tire size for 20s, will this work for me...
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tire size for 20s, will this work for me...
i have never had 20s but have had these sitting in my house for a while. been contemplating based on what i heard whether or not to put them on. i decided to but am trying to get the most meat out of the tire choices.
the rims are 20X8.5 all round and most recomment 245/35/20.
i want to know if 255/35/20 (i saw a pics of a member with these but not sure if he did any fender mods)all round or maybe even 255/45/20 all round will be okay without any modifications. i most likely will be lowering with tein CS but don't want no fender mods or rolling or whatnot. if the above sizes dont work, can i do 255/40/20? or worst come to worst 245/40/20.
anything fatter than the infamous 245/35/20 without modifications will do.
thanks guys
olddog
the rims are 20X8.5 all round and most recomment 245/35/20.
i want to know if 255/35/20 (i saw a pics of a member with these but not sure if he did any fender mods)all round or maybe even 255/45/20 all round will be okay without any modifications. i most likely will be lowering with tein CS but don't want no fender mods or rolling or whatnot. if the above sizes dont work, can i do 255/40/20? or worst come to worst 245/40/20.
anything fatter than the infamous 245/35/20 without modifications will do.
thanks guys
olddog
Last edited by olddog; 05-01-08 at 08:34 AM.
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The One
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Those sizes are way too big:
255/40 = 28" diameter
255/45 = 29" diameter
245/40 = 27.7" diameter
245/35 = 26.8" diameter
OEM is 25.3" (235/45/17).
In the worst case (255/45), you are travelling at almost 69mph when your speedometer shows 60mph. Of course, the odometer will be affected.
As for fitting, you will rub big time. Even at the 245/35, you will more than likely rub the top of the wheel well on dips. With the even taller wheels diameter, you increase the likelihood of rubbing. I think it will also not be pleasant visually.
My advice:
1. Go with 245/30 to be near OEM diameter.
2. Go with 245/35 like many here as a compromise.
3. Don't ride on 20s.
255/40 = 28" diameter
255/45 = 29" diameter
245/40 = 27.7" diameter
245/35 = 26.8" diameter
OEM is 25.3" (235/45/17).
In the worst case (255/45), you are travelling at almost 69mph when your speedometer shows 60mph. Of course, the odometer will be affected.
As for fitting, you will rub big time. Even at the 245/35, you will more than likely rub the top of the wheel well on dips. With the even taller wheels diameter, you increase the likelihood of rubbing. I think it will also not be pleasant visually.
My advice:
1. Go with 245/30 to be near OEM diameter.
2. Go with 245/35 like many here as a compromise.
3. Don't ride on 20s.
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