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Old 03-12-2006, 05:34 PM
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Need some advice on 20" wheels

I want to buy a set of staggered 20" replica wheels from ebay, but I'm undecided about the size tires to mount. My original intent was to go with 275/40/20 in the front and 315/35/20 in the rear. Since I having some problems getting the rear size locally, I'm considering going with 275/40/20 all around. Would this work and are there any draw backs? I got a quote of $700.00 for 4 Falkens tires, so I would be pleased to know that that set up would work.

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Old 03-12-2006, 05:41 PM
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your rear wheels have to be 9.5 wide just like the front. 10.5 is too wide for a 275 tire. also it will look like crap with 275 in the back. If you want the full effect go with the 315s. Call tire rack you will have them in 2 to 3 days.
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by the way i think falkens suck also. dont buy them. Go with yoko, toyo, michilen, or continental
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Old 03-12-2006, 09:48 PM
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Go stagger, I think they look much better and more aggressive.
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Old 03-12-2006, 11:07 PM
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Thanks for the feed back.
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Old 03-12-2006, 11:43 PM
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I personnally like the toyo st's they are fairly priced too.

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Old 03-13-2006, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by BIMSHIRE
I want to buy a set of staggered 20" replica wheels from ebay, but I'm undecided about the size tires to mount. My original intent was to go with 275/40/20 in the front and 315/35/20 in the rear. Since I having some problems getting the rear size locally, I'm considering going with 275/40/20 all around. Would this work and are there any draw backs? I got a quote of $700.00 for 4 Falkens tires, so I would be pleased to know that that set up would work.

Thanks in advance.
I agree with DinanM3 advice in that the 275/40 is too thin for the 10.5 " rear wheel!
Your other option is to fit 295/40 all round,like some members here.
You will only be some 7 mm over the oem rolling diametre and will fill the wheel arch better!
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How many of you guys w/ 20"s have Michelins?
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Falkens suck the BIG ONE. HAd em HAted em
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