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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Please help. I know this question has been raised numerous times but thats what we are here for, to help each other out. I am buying wheels 20 8.5 front and 20 10 in the back..need help regarding tire size...35 front 30 back? Rubbing? i was gonna go 35 35..Please advise!! Thanks
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Old Jan 23, 2009 | 04:57 PM
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Hey Ser, I have 20's on mine with Eibach Pro Kit and user 35's all the way around and I've never rubbed.
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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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If you want to maintain the OEM diameter (recommended), then you should be runnig 30 series front and 25 series in the rear. This will depend, though, on the width you are planning to use. Common ones are 235/245 for the front and 275/285 for the rear. Offsets will factor into this too.

What are your wheel spec?
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