It’s finally time for some new tires. YAY…

Has anyone tried putting 285 or 295 rears on a 20 x 9.5 rim?

I'm currently running 275s on those rears, and the tires aren't quite as wide as the rim. It looks like there's more room. Any ideas? This change has less to do with traction or handling but more so to do with aesthetics and protection of the rims edge (it’s quite exposed with the 275s… compared to my fronts).

Thanks!!!

 

I an running 255 in the front and its has a little stretch to it. I think 285 should be fine if your still stretching on the 9.5 rim

 

Sure, 285 on 9.5 will easily fit and will offer a little more rash protection, but not much. Not sure what your offsets are so we don't know what you are working with.

Here's an example of 285 on 20x10 with camber in factory spec:

 

Sorry for the delayed post. I didn't remember what my offset was and couldn't find my documentation (and I wasn't going to whip out a ruler and start all kinds of calculations). Lucky me, I found my receipt from 07! YAY...

My fronts:
245/35/20 x8.5 w/offset-35
My current rears:
275/30/20 x9.5 w/offset-45

So does anyone think I can safely run 295s on the 9.5 rim?
Oh, and not rub with the 45 offset?
Lastly, would I have to go down to A lower profile... 25?

As always... Thanks for the help everyone!

 

Btw, a great site for tire plus size info. Includes comparisons of all tire specs. http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

 

Tire manufacturers recommend a minimum of 10" wide rims to fit 295s.

That said, keep in mind that:
- Some tires run wider/narrower than others
- Some tires have lip protectors
- Others have squared, while others are rounded off at the edges
- If you just want to look wide, getting wider wheels is a better option

I run 9.5 +38 in the rears and could use a 15mm spacer to bring it further out. Granted i run 255's as well. You should be okay with your 9.5+45's with wider tires depending on drop and camber.

 

Good stuff, I will most likely go with 285s. I have been looking through a lot of other threads and most are sticking to 285s on 9.5.

Thanks again everybody.

 

Glad everyone wasable to help you out.