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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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20" rim with proper tire size?

I recently purchased 20x8.5 rims and was wondering what tire size would fit properly without stretching but still not cause rubbing issues, if there is even a tire size that will be capable of this?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by blankstar43
I recently purchased 20x8.5 rims and was wondering what tire size would fit properly without stretching but still not cause rubbing issues, if there is even a tire size that will be capable of this?
Good luck in avoiding potholes and metal street plates.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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I run 225/35-20 front on an 8.5" rim and 285/25-20 on a 10" rim. No rubbing.
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How do you determine the tire size you need?
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Originally Posted by c3nthusiast
I run 225/35-20 front on an 8.5" rim and 285/25-20 on a 10" rim. No rubbing.
What are your offsets?
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Originally Posted by Richard2011
How do you determine the tire size you need?
Plug in your stock size and start playing with numbers. There is also a handy offset calculator there also.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
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The proper size is 225 30 20. What is the offset of your wheels?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by c3nthusiast
I run 225/35-20 front on an 8.5" rim and 285/25-20 on a 10" rim. No rubbing.
Could you post photos of those rims & tires?
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The proper size is 225 30 20. What is the offset of your wheels?
You're right I do have 225/30-20 in the front. 42et fr and 54et rear. Dont have pics with the 285's on but here are some with my 255/30-20's. I got the 285's on about 2 weeks ago. I will try to get pics tomorrow.



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