widest tires on factory 20'' rim

[maxxin88]

quick question i have a 04 vho with the factory vortec maxx 20's with the 275/55r20 tires but i need to get some new tires. whats the widest tire i can fit on that rim will 305/50r20 fit or no. thanks

[SCIV]

I run 305/50/20 on the rear of mine. 275/55 up front.

[blackvert]

i'm running a 295/50/20 on my ss wheels.....corners like a MOFO

[maxxin88]

yeah thanks guys i thought it would work out but i heard from a guy that the rim wasnt wide enough for that wide of a tire that they bulge out to much

[evil53]

try a 285 40 20 but i dont know if you are lowered im lowered 4/6 and they dont look bad and dont buldge that is also a nitto tire

[kzinge1]

I had some 305/50 20s on my 2000 Silverado and they rubbed some on the fenders so I had to get some 275/45s instead. i have the 305's for sale though if interested.

[AKlowriderZ71]

Your stock 20" wheels are 8.5" wide. I looked it up, and 285/50R20 is the widest tire recommended for your wheel. A wider tire may get damaged in the bead area over time, potential blowout hazard.

[Riceeater]

Hey AKlowriderZ71 were did you look that up? Ive been wondering about mine to.

[AKlowriderZ71]

You see that little shop parked behind my truck? That shop is my job. It's an industry book, printed by Tire Guides, Inc. Full of OEM wheel and tire fitment info, approved rim contours for all sizes of tires, load & inflation tables, etc. They have a website Tire Guides, Inc. - Publications on tire fitment, sizing and grading, tire tread designs, tire forensic, etc. , but I've never been on it.

[Riceeater]

Wow thats a big @ss shop!! Thanks for link..