Setting tires flush with Laramie flares

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Hey guys, so I think I've decided to upgrade the laramie chrome clad wheels to something better. What I want to do it flush the tires with the laramie flares. I do not want a lift, though I do have a level kit installed.

I have seen a couple of different options and it's become confusing. I was hoping someone has gone through this and can help a brother out.

As I understand it, my stock wheels are -19 so my options are:
Keep stock size tire, but go to a zero offset wheel, which bumbs the wheel out .34 inch.
Go to a -12 wheel, but unsure of tire size

I already have some BFGKO2's in stock size. I love the look but the tires look sunk in with the laramie flares. I want to eliminate this and make the truck look legit.

Thanks for your ideas and photos in advance!
 
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After doing a bit more research, I have found this for laramies:

20x9 0 offset with 295/60/20's - 1" past the fender/flush with OEM flares
20x9 -12 offset with 295/60/20's - 1.5" past the fender/0.5" past OEM flares
20x10 -12 offset with 295/60/20's - 2.0" past the fender/1" past OEM flares

Anyone have any pics of the first two setups with just a level so I can get some ideas? Also any comparable tire sizes. I dont want 35s, as an example, but anything in the 33-34 range with a 0 or -12 offset and Laramie flares would be cool.
 

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I just have stock wheel/tire on my Laramie with a level but a friend of mine have an outdoorsman with the same flares. He has 20x10 -12 offset wheels with 33 12.5 20 tires. His looks flush with the flares. Actually his setup looks perfect
 

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Here is a shot of my setup which is 285/75 R17 with 0 offset wheels. Front driver on the left rear driver on the right. Going to a 0 offset from stock pushes you out 3/4" not 0.34" just fyi.
 

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I like that look. Are you happy with it?

Now I need to decide on tire size. I have near new BFGKO2 in stock size. I may keep them, or bump up in size though my options are limited. They offer:

275/65/20 (34 inch)
285/65/20 (34.6)
305/55/20 (same profile, wider footprint)

Just trying to get the right combo.
 
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