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Old 01-25-10, 01:20 AM
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hey, i just bought a new set rims and i need help figuring out what tires to slap on them.

Car: 2007 ES350 LOWERED
Rims : 20x8.5 fronts +35 , 20x9.5 rears +40

i was told to run two different set-ups

first one 235/35/20 and 255/35/20

second one 225/35/20 and 245/35/20

i want to have as little stretch as possible and also make sure i clear my fenders. i've done the whole rim calculator thing and my rims will be pretty close to flush on my fenders. i plan on shaving or rolling my fenders as soon as i can. i was thinking of posting this in the ES350 forums, but the crowd there isnt too modder friendly i guess? =/ any input is apprieciated
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If i had to pick one of those choices i would run the 225/35/20 and the 245/35/20. I myself would run 215/35/20 on the 8.5 and a 235/35/20 on the 9.5, but thats just me. Hope that helps
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Go with the first setup since you want as little stretch as possible and will be doing fender mods.
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any other suggestions on what to run? i found out that 235/35/20 for some reason is alot more expensive.... may shy away from it. im trying to be cost effective here. i dont want to stretch because you loose out on grip. and its probably better when you accidentally run over potholes, bumps, or bump into the curb?
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give albert @ TWS a call... he should help you out.
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cost sake, im going with the 225 fronts and 245 rears.. i hope they can handle the socal roads.. =X i always drive cautiously, but you never know.. =/
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