35/12.50/20 vs 275/65/20?

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Cant make up my mind which size to run. Decided on the
Mickey Thompson ATZ P3 but for the life of me cant chose a size. Have a 2" HBS level and 20x9 0 offset wheels. 275 specs out as 34.2 x 11.1 with a 9" tread. The 35's spec at 34.7 x 12.5 with a 10" tread. Is the 35 gonna look that much more badass?(which is what im going for) Not a whole lot of size difference between the two and the 35's r 10lbs heavier a piece not to mention more $. MPG and $ r not an issue just trying to justify it all. Please, all opinions r welcome! I wont be able to see the two sizes in person till Saturday so trying to make up my mind before then. Let me hear em---
 

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Every little bit makes a big difference. Think of your truck before you leveled it. It was only 2" which isnt much at all, but how much of a difference did it make?

I'd go with 35s.

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I second AustinB
 

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You might want to double check the calculations on the 275/65r20. Those are 34.1 x 10.8. Significantly different that the 35s.

Can you even fit a 12.5 on a stock rim?
 
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You might want to double check the calculations on the 275/65r20. Those are 34.1 x 10.8. Significantly different that the 35s.

Can you even fit a 12.5 on a stock rim?

Calculations i have are straight from mickeys website so dunno? I can fit 12.5 on stock rim if wanted-20x9 laramie clads but went with and aftermarket wheel. Still a 20x9 which was listed as an acceptable width for the 12.5. I believe im just gonna go big and ill never wander what if---
 

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I know what the stock size is. Can you get a 12.5 wide tire safely on one?
 
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Pretty sure-had a JK with 17x8 and 35/12.50 on it-actually kinda creates a beadlock n a sense when airing down for trailing, also 35's on my 15x8 82 Chevy. Unless im just missing something I think the tire can handle being 1 1/2" past the rim on each side. Would i better off with a diff setup-i originally wanted to go 295/60 or 65 but this tire is not made n that size so up to the 12.5's
 

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A 35x12.50 is approved for a 9" wheel. And with the 0mm offset, you'll have no problem.

Only the larime wheels are 20x9, the others are 20x8.

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Cant make up my mind which size to run. Decided on the
Mickey Thompson ATZ P3 but for the life of me cant chose a size. Have a 2" HBS level and 20x9 0 offset wheels. 275 specs out as 34.2 x 11.1 with a 9" tread. The 35's spec at 34.7 x 12.5 with a 10" tread. Is the 35 gonna look that much more badass?(which is what im going for) Not a whole lot of size difference between the two and the 35's r 10lbs heavier a piece not to mention more $. MPG and $ r not an issue just trying to justify it all. Please, all opinions r welcome! I wont be able to see the two sizes in person till Saturday so trying to make up my mind before then. Let me hear em---

If MPG isn't an issue, go 35". They do look a lot bigger when you put them on.

You might want to double check the calculations on the 275/65r20. Those are 34.1 x 10.8. Significantly different that the 35s.

Can you even fit a 12.5 on a stock rim?

Yes they fit, I've had them on mine for 25,000 kms without issue. They need a 9" wheel, which mine are.
 

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I just went through this same thing. I ended up ordering the 35s. Check out discount tires eBay store and you'll some money. 100 dollars off of 400 or more. And you can use it up to three times. I saved 200 total for mine


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As said above, OP, go for 35s. I have those exact tires in 35x12.5 on 20x9s with 0 offset.
 

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I was debating between 33x12.5 or 315/70/17. Should have gone with the larger size. Don't hate the 33s but would have liked the larger tire.
 

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This guy on another Ram forum has the 35x12.5x20's on factory rims & has no problems.

He has a Hellbent levelling kit though.
 

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296/65 R20 comes out to about a 35.5 x 11.5 tire and will fit on a 20X8 inch rim. They are a bit more expensive than a 35 x 12.50 x 20 though.

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