Tire Size Suggestions: 20x8, C2500

[fancyTBI]

Once my wheels arrive and are painted I will need some new rubber.

The truck currently has a stock wheel/tire combo with 245/75R16. The new wheels are 20x8 on each corner. The truck is also dropped 5/8, but will probably come down another inch or so in the front next year. I have already settled on Toyo Proxes ST3 tires. I was thinking 275/45

Any inputs? I would be much appreciative.

 

[Alteca]

A 275/40 would be a better height. I’m currently running a 5/8, falken 275/40 up front with a proxes st3 315/35 in the rear. I’m gonna be honest I hate the proxes and advice staying away from them. The dry traction is mediocre at best, wet traction is awful. They don’t ride very good and get noisy with increased miles on them. Lateral stiffness isn’t great and they also have close to zero wheel lip protection. I have a fair bit of experience with falkens on the other hand and love them so far, especially the fk510 although the compound might be a bit soft depending on what your purpose of the truck is.

 

[fancyTBI]

A 275/40 would be a better height. I’m currently running a 5/8, falken 275/40 up front with a proxes st3 315/35 in the rear. I’m gonna be honest I hate the proxes and advice staying away from them. The dry traction is mediocre at best, wet traction is awful. They don’t ride very good and get noisy with increased miles on them. Lateral stiffness isn’t great and they also have close to zero wheel lip protection. I have a fair bit of experience with falkens on the other hand and love them so far, especially the fk510 although the compound might be a bit soft depending on what your purpose of the truck is.

Interesting on the Proxes. I’ve never ran them, but they seem to be a good choice for lowered trucks that still tow or haul. Appreciate a different POV on them, so thank you. I was always under the impression that falkens were more performance oriented.

This is not a performance truck. It is a cruiser at the end of the day. Eventually it will be used to tow other vehicles home if needed.

 

[95burban]

Have you looked at the 420v from nitto? I really like them.

 

[Alteca]

I think they would be ok for towing/hauling if you’re not looking for performance but I believe there are some better options out there in a similar price range. I forgot to note the proxes also run very narrow. The contact patch on the 315s is barely 1/2” wider than the falken 275.

 

[95burban]

Do the stock tires rub?

 

[fancyTBI]

Haven’t even driven it enough to know if they do rub. The wheels rub on the LCA which is why I’m getting the 20s.

 

[Stumpy]

Not on a truck, but had the same experience with Toyo Proxies. They were like driving on marshmellows, and would probably induce a white knuckle grip on the steering wheel, if towing.

 

[someotherguy]

Do the stock tires rub?

Beat me to it. The 275/45/20 is going to be considerably fatter than the 245/75/16's by more than an inch. I'd be concerned at least in the front.

Richard

 

[RichLo]

I assume your running 20x8 on all 4 corners? If your looking to push the limits, buy what you 'think' will fit on the front. Put them on first to check for rubbing and if they dont fit, get smaller and run those on the back.