Plus Sizing Wheels and Tires

[hotseats]

I am planning on a set of 20" wheels from Centerline. I want to use a set of 325/50/20 tires. They are within .1" diameter of the stock tires, but are 13.3" wide. Has anybody tried a tire this wide? I know that a 305-50-20 tire will work, but it is .7" shorter than the stock 285/70/17 (4X4 off-road package). I currently have a set of 33X12.50 winter tires on the stock rims. There is still clearance room left, both front and rear, with these tires. I welcome any input.

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[92TripleBlack]

Mine rub at 305. You will need to trim.

[meckman]

92tripleblack, I have the 305-50 20 Nittos and I don't have any rubbing. From what I've been told they are about a inch smaller in height than the 55s. That inch gives enough clearance so no trimming is needed.

[abadtitan]

I have 305/50/20 nittos on my centerlines which are 8" wide. Depending on the width of rim will determine if you can accomodate the 325. When I checked, you needed at least a 10" wide rim.

[92TripleBlack]

Originally Posted by meckman

92tripleblack, I have the 305-50 20 Nittos and I don't have any rubbing. From what I've been told they are about a inch smaller in height than the 55s. That inch gives enough clearance so no trimming is needed.

Correct. I've looked at it and its close enough I can just bend the plastic with a heat gun and clear without trimming. But a 325 would rub like crazy.

[rholland]

Tire Size Comparison

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
325/50-20.......6.4in.....16.4in.....32.8in.......103.0in ..........615........0.0%
285/70-17.......7.9in.....16.4in.....32.7in.......102.8in ..........617......-0.3%

[hotseats]

Thanks for all the input. I'll post the results.

[yibkeith]

Just to let you all know I put on 22x9.5 MB SUV Bruzer rims with 305/45 Kumho tires. There is no rubbing or clearance problems. They so make the truck. I have gotten large number of compliments on them. They were definitely worth the money.