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Old 08-10-2010, 12:13 AM
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Yeah its 28.5" tall but with a 4" drop in the back it would look alright, and you would want a 9.5" wide rim at least. http://m.flickr.com/photos/52921992@...07914/sizes/m/
I have a 2.5"/ 4" drop and I'm running a 295/45ZR18 and it looks tight
Old 08-10-2010, 12:55 AM
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275/45/20 or maybe a 275/40/20 would be best. 295/40/20 if you can find one would be real nice though
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if your gonna run with 2" in the back, run a 55 series sidewall, if your gonna run a 4" drop, run no less that a 50 series sidewall....

if your running 20s....
Old 08-10-2010, 10:12 AM
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275/45/20 up front and 285/50/20 out back IMO
Old 08-10-2010, 04:39 PM
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thanks for the replies. I think i'll be going with a 275/40/20 on the back, saw some pics on a truck and liked the stance. as for the front i'm still undecided at the moment
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Mine are 305/50-20 on all 4 corners. In reality if u plan to use ur truck as a 'truck' then 50's are theoretically the shortest u shud go to preserve ride and load. That said I tried real hard to go shorter to a 40 series, but needs at least 9.5 rim to accomodate. Once these Toyos I bot are beat thats prob the direction I'll head. Post up pix once u do it!
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its a narrow wheel at just 8.5". i'd run 275, no wider and def nothing over a 295. the bubble sidewall look is ugly and allows the tire to roll over too much.
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285/50/20
Its the widest recommended width you can really go on a 8.5' rim with a moderate profile. For a lower profile you'll have to go narrower on the tire to keep it within the proper rim width and not have sidewall bulge (which just looks sloppy).

This is from another post, not my truck, but I have the same tires going on SS rims.
Originally Posted by Bigredmariner
Nothing special or too terribly expensive, Yokohama tires, MB Gunner 6 wheels.





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Originally Posted by Sinistersilverado
thanks for the replies. I think i'll be going with a 275/40/20 on the back, saw some pics on a truck and liked the stance. as for the front i'm still undecided at the moment
40 seies on a 4" drop on the back? go ahead and not listen to us, but your gonna regret doing a 4" drop on the back and going with a 40 series sidewall...i have a 5" drop in the back and my 265/50/20 nittos dont fill up the wheels wells good enough, i would prolly have to drop it 2 more inches to make the back tires tuck...

but do what you wana do
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