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Old 07-27-13, 06:39 PM
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Hey guys... Does anyone know if you put 20x9 and 20x10.5 rims on a stock height car will there be any rubbing in turns or bumps?
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depends on off set really. but if its stock height I doubt it will
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That's what I'm running and I'm slammed. All depends on wheel offsets and tire sizes.
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Offset is +45 I think
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And tires are Hankook Ventus V12

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Originally Posted by 561Lexus
And tires are Hankook Velken V12
Need to know tires size not brand haha...but with 45 offset shouldn't rub.
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+45 isnt too aggressive. with a slimmer tire 215/35 and a a 245/35 in the back should be fine

you could prob even do a 40 sidewall
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What are the tire sizes?
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I'm not sure... I am looking at the velgen vmb5's from Paul at Howey...what size should I get?
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it should definitely be fine without rubbing
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Originally Posted by 561Lexus
I'm not sure... I am looking at the velgen vmb5's from Paul at Howey...what size should I get?
I'm tucking tire on the velgens and I have 235/30/20 and 255/30/20 and I only rub on dips. You should be fine with those sizes
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He is probably running conservative offsets. If it's anything close to the offsets I am running (+38 front, +45 rear) you will rub in the front on hard turns. I don't rub in rear at all. I'm was lowered on F-Sport springs and now I'm lowered on Road Magnets.
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20x9+45 with 225/30/20 and you should be fine. Might be very light rub, unless you lower your car more than 1.5 inches.
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I'm running 225/30/20 and 255/30/20 and am the lowest car on coils with 20's here on CL.
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