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Here's a 4/6 with 22s and 305 45s. Close enough to maybe give you some idea98156bf266c33077ca96a8237aaf5150.jpgd59561466b5f11b4e7b0c9d558a6e919.jpg

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A few pics from last week:    

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First post here Picked her about 2 weeks ago couldn't wait to start modifying it. Just installed Belltechs 4/7 drop this weekend It's low enough for the time being ??  

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12 hours ago, lovelessjl said:

Here's a 4/6 with 22s and 305 45s. Close enough to maybe give you some idea98156bf266c33077ca96a8237aaf5150.jpgd59561466b5f11b4e7b0c9d558a6e919.jpg

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Thanks....yes  that helps. I ran 305/40’s on my Yukon. Was thinking 24’s but 22’s aren’t out the question either

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I will tell you that I already rub on the fender liner during turns on 22s, which would get worse on 24s unless you go with a narrower combo. I also rub on the top of the inner fender on large highway bumps. Again, larger wheel/ tire will make it worse.

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I currently have a 4/6 drop using 275 55 r20 (31.91 inches diameter) duratrac, winter season of course, with just enough to cause no rubbing at all. So I think with a 24 rim on a 4/6 drop, the ideal would be to use a 275 35 r24(31.58 in dia). Maybe to go for 285 35 r24 (31.85 inches) would make it close to the Ideal tire diameter of 31.91inches BUT maybe there is a risk now of rubbing on FULL turns due to widening the width close to 1/2 an inch.  Of course 305 45 r22 would rub at 32.81 diameter, not to mention the 12 inch width already. Though, stance wise, it really looks nice. Pick your poison, if you will.

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Of course 305 45 r22 would rub at 32.81 diameter, not to mention the 12 inch width already. Though, stance wise, it really looks nice.


100% can confirm. That's what I've got on a 4/6 and I do rub in turns and on top on big bumps. When turning it only rubs the liner, so not a big deal, but I need to stiffen up the front so I don't rub on bumps so much.

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Looking for some info on drop and tire sizes. I’m thinking 24” reps and maybe a 305/35 or so tire, not sure how much I want to go down and look good but not be too low. My truck is currently lifted and just looking to change it up some anyone have pics of a 3/5 and 24’s with a 305/35 tire or something close?  Pic of my truck as it sits now
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Hello,

I’m presently running factory 22” wheels with 285/45/22 tires.

Can I safely go to a 305/45/22 tire on these 9” wide wheels?

Thank’s in advance..

Rich

 

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Hello,

I’m presently running factory 22” wheels with 285/45/22 tires.

Can I safely go to a 305/45/22 tire on these 9” wide wheels?

Thank’s in advance..

Rich

 

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It is probably safe, but when I tried to do it with Yokahama Parada Spec-X on my 9.5" Black Rhino wheels, Discount Tire would not install them because the Yokahama's minimum wheel width for that tire was 10". Pretty sure the Nitto 420 was the same. Move to a 20" diameter and 305's are fine.

 

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I was thinking a set of Hankook Venus ST’s....

However, your experience sounds concerning regarding figment ☹️

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Go to the tire manufacturer's website and check their specs, they should have a recommended wheel width for the tire size. Will depend on the shop whether or not they will follow the "recommendation". Some shops are strict about it, because of legal reasons, and some aren't, as it's a "recommendation".

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As a general rule, any kind of corporate tire shop like discount tire, Firestone, etc is gonna follow the recommended specs for liability reasons, but most mom and pop shops will mount up just about anything you want.

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This is a 3/5 drop from IHC Suspension running the factory original rims with  275/55/20’s. (They are 31.9” tall, 10.8” wide)The front rubs very slightly with passengers and the wheel turned all the way to the left only. A rubbing issue is also going to depend somewhat on the brand kit you use. If you change lower control arms, you’ll lose some turning radius with certain brands. With a bone stock GMC Sierra 1500, you should have 1-1/2 turns of the steering wheel. 

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Finally finished lowering my truck.. Ended up with a 4.5”/7.5” drop with the factory 275/55/20

they rub like crazy. Getting a set of 255/50/20 later this week along with an alignment. I’m extremely happy with the stance and those new tires should net me about another 3/4”-1” of drop. 

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1 hour ago, _lowlife_ said:

Finally finished lowering my truck.. Ended up with a 4.5”/7.5” drop with the factory 275/55/20

they rub like crazy. Getting a set of 255/50/20 later this week along with an alignment. I’m extremely happy with the stance and those new tires should net me about another 3/4”-1” of drop. 

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Have you tried 4/7 instead before getting new tires for now? My thinking is based on what you’re looking at 3/4-1” gap between fender and tires.

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