Rims & Tires + lift

Need some help. I know VERY little about trucks so any help is greatly appreciated.

My 2013 currently has 265/60/16 and I don’t feel like it looks beefy enough. I’m considering a 2 or 3 inch lift , wheel spacers and new rim / tire combo to achieve a more aggressive look. Ive read the max size on stock suspension is 265/70/r17. How much bigger can I go with a 2” lift & level?
What size wheel spacers do I need to avoid cutting the studs on the hubs?

Thank you in advance

 

You can go almost no bigger than that no matter how you lift. If your alignment is perfect you can run a 255/85r16 or whatever the r17 equivalent is without cutting anything.

I don't like spacers so I can make no comments.

 

Have you searched for other threads from people who lifted their trucks by 2”-3”?

I’ve seen people fit 285/75/17 tires with no lift and minor rubbing. A lot depends on the whee you’re getting. Do some research first on what you want to get, figure out their specifications and go from there.

I’m confused on the part where you say 2” lift and level? Are you looking level your truck at 2” or just level the front and leave the rear alone?

 

Lift the rear 2” and level the front. I assume it’s another 1” to be level with the rear?

 

If you’re lifting the rear by 2” you’re going to have to lift the front 3” in order to be level.

 

Yep. Then with a 3" lift up front you'll need upper arms to get your alignment right. I have 285/70/17 with 2.75" Bilstein 5100s up front. SCS Ray 10 wheels. After a tiny amount of trimming the fender flare they are rub free. No CMC.