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Old 12-08-03, 07:38 PM
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So im looking at getting 20x8.5 wheels all around. on the front ive been advised to go 245/35/20, what should i do on the rear? I dont want any rubbing, i just want decent handling, and i would think wider tire in the back would be better.... What should i do?

This is for a 1998 Lexus GS300
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u don't really need a wider tire in the rear if r running the same size wheel front and back...245/35 all around is what u need....
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i suppose you want to rotate the tires right? if so, do 245/35/20 in the back as well. if you don't wanna rotate, then you might just as well do stagger imho
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What benefits are there in rotating the tires?
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What benefits are there in rotating the tires?
More even wear, extends the life of the tire! The front and rears wear differently, so by rotating, you even it out!
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What do you guys think about these:
Falken
ST115
http://www.superbuytires.com/tires_b...en&model=ST115

are these a good tire? All i want from my tires are soft ride, and low noise, i dont need high speed ratings because i have a gs3.....any suggestions?
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Lonely Toothbrush has them, PM him and ask what he thinks!!
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I would run the 245/35 20 all the way around. There is a good selection of tires in that size in stock right now.
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Originally posted by Blue98Gs3
What do you guys think about these:
Falken
ST115
http://www.superbuytires.com/tires_b...en&model=ST115

are these a good tire? All i want from my tires are soft ride, and low noise, i dont need high speed ratings because i have a gs3.....any suggestions?
Ask zmatrix about those tires....he got them on his Zauber Gettin.

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