Ok I got the 20" inch axis se7en mods..20x9 front and 20x10 rear. Ive been told by some guys on here that the correct size is 255/30/20 for the front and 285/30/20 for rear. Is this correct? Will I have a problem with these sizes? I want to know for sure before I spend 1300 bucks on tires alone. Please help..

 

I have the same size rims and I was told to get:

255/35/20 F
285/30/20 R

What tires are you planning to get? I wanted Toyo but they don't make 285/30/20 (Widest is 275) so I think I'll be going with the BF Goodrich KDW2 or Michelin PS2.

 

wassup James........its Mike (blue IS300)

the tires you mentioned are the preferred size.......i would stick with those

 

Sweet! Thanks Mike. Now I have to make up my mind on which brand tires I should get .

 

you can run 275/30 in the rear no problem

 

I was told that its 255/30 and not 255/35 in the front. Im going with the bfgoodrich kdw's. Whats the difference between 255/30 and 255/35??

 

I have the same size wheels.

I had the tire place mount up a 285/30 and a 275/30, I ended up going with the 275/30. It looks much cleaner, the 285 looked to bubbled out on the 10" wheel. I would probably do 285 on a 10.5" wheel, but not on a 10". As an added bonus, you get many more choices and price range with the 275.

I went 245/35 in the front, but 255/30 would have been fine as well.

It's really just preference, I prefer the squared up look with these size tires, especially with wide lip rims. Bubble tires really destroy the look at an angle if they stick out past the lips.

Some people say the 285 may provide more curb protection, but honestly, with rubber band tires choose what looks better since neither tire is really going to protect your rim if you curb them.

 

pic, as you can see tires are not stretched at all at 245 and 275, they even still have a bit of room. This size tire you can still see both sides of the wheel even at extreme angles...

 

Any pics with the 285/30's on?

 

Got more pics of your car? It looks awesome and I like the drop. You got the Hotchkis springs? Any problems with them and how was install??

 

After looking more into this...I checked this site http://toy4two.home.mindspring.com/tire.html and it seems that 255/30 would be the best fit since it'll keeps the error within .5 MPH. The main thing I was told is to make sure the tire diameter is as close as possible to your OEM setup. I'm in the same boat as you are so I'll be doing some more research as well. Thanks for your input & pics xxlbeerZ. Like solidsnake, I wanna see how the 255 & 285 setup looks like. If it's significantly bubbles out like you say, I might go the same route.

Thanks,
James

 

I order my tires tomorrow. For sure im going with 255/30 on the front but now im stuck with the decision on the rears. Between 275/30 or 285/30. Input would be highly appreciated.

 

My axis seven mods will arrive today, and I am getting the BF Goodrich KDW2 285 30's on the back. Search the site and you will find a picture or two of a couple of guys that have these exact rims with the 285's on the back. they actually don't look much different than the 275's above. I think they could actually come out further.

I ordered my wheels from Tom at WheelStudio. He recommended going with either the 285 or the 295, although you can go as high as 305's. Tom seemed to know what he was talking about, so I went with the 285 in the rear.

 

255/35/20 F & 285/30/20 R this i what i got from lowenhart instaled on the rim.

 

aha! I knew I saw a few people on this site that was running the 255/35/20's in the front. Hows the ride? Does this setup effect your TCS? Can you please post closer comparison pics of the front and rear tires? Thanks!

 

Ok I tried oerdering my tires but they arent in stock. NOO!! Anyways What tire did you guys get? I need to order a set tomorrow. HELP!! I still want to stick with 255/30 front and 285/30 rear.

 

I just sent you a PM.

 

Ok I found the pirelli pzero in 255/30 and 275/30 for a good price and also I found the Continental in the same size for a little bit more money. Which tire is the best? the pirelli pzero nero or the continental sportcontact 2?

 

You've got another PM, the website doesn't show them, but I've got em.

Chris

 

Thanks Chris. Your a lifesaver. I highly recommend you over tirerack anyday. Thanks again. Ill post pics as soon as I get them on.