Question about tires for 20" rims

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11-02-2007, 06:21 PM

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If 265-35-20 rubs, it should only be in the front. Right?
Cause I was thinking. Buyng 2 tires, put them in the front to see what happens. If they rub Ill just put them in the rear & get 255-40-20 for the front. They are the same high, but 265 is a lot wider.
& I know its a front wheel drive car, but I want the look of wider tires.

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11-02-2007, 06:44 PM

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The 265'* are a little less that 1/2" wider. They will rib on full lock turns quite a bit. They will only rub on the plastic inner wheel well liner. It shouldn't be too bad but be sure to let us all know how it works out.

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11-03-2007, 02:11 PM

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Just curious as to why you only want +20 for the offest you should have somewhere between 35-40 and your centerbore is only 70.30 not 74..........I have 255/35/20'* on my 05gxp and you can't go any bigger in the front

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11-04-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by looong4

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Originally Posted by 2000SilverBullet

The same OD and a 255 width tire is about the limit.
IMO the 20" wheel makes the rotors look laughable.
You will notice a loss in braking and acceleration performance.

I dont notice any loss at all really. I dont really drive hard anyways though.
I also think the rotors look fine.

same here, I haven't noticed any difference since I took mine off,(it doesn't bounce as much now) 255 is the widest you shold go, I would think 245/40'* would be idea. I had 255/30'* and they rubbed a little in the front, but I had 22'* though.