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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 04:08 PM
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Default I need help with wheels.

If I get 20x14 wheels (fuel deep hostage) with 33" tires (m/t open country) do I need to wait to put on a 4" lift kit or can I wait on lifting?
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 04:32 PM
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Is that particular 33 inch tire 14.5 inches wide?
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Old Jan 5, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LESTERAA
If I get 20x14 wheels (fuel deep hostage) with 33" tires (m/t open country) do I need to wait to put on a 4" lift kit or can I wait on lifting?
seems to me that you wouldn't have much sidewall to air down or anything with just a 33. If it's just looks you are going for, then the 33 should work without the lift according to the FAQs. A 4" lift is going to give you a lot of room between your fenders and 33s. Matter of personal preference if that's what you want. Good luck!
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Sounds good. Now my next question is will the tires and wheels rub being that they are 20x14. Or is the limit 20x12.


Yes the tires are to fit.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Curious as to why you want such a wide wheel/tire combo?
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:34 AM
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Honestly I'm looking into all sizes. Just wanted to know the biggest I could go. I was just told 20x10 is max but idk if that's true. Also I was told if I get anything bigger than 17 it takes away from my off roading. I need advice. I do want those wheels and tires just don't know what's best looking and best performance joined. Also pitting a 4" inch lift.
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Are you from Hawaii?

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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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Haha!!!! So that's what they look like huh?
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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Are you from Hawaii?

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Old Jan 6, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by LESTERAA
Honestly I'm looking into all sizes. Just wanted to know the biggest I could go. I was just told 20x10 is max but idk if that's true. Also I was told if I get anything bigger than 17 it takes away from my off roading. I need advice. I do want those wheels and tires just don't know what's best looking and best performance joined. Also pitting a 4" inch lift.
Personally I would do a 12.50 width tire on an 8-10" wheel. It will drive better, do better off road, and wont be as hard on the vehicle
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