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The way your truck sits, 285-70 would be about right, 295s would be pushing it. 33-12.50s would be balloons on your wheels.
Bigger than 285 70s my gut says rubbing in front will be an issue with any suspension compression while turning, with what looks like maybe a 2” lift in front. Even with an oe type offset.
Personally I’d go white or black with the wheels. Black looks tough with the sand color wrap you have.
Use your current setup , measure clearance when front wheels turned, calc what it will be with your new offset and tire size options. Best way to gauge it and it’s quick easy and free to doo.
 

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That truck is lookin good! Btw.
I’m interested in how tough it was to wrap it. Haven’t ever tried vinyl wrap before.
 

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Pirelli Scorpion 285/75R16 (daaaang close to a 33). New springs - lifted it 2" but wasn't a 'lift' kit per se.

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That truck is lookin good! Btw.
I’m interested in how tough it was to wrap it. Haven’t ever tried vinyl wrap before.
Thanks, Grit dog!

I am going with the 285s after all. Hopefully it will fill up the wheel well nicely. The wrap is hard around the curves at the front of the fenders and the back lights of the bed, but nothing a heat gun can't help you with, but a helper that applies the heat while you stretch is best.

I ended up going with the graphite. They look pretty nice. I'm just waiting to get the tires on them this week. I didn't like how you couldn't tell the black wheel from the tire. Hopefully I'll like them on the truck.
 

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285/70/r17 on 2 inch lift
 

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I am painting my new 17" oem replicas to be ready for this weekend, but I can't decide if I want to stay stock tire size, or go up to 33.
Does anyone have any pics to share of your 16", or 17" wheels with 33s on them?

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Dan, I just painted my 16'' rims and put on 35's On my K20 with a 4 inch lift. Good luck I had a hard time deciding what to do as well hope this helps.
 

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@duckslayerja right? It can be frustrating to try and decide. lol That combo looks good! Thanks for helping me out.
 

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Just to stretch your imaginations a little, here's my 86 with my 2010 Camaro wheels,
275/35/21 in the rear, 245/40/21 in the front :cool: this was only for a day to see how it looked
 

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Thanks!

17x9 Method Racing 301. Tires are 35x12.5.
I’m close to a Tirerack warehouse and they offer a good bit discount for will call.
 

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