Who Has 305/50/20s ?

[Matt_]

Im thinking of getting the 305/50/20 General Grabber AT2s for my next tires for a few reasons....lighter, slightly shorter, and most importantly.... cheaper (could apply the cost savings to a specific wheel ive always wanted).

 

just a little iffy on how a 32x12 will look... although a bit of tire clearance looks great with the proper setup!

[JRLZ71]

Hope this helps

[Matt_]

know any specs on that truck? 2" leveling kit?

[JRLZ71]

Want to say it has a 2 inch ready lift leveling kit

[JRLZ71]

Don't know if you have seen this thread or not

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...=110818&hl=

[Matt_]

Don't know if you have seen this thread or not

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...=110818&hl=

 

lol thanks man (beat ya to the punch a few hours ago )

[STINSAN3]

Thought you said never go with 50 or lower?

[Matt_]

Thought you said never go with 50 or lower?

 

they're a stock height tire... so for someone that wants bigger (taller) tires than stock, they're not a good option and you're better off with 305/55 or 275/60 depending on the lift/wheel setup.

 

im trying to get back to a lighter weight/ stockish diameter tire... but keeping the 305 width.

 

I could still do the 275/60/20s... but i think they'll look too skinny for the wheel/setup i want.

 

and sticking with a 305/55/20 bumps the cost up to the point where im not going to consider trying to get the wheels i like.

 

Thus, going with the 305/50 will save me $400-$600 over the 305/55s.... applying that towards the wheels makes it feasible in my mind and thus a worthwhile tradeoff.

[Matt_]

i should also mention that the wheels i like are outside my comfort range in terms of backspace... they're 9" wide with 5.0 instead of 5.7".

 

So the 305/50s would not require anymore trimming or lift... although i may still throw on a 1-1.5" level so ill have the clearance for some front mud flaps to help protect the rockers; they already get beat up...

 

If i dont see what i like in the pics then im just keeping what i have and will replace my current tires with 305/55s when they're worn.

[STINSAN3]

Thought you said never go with 50 or lower?

 

they're a stock height tire... so for someone that wants bigger (taller) tires than stock, they're not a good option and you're better off with 305/55 or 275/60 depending on the lift/wheel setup.

 

im trying to get back to a lighter weight/ stockish diameter tire... but keeping the 305 width.

 

I could still do the 275/60/20s... but i think they'll look too skinny for the wheel/setup i want.

 

and sticking with a 305/55/20 bumps the cost up to the point where im not going to consider trying to get the wheels i like.

 

Thus, going with the 305/50 will save me $400-$600 over the 305/55s.... applying that towards the wheels makes it feasible in my mind and thus a worthwhile tradeoff.

 

 

I've thought about the 305/50 or the 305/55.

If I got the 305/55. I would most likely have to get a BL. Really can't afford the BL right now.

 

If I got the 305/50, I know thats like almost 2 inches wider, would that rub a lot or any at all?

[Matt_]

I've thought about the 305/50 or the 305/55.

If I got the 305/55. I would most likely have to get a BL. Really can't afford the BL right now.

 

If I got the 305/50, I know thats like almost 2 inches wider, would that rub a lot or any at all?

 

That's a loaded question there... 305/50s can be run on STOCK truck with the right wheel width and offset.

 

You may want to look at it like I am, solely from a cost point of view. The 305/50s will be $400-$600 cheaper (depending on the wheels that you choose)... so you can get the 305/50s AND a body lift for the same price as just getting the 305/55s.

 

However, you could also get the 275/60/20s with the same cost savings and do the BL as well... all for the same cost as the 305/55s and this way you get a 33" tall tire.

[Matt_]

Just for reference... here's what my truck looked like with 275/55/20s on stock width/offset wheels with the 3" body lift:

 

 

 

 

I'm expecting the 305/50s to look too small... but figured id throw this thread up there just to solidify that thought.

[STINSAN3]

Well I did get my XD Spys 20x8.5 +18 offset & BS 5.46. I'm just waiting impatiently to get some tires, my mind is strongly set on the Cooper Zeon LTZ's. So would the wheels specs, I mentioned above, work for the 305/50? Its this or the 275/60/20. The 305/50's are like only $10 more.

[Matt_]

Well I did get my XD Spys 20x8.5 +18 offset & BS 5.46. I'm just waiting impatiently to get some tires, my mind is strongly set on the Cooper Zeon LTZ's. So would the wheels specs, I mentioned above, work? Its this or the 275/60/20. The 305/20's are like only $10 more.

 

I think the 275/60/20s will look better honestly.

[STINSAN3]

Well I did get my XD Spys 20x8.5 +18 offset & BS 5.46. I'm just waiting impatiently to get some tires, my mind is strongly set on the Cooper Zeon LTZ's. So would the wheels specs, I mentioned above, work? Its this or the 275/60/20. The 305/20's are like only $10 more.

 

I think the 275/60/20s will look better honestly.

 

 

I guess I just might do that then. I know two people that have NBS trucks & are running 305/50 & they suggested me to do the 305's.

 

Why does it have to be this hard to make a decision! ahhh