Wheel/Tire Sizes?
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I run 255/35/20 and 315/30/20 Toyos on 20x9 and 20x11 inch wheels. I'm not a fan of rubber band tires on heavy daily driven cars so the 35/30 profile combo gives a nicer ride and better protection from road imperfections than the 30/25 profile combo. Have fun with it whatever wheels/tires you choose!
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I run 255/35/20 and 315/30/20 Toyos on 20x9 and 20x11 inch wheels. I'm not a fan of rubber band tires on heavy daily driven cars so the 35/30 profile combo gives a nicer ride and better protection from road imperfections than the 30/25 profile combo. Have fun with it whatever wheels/tires you choose!
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I just picked up 255/35/20 for my fronts.
They don't seem to be rubbing but man is it close!
The 255/35/20 makes the ride a lot nicer upfront.
I have 305/25/20 in the rear but now it doesn't look right with all the sidewall on the front and none on the rear.
I'm looking more rubber on the rear I have 11.5 rims in the rear.
Any suggestions are welcome.
They don't seem to be rubbing but man is it close!
The 255/35/20 makes the ride a lot nicer upfront.
I have 305/25/20 in the rear but now it doesn't look right with all the sidewall on the front and none on the rear.
I'm looking more rubber on the rear I have 11.5 rims in the rear.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Last edited by Roverron; Apr 25, 2014 at 09:36 AM.
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I just picked up 255/30/20 for my fronts.
They don't seem to be rubbing but man is it close!
The 255/35/20 makes the ride a lot nicer upfront.
I have 305/25/20 in the rear but now it doesn't look right with all the sidewall on the front and none on the rear.
I'm looking more rubber on the rear I have 11.5 rims in the rear.
Any suggestions are welcome.
They don't seem to be rubbing but man is it close!
The 255/35/20 makes the ride a lot nicer upfront.
I have 305/25/20 in the rear but now it doesn't look right with all the sidewall on the front and none on the rear.
I'm looking more rubber on the rear I have 11.5 rims in the rear.
Any suggestions are welcome.
You could try a 285/30/20
That sidewall measures 3.4" (77mm)
Your front side wall comes in at 3" (86mm)
OR
you might try a 315/25/20. It might be too wide but sidewall measures:
3.1" (79mm)
Let us know what route you take!
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I run 255/35/20 and 315/30/20 Toyos on 20x9 and 20x11 inch wheels. I'm not a fan of rubber band tires on heavy daily driven cars so the 35/30 profile combo gives a nicer ride and better protection from road imperfections than the 30/25 profile combo. Have fun with it whatever wheels/tires you choose!
I really want go up to 255/35 and 305 /30 but I was concerned they'd be a nightmare, rubbing all over the place and whatnot.
Sir Boost, are you lowered?, if so, how many mm's?
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I have 255/35/20... it was a typo I havent seen any rub marks im not lowered that much with all the rubber you really dont need to
what 305/30/20 are you guys running i only saw i think Toyo's with that size
i would prefer Directional (Unidirectional) tire in the rear so I can flip them as they wear
what 305/30/20 are you guys running i only saw i think Toyo's with that size
i would prefer Directional (Unidirectional) tire in the rear so I can flip them as they wear
Last edited by Roverron; Apr 25, 2014 at 09:52 AM.
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Michelin makes that size, in fact I was a little disappointed that they didn't make a 305/25/20 for the pilot super sport.
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I run 255/35/20 and 315/30/20 Toyos on 20x9 and 20x11 inch wheels. I'm not a fan of rubber band tires on heavy daily driven cars so the 35/30 profile combo gives a nicer ride and better protection from road imperfections than the 30/25 profile combo. Have fun with it whatever wheels/tires you choose!
thanks,
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So that is stock ride height, right? Sexy sexy sexy HREs. I can't decide if I like the 255/30/20--305/25/20 rubber band look or slightly more meat on them, can't wait for more pictures.
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Its dropped just a touch to clean up the fender gap. That's my personal preference, I've had a few cars slammed on rubber bands in the past and won't go there again unless it's strictly a show car.
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If running 20" rims, you should have 30 series tires front and 25 rears. If you go 35 front and 30 rear, your speedometer will be off. This link is a good guide for rim/tire fitment.
www.willtheyfit.com
www.willtheyfit.com
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@Sir-Boost-a-Lot, cars slammed on their ***** are just a little to hard to deal with sometimes especially in a place like Colorado. I like lowered above the tire to get wheel gap not slammed as you said. I assume to rubbing issues with your setup?
@AMGroach I never drive the speed limit anyway and it's less than a 5% difference so not too worried about it lol
@AMGroach I never drive the speed limit anyway and it's less than a 5% difference so not too worried about it lol
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