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

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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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305s are 33.2 tall and 12" wide, 35's are 35" tall and 12.5" wide
 

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Compare the tire weights to..It will be a small factor in accerlation and decell/mpg and how quick you go from left to right..Rotational mass....Just a lil something else to consider..
 
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I am leaning toward the 305, the 35 maybe to much for a stock height truck.
 

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once my tires are done which are going to be soon I am going to put 305/55/20 on my truck. I have 275/60/20 right now. so at least it will have a little more meat. its only an inch taller.
 
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What size/width are the 06 and up 20 Inch rims?
 

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What size/width are the 06 and up 20 Inch rims?

most of them are 20x9 though there are some 20x10 I have read. really don't know which size comes with each model.
 

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once my tires are done which are going to be soon I am going to put 305/55/20 on my truck. I have 275/60/20 right now. so at least it will have a little more meat. its only an inch taller.

275/60/20 = 33x10.8/20

305/55/20 = 33.2x12/20

So the tires will be wider, but not really any taller. Just be careful when going wider because there can be rubbing on the upper control arm.
 
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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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