Staggered 20's

Five0 · #1 03-09-2007, 11:05 PM

I'm looking to change from 18's to 20's on my 01' X5, but because of the crappy roads in my area, I'm a little concerned about sidewall/wheel damage. It seems most people with 20" staggered wheels run 275/40/20 up front and 315/35/20 in the rear. I was wondering if anyone has used the following combination 265/45/20 front and 295/40/20 on the rear? The diameter of the 265/295 tires are slightly larger than the 275/315, but don't know if it is enought to cause any problems. Any thoughts or advice would be helpful. Thanks.

doc@tirerack · #2 03-10-2007, 12:09 PM

We don't recommend the 265, but I'm not sure why..... I'll have our tech department run that size and let you know on Monday.......

Five0 · #3 03-10-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by doc@tirerack

We don't recommend the 265, but I'm not sure why..... I'll have our tech department run that size and let you know on Monday.......

Thanks, I know there is a slight difference in the OD between the 265 and 295, but not sure if it was enough to create a problem.

doc@tirerack · #4 03-10-2007, 04:10 PM

Looks like 265 is OK fit after all......

Five0 · #5 03-11-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by doc@tirerack

Looks like 265 is OK fit after all......

Thanks Doc, you don't see that tire combination, or at least I haven't, so I wasn't sure if it was do able.

doc@tirerack · #6 03-12-2007, 09:02 AM

The 265 has a rim width range of 8.5" to 10" , so just double check the wheel.......