A leveling kit may create additional front tire clearance, making it possible to fit larger tires on some trucks. However, the maximum tire size depends on many factors, including your truck’s year, make, model, trim, wheel size, wheel offset, suspension components, and any other modifications. It’s important to verify tire fitment before purchasing new tires because every vehicle is different.
A leveling kit is a suspension modification that raises the front of a truck or SUV to match the height of the rear. This achieves several things:
Many trucks are designed with the rear higher than the front so the vehicle does not sag when loaded with heavy cargo. A leveling kit uses spacers or modified torsion keys on your front suspension to lift the front end, usually by 1-2.5 inches.
Discount Tire does not offer level or lift services. We are happy to help you find the right tires to fit your newly modded vehicle.
A major reason drivers add a leveling kit to their truck is to allow for larger tires, leading to the inevitable: “Will these tires fit?” Often drivers already have a set of tires in mind.
Lift height is important, but other factors affect tire fitment, including:
Even trucks of the same model with the same leveling kit may have different tire fitment due to factory trim equipment and aftermarket modifications.
Finding the right combination of performance, looks, and clearance will give you the best tire possible for your leveled truck.
Larger tires affect more than just the visual look of your truck. They also affect:
There isn’t one maximum tire size for every truck because of the great variation in significant fitment factors, such as weight capacity, physical modifications, trim based factory components, and vehicle-use.
Trucks require different sizes because:
The multitude of potential combinations makes establishing one maximum tire size per truck model virtually impossible.
There are quite a few factors that affect tire fitment:
Before purchasing your new tires, consider:
Answering these questions can help you choose the best tires for your truck and driving needs.
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Although Discount Tire does not install leveling kits or modify vehicle suspensions, we can help you select and install your new tires both before and after your modifications have been completed.
Discount Tire can help you before you install your level kit by:
Discount Tire can help you after you install your level kit by:
Many truck owners replace their tires through the shop that installs their level kit. However, our Low Price Promise guarantees you a better deal and long-term white glove customer service!
When you decide to add a level kit to your truck, you can purchase and install your tires in two ways:
It may. A leveling kit can create additional clearance that makes larger tires possible on some trucks. However, maximum size depends on your specific vehicle and other fitment factors.
No, tire fitment varies by vehicle and factors beyond lift height alone.
Not always. Whether new wheels are needed depends on your existing wheels, desired tire size, and overall vehicle setup.
They can, depending on your vehicle, wheel specifications, tire dimensions, and other modifications.
It can. Although a leveling kit does not change your truck’s maximum towing capacity, it negatively affects towing dynamics. Your truck may sag (or squat) in the rear due to the added tongue weight of a trailer.
Not directly. The actual leveling does not affect your speedometer, but if you upsize your tires then your speedometer will read slower than actual speed.
No, Discount Tire cannot install leveling or lift kits. We are happy to help you equip your truck with new tires and wheels to match your vision.
Yes! We can help you choose the best tires for you and your truck both before and after you get your truck leveled.
If you have any questions or are unsure what tires work best for you, drop in or give us a ring. We’ll get you taken care of. Buy and book online and save time in-store!
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