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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 02:31 PM
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i can get a used set of wheels and tires for excellent price ($600)and i was wondering if they would work . here are the specs:

f-20x8.5 +20 245/35 nittos 555
r-20x10 +30 275/30 nittos 555

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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Rims should work tires are over spec so you ll most likely rub on the liner may need to slightly shave the rear. Either way it's doable make it happen!
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 03:39 PM
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the front can be pretty bad problem
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
the front can be pretty bad problem
care to elaborate?
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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tires are going to rub most likely
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HellaG35
tires are going to rub most likely
front,rear or both?
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:06 PM
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Will have to push or hammer and dolly both front and rear fenders
They will both rub had my boy do mine and my offsets are +23 in front and +25 in the rear and the rear still rubs the front rubs sometimes but only on gnarly bumps or when you hit a dip in the road. I suggest getting a 265 in the rear if possible that's what I had to do I was running the same tire set up
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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both will, 245 much less than the 275 but will rub sometimes (when u hit a really big bump / dip)

275 are defintely going to rub unless u pull off some negative camber
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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the rear is close, if you take off the plastic trim you might be ok, but my guess is you will still rub a little

but the front, 8.5 +20 that's very aggressive, plus 245 (meaty) tires, that's not good combo. you will need a lot of work on your front fenders
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 04:44 AM
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its not the 245 thats going to kill him, its the height of the tire (35). i dont understand why people constantly want to run that size when its overspec'd and causes nothing but rubbing. with that front set up, you will certainly rub.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by IXI187IXI
its not the 245 thats going to kill him, its the height of the tire (35). i dont understand why people constantly want to run that size when its overspec'd and causes nothing but rubbing. with that front set up, you will certainly rub.
I think too many tire/rim shops recommend this tire (245/35 & 275/30) combo for 20" rims.

To OP, the rear will most likely rub if as well. To be safe on a 20x10 in the rear, you should look for +40 offset.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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The front fenders will definitely need some work with that combo. I run a 235x30x20 tire with +28 on a 8.5 rim with a roll and still rub on big dips. The back will need to be rolled and pulled or shaved and pulled. I run a 255x30x20 tire with +38 on a 9.5 rim and I rolled and pulled and still rub where the quarter panel and rear bumper meet. I'm going to fix mine when I have my rear bumper repainted and the rear fenders fixed. FYI, don't roll the rears, you will crack the paint a little and get waves. Trust me.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 09:39 AM
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one thing i forgot to say is the car will not be lowered. I will be stock height. Is this still gonna need some pull and shave?
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Now that's a different story!
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 12:53 PM
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The GS looks soooooo much better lowered with a nice set of wheels. Keep hanging out on this site you ll lower it!
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