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Old 01-12-2011, 10:44 PM
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Default Anyone using 265/50/20 tires?

I am just wondering if anyone is using 265/50/20 tires?

I have noticed that this opens a few more options in tires.

The difference in overall size is less than 1.5% too.

Any input would be great!!!

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I was searching for the same size tire for my silverado since the diameter matches the factory 30.5. The Yokohama Parada specX and Nitto 420S seems to be a favorite over on trailblazerss.com and trailvoy.com. I found all that information with a quick google search of 265/50/20.
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Yep...I have a buddy running 265/50R20s on the front and 295/45R20 on teh rear. The tires fit fine with no rubbing on stock height. He is running the Toyo Proxes S/T IIs.
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on my old truck I ran 265/50/20 Toyo S/Ts, they never did wear out before I got rid of the truck, but if i did I was going to get the same sized Nitto 420s or BFG KDW. Its a great size for a 2/4 drop, still retains a sidewall.
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Originally Posted by tdrumm
on my old truck I ran 265/50/20 Toyo S/Ts, they never did wear out before I got rid of the truck, but if i did I was going to get the same sized Nitto 420s or BFG KDW. Its a great size for a 2/4 drop, still retains a sidewall.

do you have any pictures of that truck @ stock height with 265's?
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I am running a staggered setup on my TBSS. Here are the photos. The tires are just about even in height. I have not touched the height of my TBSS. My opinion, when it gets warmer, I will lower the rear end alittle. Have no problems with the weather and survived the Blizzard in NYC with absolutely no problems whatsoever.

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Comparing the rear and front tires:



Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by 262_NBS
do you have any pictures of that truck @ stock height with 265's?
Why yes I do.
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i run good year 265 in the back, but in 265/70/16. pretty nice, good width, decent traction
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thanks for the pics tdrumm!
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Im running the BFGoodrich KDW 265/50/20's and love them. They seem to last a lot longer than others, especially the stockers on the tbss, and they hook amazing on the street.


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