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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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I got a really good deal on a set of wheels.

20 inch staggered wheels 20x9 front and 20x 10 1/2 for the rear.

I need some help with some tire sizes. 275 vs. 285 for the rear, and some suggestions for the front.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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F: 245/30/20
R: 275/25/20 or 285/25/20

Is the proper size to retain OE outside diameter but people on this forum run 245/35/20 275/30/20 all the time w/o issues. You can go 285/30/20 in the rear as well. To be honest, I'm surprised you can run 20x9 without rubbing issues. Did you buy off an M5?

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
F: 245/30/20
R: 275/25/20 or 285/25/20

Is the proper size to retain OE outside diameter but people on this forum run 245/35/20 275/30/20 all the time w/o issues. You can go 285/30/20 in the rear as well. To be honest, I'm surprised you can run 20x9 without rubbing issues. Did you buy off an M5?

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Naa, The wheels are after market. The guy that I bought them from had them on a 530 with no rubbing.
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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245/35/20 275/30/20 is what I have and I ride comfortably.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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i have 245 30 20 and 285 25 20 once i ned new tires im goin 245 35 20 and 285 30 20 my tires now are just way to low profile. rides like a brick. i know the extra rubber will thru it out of spec but those few mm's of rubber make a big impact on ride qaulity, just gotta make sure room if ur lowered u have the room
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