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Old 04-06-09, 08:09 AM
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Whatsup guys. I have 20 inch Nad 4 one piece rims (8.5 F/9.5 R) and i was previously running 245/30/20 in the front and 275/30/20 in the rear. In not sure of the offsets but i think they might be +35 all around .The tires were Toyo Proxis T1R. i am also dropped on eibach springs.

I had to use a very small spacer in the front to clear the caliper but the 245/30/20 tire is rubbing on the inside of the fender. The fender liner is completely worn away leaving that long metal piece exposed and scaring my tire. You can see all the marks all around the tire from this metal piece digging into it when i hit large dips.

I figured this would be the best time to try and correct the issue since i need all 4 new tires... so what would be the best tire size with the most meat on it that might minimalize this rubbing issue?

I saw someone else with a 235/35/20 tire on the front but wouldent that mean less protection for the lip and the inside of the rim?

do i have any other options?!?! help please?!?!

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Old 04-06-09, 08:16 AM
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You can still get 245/30/20 to protect your rim. I heard the rubbing was due to some plastic in the fender so you could always just get that fixed so it doesnt rub. Other than that im running 235/30/20 and i think theres a lot of protection imo.
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the rubbing is more than just the plastic liner because its pretty much all worn away from that area. it is definitely due to the metal rail where the bumper attaches to the body under the fender.
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Im running 225/35/20 on 20x8.5 wheels their is a little bit of rubbing just use a heat gun and push back some of the plastic wheel well where it rubs and your good to go!
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any more input on the tire sizes???
Old 04-07-09, 11:39 AM
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used to run 225/30/20 and 235/30/20 with a 20x9 wheel.

the 225/30/20 is too thin imo...235/30/20 is a better choice but i still do rub on big dips only...
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u need to use a plyer and bend the metal hook that connects the bumper and fender but be careful...thats wat i did..and i think javylsu too
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o and ur tires i would go 235/30/20 and 265/30/20...i have 20x9 20x10 and use the current tire setup u have..since ur wheels are smaller i would made the side walls smaller so a slight stretch look..trust me itll look good..
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bumppp i need to get a set of tires asap... more input and opinions pleaseee!!
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Originally Posted by gizbx4
bumppp i need to get a set of tires asap... more input and opinions pleaseee!!
take mine...believe it
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