xd strike and 35s

[jsot54]

So looking to get reviews, suggestions, pics whatever info related to a pair of 20x10 xd strike chrome with 35x13.50x20 tires, going on a 2003 f250 SD with 7.3L, 4 inch lift ext cap short bed. Not sure on the tire brand yet but looking at cooper discoverer sst, mickey thompsons mtz etc. Any recommendations to other brands with those size?

Thanks in advance.

[BIG Laing]

Originally Posted by jsot54

So looking to get reviews, suggestions, pics whatever info related to a pair of 20x10 xd strike chrome with 35x13.50x20 tires, going on a 2003 f250 SD with 7.3L, 4 inch lift ext cap short bed. Not sure on the tire brand yet but looking at cooper discoverer sst, mickey thompsons mtz etc. Any recommendations to other brands with those size?

Thanks in advance.

I like Nitto/Toyo. Do you know what offset/backspacing you need?

[jsot54]

Originally Posted by BIG Laing

I like Nitto/Toyo. Do you know what offset/backspacing you need?

I believe the needed backspacing is -24. Not 100% sure as most people run 12.50 wide tires but I am looking for more of a "bulldog" stance.

[BIG Laing]

Originally Posted by jsot54

I believe the needed backspacing is -24. Not 100% sure as most people run 12.50 wide tires but I am looking for more of a "bulldog" stance.

The stock offset is +40. So going to a -24 is moving centerline of the wheel out 2 1/2". Plus 1/2 the extra width compared to stock. That will be a wide stance!

[BIG Laing]

The largest (highest/most positive) offset you could fit (without rubbing the radius arm) is a +10.

[Southpaw]

You should be just fine with that set up. Most 20x10 wheels will be a- 24. That is exactly what most lift manufacturers require for offset on that truck when it's lifted. A -24 on a 10 is 4-1/2" back space. That's perfect for a 4" lift with 35's. It's the same exact backspacing as a 20x9 with a -12. The extra inch in the wheel will be to the outside though since the bs is the same. You'll run into a little rubbing possibly on the inner fender well and the front bumper lower valance. No big deal though easily trimmed and pulled back.
I have 35/13.50/20 Cooper stt's on my truck.... they are ok..... about half tread left and I have 26,000 miles on them.
Hands down the best lasting mud there is out there is the Toyo open country muds. It's not even close.
I got 72,000 miles out of my last set of Toyos and they will easily still pass inspection. The only reason I got these coopers on there now is, I work at a 4x4 shop, so I got these for $240 ea. For that price I had to try them out. My next set with be back to Toyo though..... and my next set..... and the set after that.......and the set after that...... lol

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[Southpaw]

BTW to be honest....don't get going up on the fact that Cooper is a 13.50 since all of Toyos and Nittos 12.50's measure roughly 13.00-13.50 wide anyway. I see no difference in width in my Coopers to my Toyos.

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[jsot54]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

BTW to be honest....don't get going up on the fact that Cooper is a 13.50 since all of Toyos and Nittos 12.50's measure roughly 13.00-13.50 wide anyway. I see no difference in width in my Coopers to my Toyos.

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yeah I had noticed that. Some brands list the tire as a 12.50 but when you look at the specs some are over 13in in width...I wasnt sure if different makers measure different locations or what the descrepency was caused frrom, Thanks a ton for the advice.

I believe I will be going with the 20x10 strikes and toyo open country MT. I have a set of coopers sst and I like the lack of noise and I am getting ok wear myself, could be better but...