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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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What is the widest tire I can put on a 20X9" wheel without rubbing? This is for a 04 Tahoe.

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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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My Mom has 18x10's on her Yukon, and we had a get of 285's on there and they rubbed in the front while turning. We put on the Nitto 265's and no problems. I was really surprised they rubbed on there because its 4wd and mine is 2wd and I have 285's with a 8.5" rim and no rub.

With a 9" rim I'm sure you could fit a 275 on there. Keep the height within reason too (close to stock).
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 12:35 PM
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Thanks for the info, I am hoping to get a 275 or 285 on there
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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I had 285/50-20's on 8.5" wheels and at full lock in reverse they would rub
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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The rim is actually a 20 X 9.5 and I am leaning towards a 285/50
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Is this 4wd? That's very important, if it is, then I see no problem. Most shops, at least the disctount tire here, will mount 1 rim and tire to see if it all works. You might want to ask who ever mounts them to see if they'll do that before you buy them.
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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We have an 04' 2wd Tahoe w/ 20x9.5's Momo's and 305/50's no rubbing at all. Here is a crappy pic from the front (it's the only pic I have postable) but you can sort of see see how wide the tires are. They've never rubbed anything in the 4 months they have been on.


and the wheel
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