So the 33/12.5/20 will fit if you use a +20 offset wheel. I installed the same size tire with a +1 offset and they rub. I had to take a hydraulic jack and spread the crash bars 1/2" to get them to clear. If you don't want to mess with anything stay in the +20 offset range.
It rubbed bad enough in reverse that I knew I had to do something. I took a bottle jack with a wood block that I drilled a hole in for the shaft of the jack to go into. I then placed the jack horizontal between the two crash bars and spread them about 1/2". Measure before and after, you should...
Sorry been gone. Rims are 20x9 0 offset not -18. Yes the rims are made by gear and I really enjoy them. I did spread the crash bars about 1/2" and have zero rubbing. I did not and would not cut the bars at all. I love the setup.
So after driving around I noticed in certain situations that I was rubbing the crash bars. I spread them about 1/4" on the front with a jack and now it's perfect. I think if I had stuck with 285/60/20 tires which are narrower the rubbing would have been a non issue. Also zero offset is really...
I just bought a new 21 xlt with the 3.5, max tow package, 6.5 bed. Installed a 2" leveling kit, 305/55/20 Goodyear duratrac tires, gear wrath 20x9 0 offset wheels. My 17 had +18 and I wanted a more aggressive stance on this one. By the way zero rubbing