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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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anyone on here have 20"s on their tC????

is 225/35 the only option on tires? no way i could get a 40 series tire? what kinda rubing will i see?

im looking at these wheels...
they have a +45 offset....


Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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no way you'll be able to get a 35 in. you'll need a 30 series and you'll see pretty significant rubbing with the 30 series depending on what drop your on
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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a 225/35/20 is going to be quite a bit larger than stock... the closest to stock size is 225/25/20 which is only .66% larger.

i know thats a *really* thin sidewall... but we're fitting 20's here... it's kinda difficult haha
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:48 AM
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do they even make a 25 series 20????

and keep in mind its an 07 so i have to have room for the air pressure monitors lol. i can live with a larger then stock tire, im just wondering if i will still be able to turn!??!?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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Go 19's
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:51 AM
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yes they make 25 series
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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tire rack doesnt carry any 185/195/205/215/225/234/245 25 series 20" tires... i couldnt do it even if it was the only way...
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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225-30-20 is the way to go, but i would only run that width tire on a 20x7.5 not a 20x8.5. on the wider wheel that 225 will be tooo stretched and could blow out if you hit something in the road
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then don't buy from tire rack. there are plenty of other tire shops.
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Originally Posted by nebster
then don't buy from tire rack. there are plenty of other tire shops.
thats my point, find me a site that carries it...
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...25&ar=30&rd=20
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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those are 30 series, not 25, try again.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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lol if you run 25 series you'll bend a rim every week.
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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yes i know, i wouldnt do it. i was just curious if they made them. you said they do, so, where are they?

i have settled on 19"s
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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yea, even a 30 is riskin it..

I would think twice about doing this. I would go with a 35 series and have a shop modify what need to be modified. 20 inch rims are expensive, and damaging them is not something you want to do...
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Originally Posted by orangesuburban
yes i know, i wouldnt do it. i was just curious if they made them. you said they do, so, where are they?

i have settled on 19"s
they do make them but they're special order talk to the actual companies rather than going through a discount store and you'll find them
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:25 PM
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hmmmmm maybe 20's on my tC aren't such a good idea eh gub?
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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I would never run a 20 or 25 series tire. Foolish IMO
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Originally Posted by Neothin
hmmmmm maybe 20's on my tC aren't such a good idea eh gub?
not unless you plan on modifying your wheel well pretty extensively
Old May 3, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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You guys need to stop hating, lol! I have 20's...225/35/20 to be exact....yes it's risky, but I love it! I'm putting two new tires on today, so when they are on, and she's washed, I'll post pics....GO BIG or GO HOME!!!

I'm on the stock suspension right now, but I'll be going with h-techs this summer, hopefully. DUBs are expensive, but you have to decide what kind of driving you're doing. The ride is a little rough (it's normal, trust me!), but the girls don't complain and it's always funny to pull up next to a tC with 17s or 18s....they look at you like...'you can't be serious, those fit?!'

My 'DUB' badges are a nice touch too, lol...I'll post pics soon guys....



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