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dvdprL

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Sorry if this has been posted. I just read through a few posts with similar info but got a few conflicting bits of info.

 

I currently have the factory 20's on my truck, and looking at aftermarket 20" wheels with a +25 offset. My front end is cranked less than 1" up, and the rear end is dropped 2" with drop shackles (thinking about switching it to only 1" drop).

 

Will the +25 offset stick out too far? I want a flush look with the wheel wells and not sticking out.

 

 

 

Any suggestions on meatiest tire I can fit on these wheels with my current ride height would be much appreciated!

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Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

Big Whiskey

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If your new rims are 9" wide with a +25mm offset, then they'll stick out 1" farther than your stockers.

 

For tire sizes, 285/60/20 or 295/55/20 should work without any trouble. If you're willing to trim a little or pull back your fender liners, then 295/60/20 or 305/55/20 will probably work too. A 275/65/20 will also work, but those won't look nearly as beefy because they're narrow.

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dvdprL

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Thank you for the reply! I am seeing a lot more offerings in 275/60/20 than I am 285/60/20. Would these look considerably smaller? I just did the math and they look to be about a half inch shorter in height and width? Price is definitely more affordable. I couldn't find KO2s in the larger size. Any other brands to look at? I had the Duratrac or KO2 in mind.

 

 

Thanks again and sorry for so many questions! Truly appreciate the input!

Patrick983 Enthusiast

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With that offset i would do no less than a 35 x 12.50 20. Or at least a 295/60 20. I was very unhappy with how small my 275/65/20s looked on my stock wheels. 35s will require minor trimming of plastic up front but nothing visible from the exterior

dvdprL Enthusiast

dvdprL

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Any idea is my stock tires will fit on those wheels temporarily until I purchase new tires?

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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Yes, your stock tires will fit on the new rims, but it wouldn't be worth the extra mounting & balancing costs to me. I'm sure you're getting anxious, but I'd just wait until I got my tires and do everything at once.

 

I don't agree with the advice of running a 35x12.50x20 tire. With your new rims sticking out 1" farther than stock, and your front end only being raised 1", I'm afraid you'd have to trim a lot to make them fit. A 295/60/20 is going to be close, and may even require you to trim or pull the fender liners back.

 

The 275/60/20 you mentioned is going to look small. That size comes stock on a Ram 1500. Plus, many of the tires in that size aren't E-rated, which is what you'll need for an HD.

 

My vote would be for the 295/60/20, and do what's necessary to make them fit.

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