Possible to use 245/35/20 front 285/30/20 rear tires?
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Possible to use 245/35/20 front 285/30/20 rear tires?
My current setup is stock suspension with 245/30/20 front and 285/25/20 rear. I'm suffering when it comes to driving certain parts of the interstate here in southern VA. Could I use a little more sidewall on the tires w/o rubbing issues? TIA guys
my wheels would thank me dearly if it works!
my wheels would thank me dearly if it works!
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The very thought of it makes me cringe on the way down. That's why we always take the Z with the stock wheels.
I'm pretty sure that tire spec would fit on stock suspension hoping someone could chime in
I'm pretty sure that tire spec would fit on stock suspension hoping someone could chime in
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Its more of a tire clearance issue. The sizes that you mentioned are over sized in diameter meaning that they will sit taller, thus rubbing might occur. If you don't mind it heating up the panels and stuff to push around to prevent rubbing then go for it. Also, your speedometer will be reading a little bit slower as well, about 3-4mph.
But other then that, you should be ok.
But other then that, you should be ok.
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Front:
Stock: 225/40R19
Overall Diameter: 26.08 in
Sidewall Height: 3.54 in
Tire 1: 245/30R20
Overall Diameter: 25.78 in
Sidewall Height: 2.89 in
Tire 2: 245/35R20
Overall Diameter: 26.75 in
Sidewall Height: 3.37 in
Rear:
Stock: 255/35R19
Overall Diameter: 26.02 in
Sidewall Height: 3.51 in
Tire 1: 285/25R20
Overall Diameter: 25.61 in
Sidewall Height: 2.80 in
Tire 2: 285/30R20
Overall Diameter: 26.73 in
Sidewall Height: 3.36 in
Definitely more sidewall, but also bigger wheels and speedo reading a little slower.
Front:
Stock: 225/40R19
Overall Diameter: 26.08 in
Sidewall Height: 3.54 in
Tire 1: 245/30R20
Overall Diameter: 25.78 in
Sidewall Height: 2.89 in
Tire 2: 245/35R20
Overall Diameter: 26.75 in
Sidewall Height: 3.37 in
Rear:
Stock: 255/35R19
Overall Diameter: 26.02 in
Sidewall Height: 3.51 in
Tire 1: 285/25R20
Overall Diameter: 25.61 in
Sidewall Height: 2.80 in
Tire 2: 285/30R20
Overall Diameter: 26.73 in
Sidewall Height: 3.36 in
Definitely more sidewall, but also bigger wheels and speedo reading a little slower.
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Front:
Stock: 225/40R19
Overall Diameter: 26.08 in
Sidewall Height: 3.54 in
Tire 1: 245/30R20
Overall Diameter: 25.78 in
Sidewall Height: 2.89 in
Tire 2: 245/35R20
Overall Diameter: 26.75 in
Sidewall Height: 3.37 in
Rear:
Stock: 255/35R19
Overall Diameter: 26.02 in
Sidewall Height: 3.51 in
Tire 1: 285/25R20
Overall Diameter: 25.61 in
Sidewall Height: 2.80 in
Tire 2: 285/30R20
Overall Diameter: 26.73 in
Sidewall Height: 3.36 in
Definitely more sidewall, but also bigger wheels and speedo reading a little slower.
Front:
Stock: 225/40R19
Overall Diameter: 26.08 in
Sidewall Height: 3.54 in
Tire 1: 245/30R20
Overall Diameter: 25.78 in
Sidewall Height: 2.89 in
Tire 2: 245/35R20
Overall Diameter: 26.75 in
Sidewall Height: 3.37 in
Rear:
Stock: 255/35R19
Overall Diameter: 26.02 in
Sidewall Height: 3.51 in
Tire 1: 285/25R20
Overall Diameter: 25.61 in
Sidewall Height: 2.80 in
Tire 2: 285/30R20
Overall Diameter: 26.73 in
Sidewall Height: 3.36 in
Definitely more sidewall, but also bigger wheels and speedo reading a little slower.
Thanks for the info bro, I wonder what would be the impact if I changed the rears only. Maybe awkard looking stance Increased overall diameter in the rears shouldnt be an issue in terms of rubbing vs the front?
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Timetoy's list is interesting. I would not change rolling diameters this much for anything because the larger diameter affects scrub radius, roll center, ride height, center of gravity, and just about everything related to real world chassis performance.
If your primary concern is cosmetics (and I'm assuming it is since you've swapped out the OEM sizes for 20" sizes) then you can probably change the tires and not notice any impact. Just don't be surprised if someone in stock IS-F effortlessly drives around you in a turn.
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I think your front tires are close to stock diameter, but the rears are not. I've seen many people using 245/30-20 front and 285/25-20 rear, that's what I use right now, and the ride is smooth. My suspension is stock and I haven't shaved or rolled my fenders, no rubbing at all except if my car has 4 adults and I go through bumps.
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thats funny I live in the same area with the same size wheels and was thinking about going up to the same sizes you were,how did this turn out for you? know this is old thread but thought some more info might be avail on it now