Tire size question

[helobravo]

Will 14.5 R20 tires fit stock duece wheels? Same question for 12.5 R20.
I wouldn't think that they would fit on rear in stock configuration due to width.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Jtspendy]

Quick answer is not really safe to go beyond 11r20 on stock wheels, several threads on this btw

 

[MWMULES]

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[helobravo]

Thanks for the link.
Sure would be nice to find a straight answer.
I do not know what the three digit discriptions
mean.
We all have our own knowledge sets. Mine is not tire nomenclature.

 

[dilligaf13]

You can make just about anything fit just about anywhere with enough lube but that doesn't mean it's safe or painless.

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

I think you'ld be better off buying some different wheels If you plan to go with that large of

tires. Someone on here just posted some photos last week of a 14.5 on a stock rim.

Once you see it the answer will become really clear why not to do it.

Tom

 

[Welder Sam]

when i decided to go bigger, i went with 395's and recentered hemmt wheels. frankly, im with u, tire lingo just aint my thing

 

[PROSTOCKTOM]

when i decided to go bigger, i went with 395's and recentered hemmt wheels. frankly, im with u, tire lingo just aint my thing

That's what I'm going to use on mine. Seems like a smart way to go on a

500lb tire and wheel to me.

Tom

 

[Welder Sam]

they are heavy but mounting can be done at home and by yourself. i know this. only 9 more to go


as of 1-8, only 6 more to go!

 

[Broke Down]

I have actually mounted a set of 18.00 on a set of stocks, don't worry....we were just using them for a atv trailer we built for a mobile bar/music station.

 

[bjsmith]

many say its not safe but many others have done it including me till i have money to buy new wheels i have 14.00-20s on stock wheels now

 

[59apache]

the answer is easy...read the manufacturer specs for the tires. for each dimension is the rim width specified. its a range from - to. if youre out of this range, it's maybe unsafe / dangerous.
if you're involved in an accident, you're in trouble. if somebodys hurt or dead and it's your fault you're in big trouble (and i doesn't mean the law...)

a damaged tire due overheating, (stress on the flanks) is possible....and 5 tons in a uncontrolled situation are not funny.

no offense to anybody...

just me 2 cents....

do it once, do it right.