whats the best low-pro tire for 20's?
03-01-2005, 03:38 AM
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If they are around the standard width (8") as the RX8's 18" rims then a 245/30/20 is your best bet. In that size you have the BF Goodrich KDW2's & Pirelli P Zero Neros. Both very good all season high peroformance tires. Both also have some unique patterns that go well with your rims.
03-01-2005, 01:33 PM
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Actyually I did a search & Pirelli & BF Goodrich make the 245/30 tires, but on a 7.5" it might be a tough fit. Are you going to lower your car substantially ? I know that Nitto makes a 225/35/20.
03-01-2005, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Fanman
Actyually I did a search & Pirelli & BF Goodrich make the 245/30 tires, but on a 7.5" it might be a tough fit. Are you going to lower your car substantially ? I know that Nitto makes a 225/35/20.
05-25-2005, 07:28 PM
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I have some 20X8.5 +45 offset wheels coming this week and I'm still torn as to what size tire to buy. I will be lowering the car with tein-s springs but I'm torn betwen the 225-35-20, 235-35-20 and 245-30-20 tires sizes. Can anyone shed some light on this?
05-26-2005, 07:08 PM
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Get the 245's. On a 8.5" rim, the 245's fit the best. 225's are usually sized for a 7.5"-8" rim. You will get better traction, not to mention a better/wider looking tire.
05-27-2005, 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by PHA RX-8
I have some 20X8.5 +45 offset wheels coming this week and I'm still torn as to what size tire to buy. I will be lowering the car with tein-s springs but I'm torn betwen the 225-35-20, 235-35-20 and 245-30-20 tires sizes. Can anyone shed some light on this?
even though u have 8.5 all around.
check out my setup in case u think im talking out my ***
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05-27-2005, 01:56 AM
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I would highly recommend against a staggered setup, if you can keep them all the same size. If you can run the same size your handling will be more neutral. I have 265's on my rears, but that is because I need the traction (I have a turbo on my car & can easily break loose even 265's). If you are running a regular RX8, the 345's should be fine. This comes from experience. Last weekend we had a canyon run & I was behind Addictive RX (245's all around) for several of the runs. On corners where he was taking hard, I took them hard but had the tailend come out a few times where he did not. Actually it was pretty fun but in terms of at the limit handling a setup with matching front & rears is probably better, not to mention you can rotate them.
05-27-2005, 05:47 PM
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Also Toyo has a 245/35/20 in their T1S line. Very good tires. i have them on my car right now (19"). They are getting replaced by the T1R in a little bit, but they are still a very good tire.
05-27-2005, 06:28 PM
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i have toyo proxis T1-S's they are great tires. i have them in 245/40/18. wonderful handling, in dry and wet traction...nice tread design as well :D
05-27-2005, 07:21 PM
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My wheels came in today (Kaotik GT). I'm still in turmoil on these tires. I have decided against lowering the car right now until I see how the wheels look on the car.
Fanman: 245/35/20 seems kinda tall on the sidewall. 1010tire.com shows that size 3% over in speedo and 2.92 % difference in diameter.
Kel RX8: Dude I can't do it as big as you. Whatever tire size I decide on, it will be for all 4. The 235-30-20 tire, not much choice with this tire.
FYI: I talked with the so-called "experts" at discounttire.com and they kept recommending the 225/35 tire.
So final choices; 225/35, 235/35, & 245/30.
Fanman: 245/35/20 seems kinda tall on the sidewall. 1010tire.com shows that size 3% over in speedo and 2.92 % difference in diameter.
Kel RX8: Dude I can't do it as big as you. Whatever tire size I decide on, it will be for all 4. The 235-30-20 tire, not much choice with this tire.
FYI: I talked with the so-called "experts" at discounttire.com and they kept recommending the 225/35 tire.
So final choices; 225/35, 235/35, & 245/30.
05-27-2005, 08:08 PM
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good choice wheel, looks very clean. good luck with a tire choice.
just make sure to keeping doing your research Im sure you will pick a right tire for
your wheels.
just make sure to keeping doing your research Im sure you will pick a right tire for
your wheels.
05-28-2005, 03:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
The 20 " will make you look like a toy car.
Originally Posted by Razz1
You will be very slow too.
05-28-2005, 11:49 AM
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well, when it comes to wheels and tires, i wouldnt even reccomend a 20" wheel unless the car is going to be for show only, or the streets you drive on are as smooth as a baby's ***. running such a low profile tire, on regular streets, you are going to bend wheels like there is no tomorrow..... just my opinion. they may look sweet tho.........
06-09-2005, 05:23 PM
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All,
I got my 20's installed today. I went with the Nitto 555 in 235-35-20 with the Kaotik GT wheels. I will post pics when I get home and take some. Thanks for everyones help on this.
I got my 20's installed today. I went with the Nitto 555 in 235-35-20 with the Kaotik GT wheels. I will post pics when I get home and take some. Thanks for everyones help on this.
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