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Old 08-16-10, 06:38 PM
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Hi guys,

I just bought some 20x9's for my ls430 they came with 225/30/20 on them. These are far too small for the sidewall i can tell it looks stupid. I like how its stretched but the sidewall needs to be bigger. My question is should i run 225/35/20 or go wider and hope there is a small stretch with 235/35/20.
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It all depends on the tire brands as well some stretch better than others. Is there a gap between your fender and tire?
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225/35 will have almost 1/2" more sidewall than the 225/30. That's the route I'd take.
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225's in 20" on an LS will look like a horse carriage!
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I'm trying to get the back lower because the BC coil overs are maxed in the back and there is still a gap. Ill upload a picture later today. I'm going to get the 235/35/20 tomorrow I hope it looks lower by 1/2 inch or more. Plus look wise the tire is stretched but its too thin, i think 30 profile is too small. Just gotta figure out if i should run 225/35 or 235/35
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