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So I guess I need more front ground clearance. I want keep the stock wheels on my 07 k tahoe, change to kuhmo kl-78b road venture tires. the 285s are ten lbs heaver per wheel than the stock 265s. Is a 1.2 inch diameter gain worth the extra weight? So with near stock tires, what size level kit would look the best on my tahoe.
 

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i like the way you started this thread! LOL

just pull the trigger and go for a full suspension lift.
 

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I'm trying to improve the tahoes mpg so I'm not doing the big tire look. I want it to cruze at 80 easely. The ccm 2.5-1.0 might be overkill with stock tires. The front 2.5 and 2.0 kits sagg the back look of old I don't want.
 

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I'd hate to disappoint you if you go with a larger tire it will not improve your MPG. GM has already spent millions on trying to figure out the best combonation of horsepower/torque and MPG going with a larger tire will not help. your engine will be working harder in order to accelerate and maintain highway speeds.

If you go with 1-2 inch leveling kit i think you should be fine.
 

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Yeah go with at least a 2" level kit (off-road clearance). I have the CCM 2.5" front and 1" rear kit, and the back end is ~0.25" higher than the front. The ride is the same on and off-road.

Also since you want to minimize extra weight and do not want the wide tire look, find a tire with a high aspect ratio (maybe find 265/75/xx).

Let us know what you decide.
 

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tore off valance in 5 minutes

I knew a taller tire won't help my mileage, I got an airaid and a cat back, thinking about blackbear. I"m trying to fill out the wheel well and gain ground clearance at the same time. Went to tirerack they don't have tires in 265/75/17 or 285/75/17 I wish they did. Eitherway my front has got to go up.Is a 1.5 enough ?
 

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Tire sizes you are looking for have a 70 aspect ratio not a 75...so look for a 265/70-17 or 285/70-17...a taller tire that is similar in width to the factory tire will change you mileage minimally...if you go wider you will suffer more loss.
 

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I knew a taller tire won't help my mileage, I got an airaid and a cat back, thinking about blackbear. I"m trying to fill out the wheel well and gain ground clearance at the same time. Went to tirerack they don't have tires in 265/75/17 or 285/75/17 I wish they did. Eitherway my front has got to go up.Is a 1.5 enough ?

Any off-road store should carry 265 or 285/75/17. Not sure the trade off you are willing to take (mileage vs tire height), but the higher aspect ratio tires will be MTs like Mike Thompsons.
 

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I got my 2.5-1.0 level kit installed, big difference in height and looks. So much that I had to put on taller tires. Went with the kuhmo road ventures 285s kept the stock 17s and the valance is off for good.
 
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