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Old 02-11-11, 12:19 PM
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Default Goin on 20's..... Experts Chime in.

Guys, I need some guidance. I have new ADV1 Wheels (ADV7 Track Spec) on order for my 2GS. I will be running, 20x9 (+16) and 20x10.5 (+25), first question is what tire size would you recommend doing? I was thinking 235/30/20 front and 265/30/20,is this correct??? I will be slamming the car on K-Sports or Tein Super Street, which do you think will give me the most drop and best ride?? I dont mind doing some fender rolling or trimming, really not looking into doing fender pulling as this is my DD and I do take my kids around in it. Secondly would you guys recommend RCA's?? This is my daily driver and I have spent some time searching with not much luck.
Same wheels, but this pic is a 21"

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The tien ss only drop a max of 2". So with 20's you will be far from slammed. It will be a pretty mild drop, but will look good and close up some wheel gap though. The k-sports will go lower, idk about the ride though.

I don't have any opinions on tire sizes, but there are alot of people here that have lots of experience trying different sizes and fitments..
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Originally Posted by 99 GS3
The tien ss only drop a max of 2". So with 20's you will be far from slammed. It will be a pretty mild drop, but will look good and close up some wheel gap though. The k-sports will go lower, idk about the ride though.

I don't have any opinions on tire sizes, but there are alot of people here that have lots of experience trying different sizes and fitments..
Will the combination of TienSS and RCA's net me the drop I am looking for without having to go on air? I want to be Flush with just a little poke.
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Get stance's. they go much lower.
for tires, i'd get 225/30 245/30
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
Get stance's. they go much lower.
for tires, i'd get 225/30 245/30
with RCA'S? or stand alone? Hows the ride on the Stances? How much?
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Originally Posted by 5t341th
Get stance's. they go much lower.
for tires, i'd get 225/30 245/30
i had them tire size when i had 20s.
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Originally Posted by ltran82
i had them tire size when i had 20s.
any pics? would like to see how they sit on the wheel.
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Im running 225/30 & 235/35 on my 20". Just make you run at least 36 psi to protect the rims
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Originally Posted by SmokeyGS
any pics? would like to see how they sit on the wheel.
just search my thread im on iphone right now
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Look into BCracing coilovers have a great drop potential
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I'm running 225/30 and 245/30 on my 20". You need to go different coils to ride low
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On 20's I'll be running 245/30 up front and 275/30 in the rear.
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Originally Posted by Measured
On 20's I'll be running 245/30 up front and 275/30 in the rear.
You can ride those tires with your conservative offsets
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Originally Posted by lkapimp216
You can ride those tires with your conservative offsets
Very true, I failed to recognize he would be a more aggressive offset.
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I really wish I could see how my ET's will turn out. I chose these ET's based on re-search for a slight poke.

Im leaning towards KSports with RCA's. but havent ruled out the BC's need to research more
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