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Old Sep 25, 2015 | 11:35 AM
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Hard time finding tires need some suggestions.

Hello guys, bought new wheels awhile ago and have been unable to locate tires anywhere in the country. I should be running 24/30/20 upfront and 325/25/20 in the rear. The rear tires are impossible to find.

The wheel specs are as follows

F: 20x9 et 48mm
R: 20x12.5 et 40mm

Any help would be appreciated.
 
Old Sep 25, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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yep join the crowd -Those rears are not available world wide. Only made by Michelin and Pirelli. Michelin hasn't made any in many months-Pirelli says they will be available Nov 6. Of course, that means I will need to replace the fronts as well. I can't believe there isn't more 0f a stink being made of this. (I know there are some OEM 305 rears that Michelin has on back order as well)
 
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You may have better luck finding a 335 rear (If thats not too big). I know the r888 is made in 315 and 335, but thats a semi-slick tire.

 
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You may have better luck finding a 335 rear (If thats not too big). I know the r888 is made in 315 and 335, but thats a semi-slick tire.
I was actually thinking the same thing but with the offset in the rear and the width of the wheel I think it will rub, although my buddy has 13" rear wheel and is running 345 with no rubbing so I don't know
 
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i found 325/25/20. Call Matt Wilson at Rebellion Automotive. You can find him on Facebook or on their website. He's in the UK and sent me a pair next day air. He's a life saver. He can get them in contiSport2. They run really nice.
 
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i found 325/25/20. Call Matt Wilson at Rebellion Automotive. You can find him on Facebook or on their website. He's in the UK and sent me a pair next day air. He's a life saver. He can get them in contiSport2. They run really nice.
Does he have the right sizes for the front too?
 
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Does he have the right sizes for the front too?
I have no idea. I just needed rears. Shoot him a message. He'll help you find what you need. He did for me.
 
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Does he have the right sizes for the front too?
I'm in communication with Rebellion now I'll let you know.
 
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I have no idea. I just needed rears. Shoot him a message. He'll help you find what you need. He did for me.
Thanks for the contact.
 
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Pirelli is now making the 325/25/20 tires. Michelin continues to be a jerk.
 
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