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Old 09-13-2005, 11:07 AM
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I just got a set of 20x8.5 wheels with 4 5/8 bacs spacing,with worn out 305/50/20 tires,problem is the front tire sticks out 1 3/4 to 2" beyond the factory fender flare.the back look nice,nice and flush with flare.what size tire would be better in this situation?I would like to stick with a 30 to 31"ish tall tire.
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i ahve 285/50 on mine but its a 2wd 1500 i think some companies make a 295/50 u might want to like into also just my .02
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Originally Posted by slowsierra
I just got a set of 20x8.5 wheels with 4 5/8 bacs spacing,with worn out 305/50/20 tires,problem is the front tire sticks out 1 3/4 to 2" beyond the factory fender flare.the back look nice,nice and flush with flare.what size tire would be better in this situation?I would like to stick with a 30 to 31"ish tall tire.
for 8.5" wheel on an HD, 5.5" of BS will get that 305/50-20 even with the fender flare up front.
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should tuck a little more than this:

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I know,I really like your set up,in fact it is your truck that inspired me.I just dont have the cash flow for custom wheels.I got these wheels for $500 so they are what i have to work with.Good luck on the 23rd ,I wish i could be there to see it.Blown chevy WILL look good in pink.thanks for the input.
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Originally Posted by slowsierra
I know,I really like your set up,in fact it is your truck that inspired me.I just dont have the cash flow for custom wheels.I got these wheels for $500 so they are what i have to work with.Good luck on the 23rd ,I wish i could be there to see it.Blown chevy WILL look good in pink.thanks for the input.

Thanks bro

That 305 has a 12" section width, you might go to a tire with approx 10.5" section width, that would help alot, maybe a 265/50-20, about a 10.9" section width and approx 30.5" tall, also go to a more rounded profile tire, one thats less blocky on the transition from sidewall to tread, bfg g-force kdw's are like this

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compar...All&x=107&y=16
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