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Old 07-06-04 | 09:18 PM
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Question about these damn wheels again!

This is what the dude said about the wheels i want

Tire Guy:
Your car is RWD but requires a FWD offset.
I can get you into a 245 for a little more but I have done a few of those cars before and the 255-35-20 works perfectly. There is only 1/4" difference and will provide a better ride. I do have them in a Falken Fk451 which does have a smaller section width than the Goodyear and the tire I would use if it were my car. I can sub these at no extra charge.

so what do you think....should i get 245's w/38mm offset or should i test the 255's?
To make a long story short 2 Questions:
1) What offset is best +35mm Offset or +38mm Offset
2)And tire size 245's or 255's

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(Please no opinions on what you think of the wheel)

Here is the first post of this question:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...5&pagenumber=2
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Old 07-06-04 | 09:35 PM
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umm...... if i have to choose, 35 with 245. 38 and 255 should be ok too. 35 with 255, i would be careful
Old 07-06-04 | 09:54 PM
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ok.....

i need more opinions so i can get a solid answer of what i need to do, i will get more answers and then go from there!

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Old 07-06-04 | 10:01 PM
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Originally posted by Alexus-Kia
ok.....

i need more opinions so i can get a solid answer of what i need to do
I agree with rominl.
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Do the +38 and 245...It will not rub and if it does it will only be when your wheels is fully turned..Is the wheel a 20x8.5??
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wheels: 20x8.5
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3mm aka 5x4.5 and 5x112mm
Offset: +35mm or +38mm FWD ( i know my car is RWD was told i can still fit these wheels)



Thanks Again!
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Originally posted by Alexus-Kia
wheels: 20x8.5
Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3mm aka 5x4.5 and 5x112mm
Offset: +35mm or +38mm FWD ( i know my car is RWD was told i can still fit these wheels)



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Definately go with the +38 and 245..the 255 in the front is too big and the +35 will scrub..
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Hey guys.....


The guy said the wheels only come in a +35mm Offset.. (no +38mm)

SO......will i be ok to run the 245 tires w/ a 35mm offset and 20"x8.5 wheels???

Also did anyone ever hear of the nitto 225/35 tires .....are those Better to get or stick w/ the 245's??

Thanks
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Originally posted by Alexus-Kia
Hey guys.....


The guy said the wheels only come in a +35mm Offset.. (no +38mm)

SO......will i be ok to run the 245 tires w/ a 35mm offset and 20"x8.5 wheels???

Also did anyone ever hear of the nitto 225/35 tires .....are those Better to get or stick w/ the 245's??

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Stick with 245s. 225s are too narrow.

As for the +35 offset, it will still fit. Depending on how low the car is, though, you are in modding-the-fender area.
Old 07-09-04 | 10:29 AM
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naw.. i'm not lowering and not planning to mod the fender area keeping everything stock w/ 20's!!

so i should be alset right!!



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