Tire size Decision: 305/55R20 or 295/60R20

305/55R20 or 295/60R20 or 33x12.5xR20


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I have the front of my Ram lifted at 2.1 with the Bilsteins 5100's and I am going to use the stock 20" sport wheels ( believe they are 275x65xR20 with a 9" width wheel.

I know the diff between the three tires sizes are not much... What are you guys opinions on these 3.... Do you think I will have a problem with any of them?

If you have pictures of either size please post!
 
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to make it easier on you....there is a good chance the 305's might rub the upper control arm and a lot less chance with the 295's
 

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I have 295/60/20 and bilsteins set at 2.1 also but I have different wheels. here is a pic20170402_184626.jpg
 
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to make it easier on you....there is a good chance the 305's might rub the upper control arm and a lot less chance with the 295's

I am doing my best to learn all the sizes. I do not like how stuffed the 35"s look on a leveled ram. I'm open to suggestions on sizes.
 

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I am doing my best to learn all the sizes. I do not like how stuffed the 35"s look on a leveled ram. I'm open to suggestions on sizes.
my tires are not 35's, that would be 295/65/20. Mine are the same size you originally listed (295/60/20) which is more like 34" tall, and the 305/55/20 are basically 33" tall(same height as your stock tires)

also like the 305's will most likely rub the 33x12.5x20 this is very little chance that it won't rub
 
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my tires are not 35's, that would be 295/65/20. Mine are the same size you originally listed (295/60/20) which is more like 34" tall, and the 305/55/20 are basically 33" tall(same height as your stock tires)


Oh i know, I was just trying to stop any future posts about going with 35"s lol.

Honestly though 295x60x20 is pretty pricey compared to the same tire in a 33x12.5x20. It might be the dif between 33 and 34"
 

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Oh i know, I was just trying to stop any future posts about going with 35"s lol.

Honestly though 295x60x20 is pretty pricey compared to the same tire in a 33x12.5x20. It might be the dif between 33 and 34"
ahh ok on stopping the suggestions on 35's.

yes, unfortunately 295/60/20 is not a common size and that makes it expensive.
 
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ahh ok on stopping the suggestions on 35's.

yes, unfortunately 295/60/20 is not a common size and that makes it expensive.

So if thats the case... 305x55x20 or 33x12.5x20 will be my new shopping options. I dont think adding a .25 spacer is that big if the 12.5 is the better price.
 
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I have 295/60/20 and bilsteins set at 2.1 also but I have different wheels. here is a picView attachment 115849

I've been researching tire and wheel combos for months now and I have come up with the 295/60s on 20s. It fills out the wheel wells a little more but likely won't rub if you're doing some light off-roading. Have you had any issues with this setup in terms of rubbing to this point? Also, what is your make and model of tire? Any road noise issues? What are you getting for gas mileage? I was also going to get the Bilsteins with the replacement UCA. How is their ride? Any bouncing, clicking? I've been really reluctant to pull the trigger on this because of what it's all going to cost and because I love the ride on the stock suspension. Feedback would be very helpful. Thanks for the post, looks great.
 
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