Ice350

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Many of you know from another thread I am waiting on newly ordered wheels. While waiting I'm trying to carefully choose which tires to get. I want Bridgestone RE960AS in 245-35-20. Problem is I keep hearing that size tire will have serious rubbing problem and I should go with 245-30. I like having as much rubber as possible so before I pull the trigger, I want to know what you guys with 20's have to say. Especially those who have tried 245-35-20. I checked every page in the 3GS section but no threads on the subject.

So what's your advise...post pics of the 245-35 and 245-30 so that I can see the difference in height.

Thanks in advance.

EyeKutr

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Did you try this site ?

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Ice350

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Yes I have. Here's the comparison to the 19's I had on before.

245-40-19
Diameter 26.71 in 678.43 mm
Circumference 83.91 in 2131.3 mm

245-35-20
Diameter 26.75 in 679.45 mm
Circumference 84.03 in 2134.3 mm

Based on these numbers, it should be okay. So I'm confused why people are saying 245-35-20 rubs. 3 millimeter more circumference is so small, I don't see it being a problem. I am going to tape measure the well though but I want to hear real world experience.

EyeKutr

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Reggiek
I have 245/45/18s and it barely rubs in the plastic molding, so I know the 245/40 19s must rub in the wells, at the back when tire is turned 30 degrees, so the 20s will also give an issue at the 35 profile

Ice350

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No one out there with 20x8.5 wheels with 245-35 tires care to share?
Is this what it's like in the 3GS section? Lot's of viewers but no comaraderie (sp)? No opinions?

leestoy

I Would Definitely Go With 245/30/20 And 285/25/20 To Ensure That You Will Have No Rubbing Issues.i'm Running 20/8.5 And 20x10.. I Have A Pretty Good Drop With The Jic-vip Coilovers.2-1/2".and No Rubbing Here. I Have Heard Just About Everyone With The 245/35 Have Issues... Just My $.02 ... Also Where In Fla Are You Reggie... Wpb Here... Are You Going To The Jm Meet Next Weekend??

Ice350

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I live in Ft Laud and I will be at the JMLexus meet Sun.
Thanks for your advise. Hopefully, someone with 245-35 will chime in.
See ya.