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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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Stock tire size is 275/60/20 as it prob says on your sidewall. This is a 33" tire.
305/55/20 are what you want. They are pricey because it's what everyone wants..lol 305/55/20 is 33.2" tall
275=10.8" wide
305=12" wide Very noticeable width diff when they are mounted on your truck.


305 is the width not the height. 305/50 is shorter than stock. 305/55 is taller than stock. the 50/55 is the height ratio.
But with the 305/55 will they still rub?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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Looks like I'll be going with the 275/60's the 305/55 are a 100 more a tire...
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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I know. That's what I said....lol

I've got the 275/60's because of that
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
I know. That's what I said....lol

I've got the 275/60's because of that


me to
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
305/55 won't rub but the 275/60's will be much cheaper. Treaddepot has the best LTZ prices $165 per tire shipped. I wouldn't buy them local because they will prob cost much more and then you'll have to pay tax on that amount as well. Have them shipped. It will take like 3 days and no tax. Mount/balance will cost like $75. Total of like $725'ish out the door if you order them. Local place could only do $1300....F-that!

So does treaddepot ship them to a local shop to be mounted and balanced or how does that work if your not buying wheels Dog?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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you can ship them to your house, or wherever they are getting installed, and each place has there own fees. discount tire is like $20 a tire with free lifetime rotation, or wal mart is $10 a tire with no tire rotation
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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hey did u notice a power loss with the 325 60 18?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Go to tirerack.com and look at the specs on the tires - you need a 33" tire or a programer if you go with a shorter tire so your speedo will be correct. I'm running a 305\55\20 Pirelli Scorpion ATR....

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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dirtydog
305/55 won't rub but the 275/60's will be much cheaper. Treaddepot has the best LTZ prices $165 per tire shipped. I wouldn't buy them local because they will prob cost much more and then you'll have to pay tax on that amount as well. Have them shipped. It will take like 3 days and no tax. Mount/balance will cost like $75. Total of like $725'ish out the door if you order them. Local place could only do $1300....F-that!
Well said dirtydog. From what I've read 305/55s won't rub. They will be marginally taller, but quite a bit wider. This would increase your aero drag (if you care), and make your gearing 3.54 (from 3.55). Probably would not notice that. However, if you have a Superchips or other tuner, you can correct the tire height.
 
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