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Old 05-15-08, 04:30 PM
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I just got these wheels 20x8.5 and 20x10. With the tires of 275/35/20 and 245/35/20 will these wheels fit on my gs400 the offset is 40 all around. also my suspension is on teins 2 1/2 drop will i need to roll my fenders?
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Wheel specs should be OK. Is that really the rear tire spec? It is about 1" taller than the front and 2" higher than OEM diameter. Depending on the tire, you may rub slightly in the rear. You are right on the border. I am a bit worried about the extra height in the rear though.

The front will probably rub in the typical extreme situations (high speed dip, reverse with full wheel turn, ...) but otherwise pretty normal sizing.
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since you're on coils, you have that advantage from the get go
fronts should be ok (i'm on 19s w/+40 up front). your rears though, as Neo mentioned might be a tad concern and i agree a 35 series in the rear may rub. i'm on 30 series in my rear and mine are 10s as well, but i have a more conservative offset than +40 = no rubbing but my tire and fender well are very very close friends . keep in mind my rear tires are tucked at least 1/2".
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I agree 275/30 tire would be better in the rear
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you'll rub with those tire sizes. In the rear for sure epecially with people in the car. You should trim your fenderlining
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30series is scary to drive on..hehe
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what is the process of trimming the fenderlinings? on my old car i just rolled the fenders, but i don't think you can roll these fenders...

if this mean taking out the fender linings and cutting pieces off??? how many peeps have done this?
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damn i was trying to avoid this maybe i should roll my fenders has anyone done this is it easy
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