platinumac

I'm the first to admit I know nothing about wheels and or tires. All I know is I am getting a set of wheels. They are 20x8.5, with a 35mm offset (it's the same wheel/tire for all four tires front and back). The guy at the shop said the 245/35/20's most likely will fit fine with no rubbing or problems but he said the 225/35/20 will fit guaranteed (going on a '00 gs300) with no issues but that the 225's offer less protection to the wheels. Is there a big difference with the 245 and 225 for 20's? Anyone with a 2nd gen gs300 have 245/35/20's or 225/35/20's?

Brandon@TR

245/35 20 should be fine.

platinumac

is there a big difference between the 225 and 245 as far as protecting the rim? i also heard the 225 gives it a stretched look? sorry to keep bugging everyone, i just want to ensure what i get will work...

eclipse604

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp
this is the calculator tool i normally use. quite detailed. it tells you how wide the 2 sizes are and the different between them

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

I hate to point out the obvious, but a 245 is 20mm wider than a 225...

that first number is section width in millimeters...