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2000 GS400
Please help me with the tire size selection on these rims:
Front Rims 18X9 36offset Tire 245/40 or 255/35?
Rear Rims 18X10 45offset Tire 275/40 or 285/35?
Thanks.
Please help me with the tire size selection on these rims:
Front Rims 18X9 36offset Tire 245/40 or 255/35?
Rear Rims 18X10 45offset Tire 275/40 or 285/35?
Thanks.
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Didn't want to start a new thread therefore I just posted my question on this one. Since it relates to the same question.
I am getting
19 x 8.5 front
19 x 9.5 rear
bolt pattern is 5 x 114.3
wheel offset
38mm front
35mm rear
Now for the question...
What type of Tire setup would you recommend. Some recommended a "FAT SETUP" but I would like a quite and smooth ride if possible.
NOTE: car will be lowered on L-Tuned springs as well.
thanks
I am getting
19 x 8.5 front
19 x 9.5 rear
bolt pattern is 5 x 114.3
wheel offset
38mm front
35mm rear
Now for the question...
What type of Tire setup would you recommend. Some recommended a "FAT SETUP" but I would like a quite and smooth ride if possible.
NOTE: car will be lowered on L-Tuned springs as well.
thanks
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With the fat setup, there is a bit more rubber. The ride is more like running with 18s. You run into problems because the diameter is now about 1" larger than stock. You can get rim offsets configured to minimize/eliminate fender rubbing. The remaining rubbing issues is with the wheel well liner. With anything that can cause the springs to compress fully (big andfast dips, deep driveways - both public and home), the top of the tire will rub the wheel well.
Again, all this can happen but to what extent, it is hard to say. There are a multiple factors involved (wheel alignment, drop, suspension spec, tire manufacturer) that makes it hard to say anything definitively.
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I appreciate the detailed reply, I noticed you mentioned manufacturer for the tire brand. Who would you prefer as far as quiete and soft. How do I go about buying these on tire rack, there are two different sizes for the tires so I was wondering how to actually go about that. Can we buy two and two others or what?
thanks NEO for the help.
thanks NEO for the help.
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I appreciate the detailed reply, I noticed you mentioned manufacturer for the tire brand. Who would you prefer as far as quiete and soft. How do I go about buying these on tire rack, there are two different sizes for the tires so I was wondering how to actually go about that. Can we buy two and two others or what?
You can buy different fronts and rears from tire rack, even on the website.
Not sure what you mean? Anything on 18s+ on the GS is considered low profile, some more than others.
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I am sorry i guess that is what i was saying, Don't know much about low profile
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So you still consider the fat setup?
is there any danger if i am going at high speeds say 90+ and there is like a hilly smooth area. I don't know how to explain it. like on the freeway sometimes. You know?
well i hope i am not making a fool out of my self by asking these questions, I just don't know much about the wheel/tires.
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So you still consider the fat setup?
is there any danger if i am going at high speeds say 90+ and there is like a hilly smooth area. I don't know how to explain it. like on the freeway sometimes. You know?
well i hope i am not making a fool out of my self by asking these questions, I just don't know much about the wheel/tires.
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I guess I have been on 20s for awhile now so I am used to all the issues of having the wheel diameter be an extra 1". I've considered from time to time going to 19s "fat" to get a little more rubber. It would not change any of the issues since 19s "fat" and 20s "normal" have the same diameters.
Since I am used to it, 19s fat does not bother me. For those unfamiliar with it 19s "OEM" might be a better choice.
There are more tires that will accomodate 20s "OEM" spec but that is a whole different thing.
Since I am used to it, 19s fat does not bother me. For those unfamiliar with it 19s "OEM" might be a better choice.
There are more tires that will accomodate 20s "OEM" spec but that is a whole different thing.
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