20's on a 4x4
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20's on a 4x4
I am considering putting 20's on my 4x4 Supercrew Lariat. Since my truck is a 4x4, I don't want low profile tires like most people who get 20's. However, I am not looking to get huge tires. Any suggestions on a tire size that will maintain the 4x4 look and still be good on the road? Who out there has 20's on their 4x4?
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One way to go is as follows:
Centerline Crossfire 20x8.5 wheel. This wheel has a 6 inch BS and a +38 offset; just right for the 04 150. Toyo (or other) tires in a 305x55x20 will give you a 33 inch tire that is very wide, but will fit nicely inside the wheel well. This combination will be very quite and smooth for highway driving and balance out very well. The new Donahoe spacer kit (or other) will work nicely with this tire wheel set-up.
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Centerline Crossfire 20x8.5 wheel. This wheel has a 6 inch BS and a +38 offset; just right for the 04 150. Toyo (or other) tires in a 305x55x20 will give you a 33 inch tire that is very wide, but will fit nicely inside the wheel well. This combination will be very quite and smooth for highway driving and balance out very well. The new Donahoe spacer kit (or other) will work nicely with this tire wheel set-up.
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Rancho 4 inch lift. Max wheel back space 6 inch. Toyo OPEN M/T 35 x 12.5 x 20...
Centerline Crossfire 20x8.5 wheel. This system can also use your stock rim which I have seen some people put a 35 inch tire on 17 x 7.5/18 x 7.5 rim
Sounds like the package I am getting. The 6 inch lift requires back space 5 inches. Hard to find a 20 inch rim, but there some Centerline Tomahawk series.
Agree putting LOW PROFILE tires on 4x4 IS JUST WRONG......
Centerline Crossfire 20x8.5 wheel. This system can also use your stock rim which I have seen some people put a 35 inch tire on 17 x 7.5/18 x 7.5 rim
Sounds like the package I am getting. The 6 inch lift requires back space 5 inches. Hard to find a 20 inch rim, but there some Centerline Tomahawk series.
Agree putting LOW PROFILE tires on 4x4 IS JUST WRONG......
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Originally Posted by 2004White4xScrew
Thanks Squirrel. Truck looks good. Did you have to do anything to get those to fit? Level the front, etc?
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I think small rim big tire looks the best on a 4x4 .20" rim=40" tire.I was disapointed when I found out 17"rims was as small of a rim on the 04.I would have went with 35's on 15 inch rims.Go with what looks good to you...
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Originally Posted by hoff
I think small rim big tire looks the best on a 4x4 .20" rim=40" tire.I was disapointed when I found out 17"rims was as small of a rim on the 04.I would have went with 35's on 15 inch rims.Go with what looks good to you...
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I think these rims will look good on a 4 inch rancho lift with 35" tires. Centerline does make a 17 x 8.5.
20" Crossfire
Ford F-150 '04 Lifted 2.5
Toyo 305/55/R20. special thanks to Greg at Toyo Tires, Philip at Precision Grilles,and Craig at Daystar Lifts, Magnaflow Exhaust and the guys at Wheel Warehouse
(wheel feautured in Crossfire Series)
20" Crossfire
Ford F-150 '04 Lifted 2.5
Toyo 305/55/R20. special thanks to Greg at Toyo Tires, Philip at Precision Grilles,and Craig at Daystar Lifts, Magnaflow Exhaust and the guys at Wheel Warehouse
(wheel feautured in Crossfire Series)
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Originally Posted by blkFRDf1504x4lar2004
20 rims on 35" and above tire look good.
I love low profile tires on 20" and bigger wheels on 4X2 F150's (especially the SVT Editions and 2000 - 2001 Harley Editions).
Just my opinion.
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I wish I can slop on 38" tires, but for the crossfires w/6inch backspace, the highest 04F150 can go is 4" Rancho lift. So I have to settle with Toyo Open Country M/T 35 X 12.5/20. The tires look small in the picture.
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Is there still people around that do more then 50% of their driving off-road? if not, I can't justify driving around on noisy *** mud terrain type tires.
I still use 4wd alot, towing, on the beach, etc... 20'' wheels or not, I can still go just about anywhere I feel the need too..
I still use 4wd alot, towing, on the beach, etc... 20'' wheels or not, I can still go just about anywhere I feel the need too..
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I am between choosing a 20" Kaiser wheel and nitto 404 305/50/20....or the Yoko 502 in the same size. I also like the look of the grappler but almost never go off road. Just some muddy or snow covered job sites. I want a tire that is quiet and smooth riding. The goodies lt275/65/18 I have now are horrible! Pi** me off every time I get in the truck.....It took a while to pick the Kaiser pyramid wheels now I got to decide what tires..I do like the grappler's in the 305/55/20 but not sure on the ride or noise.... I am also used to good handling cars and thought the performance-highway tire would be good for this.....