Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Painter D · 09-30-2009, 09:28 PM

I ordered some Billet Specialties wheels the other day without pricing tires beforehand and all I can say is "WOW". The cheapest tires I've been able to find are $509.00 a piece. Does this sound right for a 335/30/20 ,to go on a 20"x12" rim ,or am I not looking hard enough to find a better deal?

If I do have to spend that much on tires I only have to buy two of them since I already have the new tires for the front purchased. Anybody know any place or website where tires may be a little more affordable?

*1sik52* · 09-30-2009, 09:50 PM

Youre not looking hard enough! I just bought BFG's for my 22x12s and 20x8.5 and got them for 1200 for all 4

GVizzle · 09-30-2009, 10:43 PM

That 30 series will get you every time!

What about 35 series?

**Hart_Rod** · 10-01-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1sik52

Youre not looking hard enough! I just bought BFG's for my 22x12s and 20x8.5 and got them for 1200 for all 4

What sizes are you running?

nastyc10 · 10-01-2009, 12:57 PM

tirerack has a bunch of 315-35-20 in different brands for less than 400 bucks. Tiresdirect.net has a toyo in this size for $196. they are not the size you were looking for but close.

Painter D · 10-01-2009, 06:54 PM

I'm not dead set on that size, I just thought that size would look best on a 12" wheel. You guys that are suggesting 305's and 315's have any you seen those sizes on a 12" rim before? How well do they fit the rim? Got any pics?

Goodguys show is this weekend I'll be scoping out wheel and tire sizes all day

. THANKS

lowdownstar · 10-01-2009, 07:09 PM

i want to know how your putting a 12" wheel on your truck? did you have the rear cut down or a different rear all together? is your truck tubbed?

thanks Ray

fiddy9apache · 10-01-2009, 08:17 AM

i have 305-35-20 nitto drag radial on my bonspeeds

btw i noticed your in the dfw area, get on dfwstangs, theres a guy in the wheel/tires classifieds that had some 305-35-20s for sell for cheap

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2009, 08:40 AM

You can save 100.00 a tire by going with a 35 vs a 30 series.

Discount Tires 2Go-Michelin Tires PILOT SPORT PS2 K1 305/35ZR20
$398.74

Michelin Tires PILOT SPORT PS2 335/30ZR20 104Y RRBL 335 30 20
$492.33

smashingchuck · 10-01-2009, 07:19 PM

What size are you running in the front?

smashingchuck · 10-01-2009, 07:22 PM

check eBay. I've gotten some sweet deals on tires there.

fiddy9apache · 10-01-2009, 07:40 PM

heres a pic of my 305-35-20, its not the best but you can seeit compared to the front.

GVizzle · 10-01-2009, 08:31 PM

THis dude is running a 20X12 on this build. And it looks good.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=222308

I am not sure how low you want to go with your truck.

For my taste, I have have found you want a front tire 28 inch diameter and a rear 30 inch diameter for my application (body sitting on ground)

Im gonna run a Front 20X8.5 255/40/20
Rear 22X10 285/35/22
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

Painter D · 10-02-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

i want to know how your putting a 12" wheel on your truck? did you have the rear cut down or a different rear all together? is your truck tubbed?

thanks Ray

Stock rearend, widened wheel tubs, 7" BS on wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

What size are you running in the front?

20x8.5 with a 255/40/20

lowdownstar · 10-02-2009, 07:06 PM

I can't wait to see pic's when your done. I have always liked your truck and it keeps getting better and better!

Keep up the good work.

Thanks Ray

Grande Rojo · 10-07-2009, 09:29 AM

I use a 20x12 on the rear. I have 315/35/20's they fit the rim good. I buy mine as take off's on ebay. They came stock on BMW X5's so you can find them pretty easy.

rustSpot · 10-11-2009, 04:07 AM

Just to throw this out there....I have a brand new set of Sportsman S/R 29x18x20's in my storage I'd let go for cheap. Not neccessarily trying to sell them but if it would help you out. I'll show you a pic of a vette with 12 in. wide wheels, same tire. I didn't see this car in person to verify wheel or tire size but this was claimed in another post. Anyway if they'll work for you pm me.

chapster · 10-11-2009, 11:28 AM

Hey rustspot,

Where is the thread on that vette. It sure looks more like a 15" tire compared to a 18" wide tire. I just ordered the 29/15/20 S/R's and that width is what I am expecting.

Painter D · 10-11-2009, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chapster

Hey rustspot,

Where is the thread on that vette. It sure looks more like a 15" tire compared to a 18" wide tire. I just ordered the 29/15/20 S/R's and that width is what I am expecting.

I didn't know they made a 29/15/20 I thought the 29/18/20 was the closest size they made for my application. If they make a 15" wide tire that would be better for my app.

Boy, I've got to get better at researching things.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-11-2009, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69chevyshort

I didn't know they made a 29/15/20 I thought the 29/18/20 was the closest size they made for my application. If they make a 15" wide tire that would be better for my app.

Boy, I've got to get better at researching things.

