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Old 07-08-04, 01:46 PM
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What tire size should I run with a 20x8.5 rim. 255/35/20? Also what brand would yall choose?
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Old 07-08-04, 01:49 PM
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Old 07-08-04, 01:56 PM
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or 245/35/20, which i thikn is a bit better
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u sgould definately go with a 245/35/20 4 the front,
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if you plan to drop I would do 245, plus i HATED the way my car looked with no drop and 255 in the front!
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Definantely 245/35/20 and Falken azenis st115 is an inexpensive tire that is quiet and rides great...
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as of right now, no drop. 245/3520 it is then..

bluelex. you have a site with more pics of your ride, looks GREAT!
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I would do 235-35-20
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I would do 235-35-20
Do you mean 225/35/20??? Because no one makes a 235/35/20 and if they did it would be on my car...
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Nitto makes 235/35/20



Check it out
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Originally posted by Sco617
Nitto makes 235/35/20



Check it out
Very nice because they are not listed on NITTO's website..
http://nittotire.com/tires_555.asp

I guess they aren't released yet becuase they are not available...I am going to keep an eye open for these..Thanks for the link...
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BE CAREFUL I HAVE A 2004 LS 430 AND 20 X 8.5'S ARE HITTING CALIPERS I HAVE HAZZ NEEPERS AND THERE FINE I ORDERED SPECIAL ADAPTERS BUT 245 35 IS THE WAY TO GO
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Originally posted by shrabber
BE CAREFUL I HAVE A 2004 LS 430 AND 20 X 8.5'S ARE HITTING CALIPERS I HAVE HAZZ NEEPERS AND THERE FINE I ORDERED SPECIAL ADAPTERS BUT 245 35 IS THE WAY TO GO
it's hitting not coz' they are 8.5... that's coz' you got a wheels that's not high disk setup. you need high disk to clear the calipers on ls430
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HUH THERE HITTING CAUSE OF THE OFFSET BUT I WAS SAYING IN GENERAL BE SUSPICIOUS OF 20 INCH RIMS ON THE 2004 LS430 CAUSE OF THE ELEPHANT CALIPERS IN FRONT MY NEEPERS OFFSET IS MORE POSITIVE WHERE MOST OF THE RIMS MADE NOW HAVE MORE NEGATIVE OFFSET.I WILL POST A PIC OF MY BILLET ADAPTERS THAT ARE CUSTOM MADE THE ADD 1/2 SPACE TO CLEAR CALIPERS
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Originally posted by shrabber
HUH THERE HITTING CAUSE OF THE OFFSET BUT I WAS SAYING IN GENERAL BE SUSPICIOUS OF 20 INCH RIMS ON THE 2004 LS430 CAUSE OF THE ELEPHANT CALIPERS IN FRONT MY NEEPERS OFFSET IS MORE POSITIVE WHERE MOST OF THE RIMS MADE NOW HAVE MORE NEGATIVE OFFSET.I WILL POST A PIC OF MY BILLET ADAPTERS THAT ARE CUSTOM MADE THE ADD 1/2 SPACE TO CLEAR CALIPERS
Lots of LS 430's run 20's just fine, that wheel style and the offset is the problem.
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