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Old 01-19-11, 12:58 PM
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New to this game.

Need some help.

I want to keep it simple.

VOSSEN 083
20x9 front/ running 245/30/20... I believe OFFSET is +40.
20x10.5 rear/running 275/30/20 I believe OFFSET is also +40.

I think I will be ok in the rear once I drop, or will I have problems? please let me know

right NOW my front rims have 245/30/20.. as you would guess... I RUB.
Which isnt exactly a problem since I plan to slam but I am on STOCK suspension right now so slamming isnt an option.

I am selling the two front tires. 245/30/20 Falken 452's

My question... What tire should I replace with to slam
If I want to drop with coils and have 0 fender gap Do I run 225/35/20 or 235/30/20 ?

Thanks guys.
Old 01-19-11, 01:01 PM
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Your gonna want to run 265 in back and 225 up front and your going to have to roll and possibly shave the rear fender.
Old 01-19-11, 01:11 PM
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I was thinking maybe I can keep the 275 since its flush right now, for sure Ill have to shave and roll the fenders though.


DO you think 225/35 or 225/30 up front ?
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Definitely 30 series for minimal rub when slammed.
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ok so 225/30/20.. what tires would you recommend, I am running falken 452's up front which BTW I am selling tonight for $200. riding on stock front rights now. I hear it good to have all four matching tires but also hear its ok as long as the axle has the same tires on both sides,

Recommend me some 225/30/20 tires please
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Those are the right front sizes 225/30/20 and I would stay with the same brand or Hankook Ventus has great reviews from our vendor Tire Rack.
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ok cool, looking into those right now. what coilovers are recommended if I dont plan on tracking her (shes on 20's T_T)


update +38 offset up front, can I run a spacer is I go 225/30/20 ?
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BC Coils are the best bang for your buck! Everyone runs them and the ride quality is better than stock. Talk to Tristan at CircuitMS.....hes a vendor on here. He will take care of you and answer any questions you might have. I was running 225 on my setup and I switched to 235, depending on where you live and how good your roads are I would go 225 or 235. Both are good choices.
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Thanks mcdonald, I live in miami potholes arent that bad, but I think I would rub 235/30 when I am slammed.

Are you riding 20's?
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I am running 20x9 +38 235/30/20 and 20x10.5 +42 275/30/20 and I was rubbing a tiny bit up front on fender liner but I took a heat gun to it and I am SLAMMED and dont rub at all.
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I have Megan LP coils, but the new Megan EZ coils are just as nice with a bit less dampening ability. Look in the classifieds as well.
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Originally Posted by JMcDonald
I am running 20x9 +38 235/30/20 and 20x10.5 +42 275/30/20 and I was rubbing a tiny bit up front on fender liner but I took a heat gun to it and I am SLAMMED and dont rub at all.
damn we practically have the exact same set up, rear tires and all.

My front is 9inch +38 rear is 10.5 +42

so u know am going to bombard you with questions right

are u on vossens? how low/fender gap were you? when you 235 u only rubbed in the front slammed? did you roll any of your fenders?
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Yes I am running Vossens CV1. I have no fender gaps..Im pretty much tucked all around. I had to roll the rears though to tuck. You can go 1/2 a finger in the back with no roll and 275/30. I was rubbing at first up front and I took a heat gun to the liner and just worked it up about an inch and its great. No rub what so ever and I have no negative camber.
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damn sounds like I will end up following your foot steps if you dont mind friend.

That makes me happy as I dont have to sell the 275 rears just a small rolling of the fender if I want to tuck.

Maybe running 225/30 I wont have to mess with the liner up front, what suspension are you on?
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I'm lowered on BCR Coils....the only reason I went to a 235 was because my fiance drives it sometimes and didn't want her to jack up the wheels...so the 235 gave me a little more tire to work with.


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