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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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I have a 2004 single cab stepside silverado im looking to put 20's on it i found some at a good price but the tires are 285-50's is that too big of a tire since im looking to do a 2/4 drop?I might be able to talk the guy into putting 27-50's on the rims thats only about 1/2inch bigger than 275-45's which i think would be the right size for the drop?Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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Most people run 275/45's with a 2/4 drop. However, the 285/50 will fit fine with a 2/4 drop. Search for 99silver6.0's threads; he has this combo and it fits very well. Looks good too.

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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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285-50-20 wont rub when i turn or hit a bump?Also what i'f im towing something like four wheelers or something not too heavy will the tires rub the fenders?
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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I've done some research and think the 285-50-20's will work just dont want to waste money or mess anything up if anyone else knows anything about this please leave a reply and thanks for the help stroker
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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 04:38 PM
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Should be ok, but depends on the backspacing of the wheels.
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Old Jan 19, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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I put the wheels on but it looks like the tire is too big for the rim so it has a little sidewall bulge,which the tire looks good on the truck right now but when i lower it i might have to go with a smaller tire
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with a 2/4 drop go with a 275/45/20...
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