Here's what summit offers....

http://www.summitracing.com/search/P...ickey+thompson

chapster · 10-11-2009, 03:40 PM

The 15" wide tires are new for MT. They reccommend a min. of 13" wide wheel. I know people put them on 12" wheels but I am going to run a 13"

09-30-2009, 09:28 PM	#1
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) I ordered some Billet Specialties wheels the other day without pricing tires beforehand and all I can say is "WOW". The cheapest tires I've been able to find are $509.00 a piece. Does this sound right for a 335/30/20 ,to go on a 20"x12" rim ,or am I not looking hard enough to find a better deal? If I do have to spend that much on tires I only have to buy two of them since I already have the new tires for the front purchased. Anybody know any place or website where tires may be a little more affordable? __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 Last edited by Painter D; 09-30-2009 at 09:54 PM.

09-30-2009, 09:50 PM	#2
1sik52 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gulfport, Ms Posts: 833	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) Youre not looking hard enough! I just bought BFG's for my 22x12s and 20x8.5 and got them for 1200 for all 4

09-30-2009, 10:43 PM	#3
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) That 30 series will get you every time! What about 35 series?

10-01-2009, 12:57 PM	#5
nastyc10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 516	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) tirerack has a bunch of 315-35-20 in different brands for less than 400 bucks. Tiresdirect.net has a toyo in this size for $196. they are not the size you were looking for but close.

10-01-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) I'm not dead set on that size, I just thought that size would look best on a 12" wheel. You guys that are suggesting 305's and 315's have any you seen those sizes on a 12" rim before? How well do they fit the rim? Got any pics? Goodguys show is this weekend I'll be scoping out wheel and tire sizes all day. THANKS __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

10-01-2009, 07:09 PM	#7
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) i want to know how your putting a 12" wheel on your truck? did you have the rear cut down or a different rear all together? is your truck tubbed? thanks Ray

10-01-2009, 08:17 AM	#8
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) i have 305-35-20 nitto drag radial on my bonspeeds btw i noticed your in the dfw area, get on dfwstangs, theres a guy in the wheel/tires classifieds that had some 305-35-20s for sell for cheap Last edited by fiddy9apache; 10-01-2009 at 08:19 AM.

10-01-2009, 08:40 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) You can save 100.00 a tire by going with a 35 vs a 30 series. Discount Tires 2Go-Michelin Tires PILOT SPORT PS2 K1 305/35ZR20 $398.74 Michelin Tires PILOT SPORT PS2 335/30ZR20 104Y RRBL 335 30 20 $492.33 __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-01-2009 at 08:40 AM.

10-01-2009, 07:19 PM	#10
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) What size are you running in the front? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-01-2009, 07:22 PM	#11
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) check eBay. I've gotten some sweet deals on tires there. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

10-01-2009, 07:40 PM	#12
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) heres a pic of my 305-35-20, its not the best but you can seeit compared to the front.

10-01-2009, 08:31 PM	#13
GVizzle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Clemente, CA Posts: 405	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) THis dude is running a 20X12 on this build. And it looks good. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=222308 I am not sure how low you want to go with your truck. For my taste, I have have found you want a front tire 28 inch diameter and a rear 30 inch diameter for my application (body sitting on ground) Im gonna run a Front 20X8.5 255/40/20 Rear 22X10 285/35/22 GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!

10-02-2009, 07:06 PM	#15
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) I can't wait to see pic's when your done. I have always liked your truck and it keeps getting better and better! Keep up the good work. Thanks Ray

10-07-2009, 09:29 AM	#16
Grande Rojo paper or plastic? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 671	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) I use a 20x12 on the rear. I have 315/35/20's they fit the rim good. I buy mine as take off's on ebay. They came stock on BMW X5's so you can find them pretty easy. __________________ 1967 Chevy SWB 250 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442157 1977 Chevy SWB 454 No More 454 getting 5.3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=310518 1977 Stepside Truck of the month winner http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=135524 1965 Chevy C10 454 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731372 1975 Dodge Power Wagon http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7871388

10-11-2009, 04:07 AM	#17
rustSpot NO REGRETS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 498	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) Just to throw this out there....I have a brand new set of Sportsman S/R 29x18x20's in my storage I'd let go for cheap. Not neccessarily trying to sell them but if it would help you out. I'll show you a pic of a vette with 12 in. wide wheels, same tire. I didn't see this car in person to verify wheel or tire size but this was claimed in another post. Anyway if they'll work for you pm me. Attached Images Last edited by rustSpot; 10-11-2009 at 04:14 AM.



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10-11-2009, 11:28 AM	#18
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) Hey rustspot, Where is the thread on that vette. It sure looks more like a 15" tire compared to a 18" wide tire. I just ordered the 29/15/20 S/R's and that width is what I am expecting.

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chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: Tires for 20"x12" rim. (too much $$$$) The 15" wide tires are new for MT. They reccommend a min. of 13" wide wheel. I know people put them on 12" wheels but I am going to run a 13"

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