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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Default Need Tires sugestion on 20x9.5 & 20x11

Hi guys, i own a G35 coupe and i just need some help on deciding tires for my new wheels.
I just ordered a set wheels of 20x9.5+15 and 20x11+25 and i dropped my g on G S-tech. I'm wondering what kind of tires size and brand would you recommand for my wheels? I know rolling fender is necessary but do i really have to roll my fenders?

I prefer not to go with some pricey tires for the reason that i will only use these wheels on summer, i use my oem 18" for snow season and i don't race me car that much especially using 20".

I'm thinking of
Front : 245/35/20 [i prefer 255/35/20 to cover up wheel's lip if it doesn't rub]
Rear : Kumho Ecsta 275/30/20

but Kumho Ecsta 275/30/20 seem doesn't fit my wheels, tirerack says Rims width range is 9-10". Even Dunlop SP Sport Max 285/30/20, the width rims range is 9.5-10.5" as listed on tirerack. Is it possible to stretch those Kumho or dunlop to fit my wheel? Or i should go with toyos? Any suggestion would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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anyone?
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:33 AM
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Huh? Why cant you stretch 275s on a 10J rim? Im stretching 235s...then again im on 18s with a 40 sidewall. 10j is close to 270mm, if anything the 275s should be perfect.
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Or you could go wider. I'm running 305s on 10x5s out back and its perfect.
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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I'll be running 245/35 and 285/30 Dunlop Sport Maxx on my new wheels...9.5 and 11 wide.
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 11:08 AM
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same here, i just bought Dunlop Sport max 285/30/20 for my 20x11" wheels.
moog, what kind of drop do you have on your car? do you roll fender to avoid rubbing issue?
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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I'm running 255/35/20 in the front & 285/30/20 in the rear..no issues with rubbing.
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Old Feb 29, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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Currently I'm dropped on 350Z H-tech's with rolled fenders, but I'm about to go air suspension next week.
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