Help! What size tire?

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Old 08-08-2006, 08:21 PM
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Help! What size tire?

Just ordered 20x9 Moto Metal 950's for my 06' F-150 4x4 Lariat. Will be adding Autospring 2 1/2" leveling kit. What size/brand All-terrain tires do you recommend? I want to keep as close to factory ride as possible, but I'd also like to go a little more aggressive. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 08-08-2006, 09:18 PM
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I would look into the nitto terra grapplers. They make a metric size equivalent to a 33" cant remember the exact metric numbers off the top off my head.
 
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Old 08-09-2006, 07:51 AM
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I agree. The metric size is 305/55-20 which works out to be a 33x12.50-20 tire.
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 08:02 AM
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Should I be concerned about the change in width? While browsing through the posts, I've noticed that some people have had trouble with rubbing. Not questioning anyones advice, just really don't know the technical side of this stuff and trying to make the right decision. Thanks.
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 08:07 AM
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What is the backspacing on the wheels you are looking at. Backspacing seems to vary widely from one wheel manufacturer to another on wheels for the 04-06's.
 
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Old 08-10-2006, 07:48 PM
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Wandell,

Backspacing is 6.18. Offset is +30. Spoke with my tire guy and he said the Toyo 305/55/20 would be a good fit. What do you know about Toyo Tires?
 
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Old 08-11-2006, 07:57 AM
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I agree, those wheels should be perfect. As for Toyo's, they are excellent tires. In fact, Toyo owns Nitto. The Toyo Open Country AT and Nitto Terra Grappler are basically the same tire.
 



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