Wondering what I can get away with for tires on a 20X9 rim. I have an '09 4X4 XLT, I would like a bigger tire but I am unsure about leveling. Anyone have any suggestion on what I should do? Right now i'm looking at 305/50-20. The next step up would be 305/55-20 which is a 33X12.5. Can I get away with a 33X12.5 with no level? I do not want any rubbing issues or have to trim anything. Thanks for any help.

 

not sure if the 305-55-20 will fit cuz i've heard of guys on here who experienced rubbing even with the level kit. I got 275/65/20 bfg's (34.1 inches tall) and they don't rub at all, but i have a 2 inch level kit

 

The problem is the width right. So if I want a 33x12.5 tire i'm gonna have to go with a lower offset so the tire is farther away from the mechanical stuff (yes that's a technical term).

 

The answer depends on the backspacing of your wheels. If it's 5 to 6 inches you will be fine at stock height with a 305/55-20. If it's 4.5 inches you will probably have to do some trimming.

 

i have 305/50r20 cooper zeon's on a 20x8.5 wheel with a 20mm offset and the inside of the tire rubs a little on the mudflaps only when reversing,they never rubbed at all before i put the mudflaps on. if that helps at all

 

305/55/20...barely any rubbing with -12 offset 20x9 wheels. just trim a little inch or so of plastic. pics on gallery. and there are plenty of others with this setup.

 

I have 305/55/20 on 20x9s with 4.5 backspacing and they did rub on the backside of the fender just took some triming.. I also have a 2.5 in leveling kit.
This may give you a little ideal how they will look.

 

Looks great -- just the right balance of rim and tire.....

 

not sure of my spec's but heres one picture of my tires with stock 20"s

 

I believe the backspacing is 6.38" and offset of +35 mm.

 

They should fit easily then. The OEM wheels are 8.5 inches wide with 6.5 inches of backspacing to give you an idea of the look.

 

My OEM wheels are 17x7.5 with 44 mm offset.

 

I was referring to the OEM 20's like in Psnyder's pics.

 

Would 285/50R20 on XD797 Spy Rims -12 Offset 4.53 Backspace fit my 06 Screw with no lift or leveling kit without rubbing?
Or would i even be able to go bigger? if so what size?

 

I'd go with at least a 285/55-20 tire.