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Difference between 275/60/R20,305/55/20 & 35 12.50-20

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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 12:06 PM
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Default Difference between 275/60/R20,305/55/20 & 35 12.50-20

I have a 04 1500 5.7 4wd Slt Quad Cab and I was wondering what size tire I should get next time around, the truck has New Shocks and bushings not really looking to do a lift kit at this time. For the most part the truck sits kinda level slight rake to the front. Thanks

P.S Leaning toward BFG or Nitto.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Use this to determine the differences between sizes.

https://tiresize.com/calculator/
 
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 02:06 PM
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Can i use the 305 on a stock rim with no level kit and no spacers?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2015 | 02:27 PM
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What is your stock size?
 
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I believe 275/60/R20 is stock size

 
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Old Mar 1, 2016 | 05:09 PM
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How much difference is there really looks wise and size between the 305/55/20 & 35 12.50-20, They both are about the same price, which would be the better one to go with?
 
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What are the load ratings for them? Nitto? If I recall, when I was looking for tires last year, the load ratings were different for those in metric vs. those offered in standard notation. You don't need a HD-rated tire if it's just going to be a daily driver with occasional loading, towing, or wheeling. Those will be a much stiffer ride, and a heavier tire.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2016 | 10:57 AM
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I am not sure that is something id have to look into. How many ply is a LT tire? More then a non LT tire?

What size/width are the 06 and up 20 Inch rims?
 
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Well I know I asked this question a while ago But I finally replaced my tires, I ended up just going with a Stock size 275/60/20. I went with a Toyo Open County AT 3. So far I am very happy with them I have about 5 Miles on them lol. If I was going to change the rims I probably would have gone bigger but for the amount I use this truck I just didn't go that route.
 
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