42 offset 20x10 rear. Can I do 35 series?
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42 offset 20x10 rear. Can I do 35 series?
I have a pair of rims 42 offset 20x10 for rear. I will shave fenders and drop 1.0" with eibach springs. Has any one put 275/35/20 tires on a setup like this with no rub? I really dont want 30 series in back. other question is should I go with nitto 555s or kumho tires. I heard 555s have rubbing issues.
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It'll look like a truck tire on the GS. The 275/35-20 is 2.25" taller than the
OE 235/45-17, so it'll significantly change the gearing... and make the car slower.
I wouldn't recommend it, but it might work... it depends on which brand/model
of tire you choose. For example, certain Michelin and Dunlop tires are so
"square shouldered" that they might touch the fender.
If you're going 245/35-20 front + 275/35-20 rear, you may also have ABS
and TCS issues due to the taller rear tires.
235/45-17 = 25.33" diameter
245/30-20 = 25.79" diameter ("correct" +3 fitment)
245/35-20 = 26.75" diameter
275/35-20 = 27.58" diameter
275/30-20 = 26.50" diameter
285/30-20 = 26.73" diameter (best match for 245/35-20)
OE 235/45-17, so it'll significantly change the gearing... and make the car slower.
I wouldn't recommend it, but it might work... it depends on which brand/model
of tire you choose. For example, certain Michelin and Dunlop tires are so
"square shouldered" that they might touch the fender.
If you're going 245/35-20 front + 275/35-20 rear, you may also have ABS
and TCS issues due to the taller rear tires.
235/45-17 = 25.33" diameter
245/30-20 = 25.79" diameter ("correct" +3 fitment)
245/35-20 = 26.75" diameter
275/35-20 = 27.58" diameter
275/30-20 = 26.50" diameter
285/30-20 = 26.73" diameter (best match for 245/35-20)
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Ahh I see work it works. I guess I didnt understand how tires worked. so with a 20x10 should I go with a 285/30/20 or a 275/30/20? with a 1 inch drop and a 42 offset will 285/30 rubs? Also does it matter if their nitto 555s or kumhos? Which shoul I go with?
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I have seen a 2GS with 20x8.5 / 20x10 and 245/35 - 275/35-20 tires, it honestly looked like a old hot rod with slicks and skinny's, with a huge fat rear tire and a small slim front one.
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Im about to get wheels on my GS. thinking 20 by 8.5 in front with 245 34 20 and 20 by 9.5 in back with 275 35 20. You think i will have problems. Im getting Iforged rims so their gonna build the rims to my offset.
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