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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 01:52 PM
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SL55 Tire/Wheel help

Hey Guys,

What tires would accommodate these rims?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20-NICHE-ES...ValhOs&vxp=mtr

I see the ET is 25/27

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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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9 -255 35 10.5 -295 or 305 30
you can look up that stuff on tire rack
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Old Apr 7, 2018 | 08:24 PM
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Those offsets are perfect! Will be aggressive and look nice.

You can do 265/30/20 Front and 305/25/20 rear

I wouldn't do 35/30 front rear as they're for 19s
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 02:14 AM
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Thanks guys!

Will these do:
Tires
Availability: In Stock
Can be delivered Tue, 04/10
Cancel Ventus V12 evo2
  • 305/25ZR20
  • Sidewall Style: Blackwall
  • Load Range: XL
  • Serv. Desc: 97Y
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$244.55 $489.10
Includes Free Road Hazard Protection ($38.06 value. Two-year coverage.)
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Availability: In Stock
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  • 255/30ZR20
  • Sidewall Style: Blackwall
  • Load Range: XL
  • Serv. Desc: 92Y
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 09:24 AM
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Personal preference, but I run Toyo Proxes T1R, when it's a little warm out, they stick like glue.
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Old Apr 8, 2018 | 01:49 PM
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I've ran those on another car and they aren't bad. Mine got a little louder as the wear. But overall price was right and they performed fine for the streets.

My personal favorite for any sports cars is Mich. Pilot Super Sports. Usually cost more but I've had good luck with the life of them over many High Performance Summer tires so I feel they pay you back in that way, not too mention its simply one of if not the best handling tire out there with in reason. If your not a maniac behind the wheel or live in colder climate the High Performance All Season version of them gives an excellent ride, handles great, and last a long time.

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dont use the hankook, they dont last on these heavy cars. I have used bridgestone S04 and got over 15k mi. My friend has a tire store and wouldnt let me buy hankooks because of the results he had
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