What Size Tires for 20's

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Lowsonoma

Discussion Starter · Apr 6, 2005

Hey guys, Im kinda in a bit of a Bind.....Now I dont ahve a 300C...Iv got a RT Magnum. but this site seems to be the most informative. Now what size tires are u guys with the 20's running? Will a 275/45 fit? Or do u think it will rub? I really appreciate any help I can get.
Brandon

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E55 KEV

· #2 · Apr 6, 2005

Low, the ideal sizes are (if you can find them):

245/45/20 front or all
275/40/20 rear

Lowsonoma

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 6, 2005

I cant do a 275 up front?

thematrixhasu

· #4 · Apr 6, 2005 (Edited)

the ideal size in concept is 275/45/20 all around with eibach sportline spring kit. i have yet to see someone used them yet im waiting till someone trys and then im doing it

BDawg

· #5 · Apr 6, 2005

I've got 275/40/20 on all four. No rubbing at all. Here's a pic.

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Mr.DJ

· #6 · Apr 6, 2005

Lowsonoma said:
Hey guys, Im kinda in a bit of a Bind.....Now I dont ahve a 300C...Iv got a RT Magnum. but this site seems to be the most informative. Now what size tires are u guys with the 20's running? Will a 275/45 fit? Or do u think it will rub? I really appreciate any help I can get.
Brandon

My dealer currently has a (non-lowered) '300 Limited' with P275/40R20's up front and back, and there are no clearance problems whatsoever. Although I personally don't care for their particular wheel selection, the 20's do look appropriate on the 300 series.

thematrixhasu

· #7 · Apr 6, 2005

Mr.DJ said:
My dealer currently has a (non-lowered) '300 Limited' with P275/40R20's up front and back, and there are no clearance problems whatsoever. Although I personally don't care for their particular wheel selection, the 20's do look appropriate on the 300 series.

I was looking at 40's but too much wheel gap can you repost your pic its not on the site. thats why i think 275/45/20 would be perfect and theres also more tire for those potholes here in philly so i trying to go in that direction but i want to see your pics thanks again

Goose

· #8 · Apr 6, 2005

BDawg said:
I've got 275/40/20 on all four. No rubbing at all. Here's a pic.

What is the offset of your wheel? (FYI, we still cant see the pictures)

HEMISKI

· #9 · Apr 6, 2005

i just upgraded to 20's and put on nittos, 255, 45's, there is about 1/2 inch gap under bolt...so fine all around. Also ride is still very smooth.

Goose

· #10 · Apr 7, 2005

HEMISKI said:
i just upgraded to 20's and put on nittos, 255, 45's, there is about 1/2 inch gap under bolt...so fine all around. Also ride is still very smooth.

Can you send us some pictures?

Thanks

PixelPusher

· #11 · Apr 7, 2005 (Edited)

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20x9 275/40/20 all around & the Eibach 1.5" springs... sorry for the bad pix. It was dark when I left work and I just snapped a couple of quick ones in the garage. I got it back from the shop this afternoon! The flash ones came out underexposed so I jacked up & squished the levels in photoshop and the non-flash pics are totally blurred (damn digital cameras

) but the color balance is more representative of what it really looks like in the blurry ones...

better pics & more info this weekend...

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Scarbs

· #12 · Apr 7, 2005

I got the Tires like Hemiski the nittos 420 255/45/20 they have more side wall then the 275/40/20. So if its the wheel gap your looking to move the 255 are bigger.

info from 10101tires.

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit

Nice car there. Love the Tommy grill. That lowering doesnt look that low does it.

Mr.DJ

· #13 · Apr 7, 2005

Pixel,

Nice looking wheels...what are they? Thanks.

sbreaux

· #14 · Apr 7, 2005 (Edited)

Ride Quality

Pixel,

You have the exact configuration I am after. You ride looks very clean. I have a few questions?

How is the ride? Is it still smooth or can you tell a noticeable difference?
Do you experience any rubbing?
Are there any vibrations at higher speeds?

Thanks man!

vvv90

· #15 · Apr 7, 2005

Goose said:
What is the offset of your wheel? (FYI, we still cant see the pictures)

Yes BDawg. Please! Pics! I gotta see this.

Lowsonoma

Discussion Starter · #16 · Apr 7, 2005

Yah My tire Comp. that i dela with only got 275/45's.....so the 45's wont rub?

vvv90

· #17 · Apr 7, 2005

Lowsonoma said:
Yah My tire Comp. that i dela with only got 275/45's.....so the 45's wont rub?

[Jules] English MotherF***er do you speak it!!! [/jules]

PixelPusher

· #18 · Apr 7, 2005

How is the ride? Is it still smooth or can you tell a noticeable difference?

very smooth up until about 65mph then the steering wheel gets wobbly.. I have an appt. to (re)balance the wheels & check the alignment at a specialist on tue. hopefully that will fix it

Do you experience any rubbing?

None whatsoever.. had a full car with some big dudes in back yesterday and it was fine.

Are there any vibrations at higher speeds?

see above

20x9 iforged.. offset unknown..

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Scarbs

· #19 · Apr 7, 2005

Pixel

Find out the offset that will make all the differnace for someone else thinking they can put your tire one the car.

PixelPusher

· #20 · Apr 8, 2005

Scarbrs said:
Pixel

Find out the offset that will make all the differnace for someone else thinking they can put your tire one the car.

I will ask the shop to measure the offset when I take it in for balancing next tues...

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