Notenoughtoys

I put 305/50/20 without leveling. Nitro Terra Grapplers. Tires aren't really taller than stock but much wider. Here's a picture. I have it leveled now but it didn't rub before the level. Key is offset at factory or more.

Got my 5100 installed today. Max ride height in front. After reading all the stories about install nightmares I decided to pay for someone to install them. Ride is significantly better! I would recommend them but it will run around $800 with install. Well worth it in my opinion. Here's the before and after pics.

I typed it right. I have 305/50/20. I purposely wanted the shorter tire and lower profile. I'm not and expert but I think the smaller/negative offset pushed the tire out and then the radius of the tire pivot is more and then in rubs on the inner fender. I think you can go with lower then +20 but I wouldn't do that with a 305 tire because it will stick out. I'm pretty sure a 305/55 is just fine as well. The 305s for me were cheaper then the 295s and I really wanted 305. I drive aggressively and on highways so I wanted wide with low profile. I've only had the tires for a week and never had an AT tire before. I typically drive high end sports cars and SUVs and still have them. With that in mind, I love the Terra Grapplers. Definitely feel the highway and road ridges more (it will bump you offline) and its stiffer but I think it's the tire pressure. I would definitely get them again and in the same size. It just looks right and performs as intended. Here's a picture.. I'd be happy to take and detailed pictures that you want.

You're right. The lower the offset the more it will stick out. The problem though is two fold....one the wider you push out the tire the more likely it will rub and a 305 width tire with a +20 offset with a 9 inch wide tire is already at or sticking slightly past the fender. I have Fuel wheels, 9 inches wide with a +20 offset with Nitto Terra Grappler G2 305/50/20 and it fits perfectly. Tire is right at the fender, no rub, no lift or level. I got a little lucky. I was tempted to go +0 and I'm glad I didn't. The tire would of stuck out too far for me.

Here's mine. 2 weeks old. 2015 SLT All Terrain bought during the 20% Black Friday Sale. Amp running boards, front window tint, BakFlip VP Toneau, Fuel 20" Hostage Wheels, Nitto Terra Grappler G2 305/50/50 - no rub without level. 1 1/2 level waiting to be installed.