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20" 2004 ES330 best tires to ride smooth

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Old 04-23-12, 06:17 PM
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Whats the best size tires for my es 330 for a smooth ride.The rims i bought are 20x7.5 with a 45 offset
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Go with Michellin Primacy or Bridgestone Turanza either is good.
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I got 18x7.5 with 225/40/18
you might need 225/35/20 or 225/40/20
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GS4 but whats the best size so it wont rub
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Generally speaking its advisable to go with something made of rubber...

But seriously, kiss any ride quality goodbye with those rubber bands
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20s? oh man....smooth would be difficult
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Whatever you choose I want pictures haha
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Originally Posted by EEngineer
20s? oh man....smooth would be difficult
yep. 20's and smooth just dont co-exist unless you have a SUV or something.
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20s-no man, the ride is gone. Its a great car but it is a car.
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20 inches a bit too much. I think 18 inch would be max.
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20's are going to look ridiculous. No such thing as smooth with those on.
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Oh Yeah! Rub.... what rub! On a postive note, I bet changing the oil is a snap!

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