My rims arrived at my shop today and I am wondering what size tire I should go with. I have a 2" drop and 20x8.5 Rims...Someone help me out,im anxious to be riding on my new skates =)...Thanks in Advance





Jon

 

try 255/35 20s... that should be a good size with those wheels.
You can also use the attached to help out. Big thing is to try to keep the
same over all tire size so speedo will not be affected.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

 

I suggest going with 245X35X20 in the front and if you want to stagger it putting 275X30X20in the rear so you can have more tire on the road in your rear wheels. That will give you a nice ride IMO. Also I say go with the Toyo-Proxes TR-1's, they ride real nice.

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I run 255s all around on my sportlines, you will be plenty fine. I think I read somewhere someone stuffed 275s under but with a pro kit.

 

Here is my set up........

Ford Racing 1.5 Lowering Springs all around......

FRONT: 20X8 w/Toyo 245/35ZR20
REAR: 20x10.5 w/Toyo 295/30ZR20

Looks sweet, I really like the ride too!!!!! Handling improved nicely!!! I havent posted new pics since hubby lowered, however, do have pics with wheels and tires!

 

BTT... After thinking(probably too much about it) does it make a difference if I am lower than 2". I am running TEIN S-Tech coils and it looks as if it drops it a lilttle more than 2".

 

Take a look at this pic of my ride with the 1.5 springs and the 20's. I would see why you couldnt go another .5 or so. You may just have to be careful with the offset. Look at the fender space. I could be wrong but I know others who have installed 2" springs, I just dont know any feedback on the handling or performance.




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Hey Stowe, whenever you get some new pics of the lowered ride send a couple my way if ya done mind! Im trying to decide what size wheels to go with after I do my drop. Also, in the pic in your gallery where it shows the car from the back, are those the 295s? Thanks alot!

Heh, nvm, you JUST posted one! [8D]

 

Ok, here are some different angles.......the ones in my gallery are not the most current......these are all I have at right now......



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Thanks Stowe, the car looks great, that looks like about the wheel gap Im looking for, maybe slightly less with a little more sidewall. You say thats a 1.5" drop.. so maybe a 2" with a little more sidewall would be perfect. Do you know if they had any trouble putting on the 295s without rubbing or bulging?