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Old 03-15-07, 08:39 AM
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my rims are a +42 offset. Some guy at a wheel shop told me that I should go with either 225/35/20 or 245/30/20. I see that most people on here are rockin 245/35's(on front at least). I just want to make sure that they fit.

Do you guys think I would have any rubbing issues with 245/35's or 235/35's. Most likely only gunna drop it 1.5 and 1
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I'm running 245/45/18 on +45 offsets on all four corners ..... no rubbing issues at all.

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I'd go 245/30
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30's are a little low. where's all the cats runnin 245/35's?? Need opinions
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Come on fellas...really Need help. Tryin to get tires tomorrow. Can I go with 245/35's or should I go 225/35's. Or are the 225's too small.

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245/35/20 is the correct size but then it all depends on your rim size. For 20x8.5 rim size, 245/35/20 fits perfectly. You don't have to worry about any rubbing issues since your offset is +42.
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Good looks Homie. I cant believe that there is only one person with 20's replying. I see on the forum that there's madd people with 20's and 245's. I think that the rims are 7.5 but I'm not sure. Think that will make a difference??
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The sizes you are looking at will fit. D2(aka Derrick) is a great person to speak to
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Not too far from me. Why dont you come on up and we can discuss some things and see what we can come up with for you.
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im on 20x8.5 front 245/35/20 and 20x10 rear 275/30/20. Had rear rubbing, got the fenders trimmed and all good.
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I'm going with 245/35's. Thanks for the help fellas. Appreciated as always
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if your not going staggard 245 35 is the correct size. if staggard 245 35 front and 275 30 rear. if your not going staggard go ahead and do a 15mm spacer on the rear. gs's have kinda narrow rear ends a 20/8.5 set tucked in a little bit. thats the setup im gonna run im allready droped about an 1" hope to have some pic for the people soon!!!
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Talked to the shop about the spacers today. Gunna get them on first then figure out what's what.


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