thanks. I went with 285/65R20.

 

[Redz72]

@wacopolumbo

Are those factory power steps? They are sharp looking. I went with Go Rhino D6’s but might have gone your route had I seen this before. Your truck is looking great brother!

 

[stevieb92]

Thanks. I went with 285/65R20.

Looks fantastic! Any clearance issues with the tires? I'm considering the same size tires.

 

[Jray22]

Thanks. I went with 285/65R20.

Looks good! Probably because I have the same ride only in CC format. I’m looking at doing an identical lift except using the M1 (if I keep the truck) Also planning on adding the Hellwig rear sway bar. Could you do be a favor and measure for ground to highest point on truck? (Garage fitment) -Thanks