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Another drop and tire question, I know I know its been asked too many times

Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Default Another drop and tire question, I know I know its been asked too many times

Hey guys I know that this question has been asked many times here, but I need to know a few things. Ive looked through the old threads to see if my question was answer, but it really wasnt.

My question is Im going to do a 2/4 drop on my 2wd 04 Silverado. At the same time Im going to be buying a set of CenterLine 20X8" rims with a 5" backspacing. With that rim and drop how wide of a tire can I go? Ive seen some trucks here and else where with 285/50s which look good to me, but I dont know if that size will work with my drop without any problems or stick out. I would also like a tire that will fill the wheel wells pretty good.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 12:41 PM
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I think 285/50 tires will be too close. I would consider 275/45 tires instead.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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285/50's will work fine with that drop. That's the exact same size wheel I have as well as tire size and it looks good IMO. I'm still at 2.5" drop in the rear but see no problem going 2/4.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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285/50s will fit, but it will be too close for me. See my sig, same wheels, tires, and drop that you're thinking of.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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some will tell you they will some will tell you they won't

I'm ran a 2/4 with 285/50/20's and rubbed some. My rims also have 5" of backspacing but on 20x8.5 rims. I would run 275/45/20's just to be safe, and they will look better on your rims anyways.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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I ran 275/45/20 hancook rh06's and I'd do it again!!! Thats my vote.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Siiverado44
285/50s will fit, but it will be too close for me. See my sig, same wheels, tires, and drop that you're thinking of.
Yeah that looks good to me. Thats the look that I want. Ill go with the 275/45 for sure. Thanks guys for your help. Now its just a matter of what tires to get.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:07 AM
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i have a 4/6 drop with 265/35/22 and i dont have any problems but for your i recommend 275/45/20 there should be no problem with that
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