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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 09:50 PM
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Quick 20" tire question

Hi guys,

What tire sizes would you install on 20x8.5 and 20x11 wheels?
The classic 245/30 and 325/25 is too wide I believe.
I don't wanna screw with the awd.
It's a bit of a newbie question and I searched around real quick, can anybody point me in the right direction?
My car is a 997.1 Turbo soon to be lowered.

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Old Jul 3, 2015 | 09:06 PM
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Is it 305/25/20 and 235/30/20?
 
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This calculator will help you check and see how different sizes compare.

You will want to keep the variation between the tires at less than 3% or so to ensure you don't trash the AWD system.

http://tire-size-conversion.com/tire-size-calculator/ (use the second tab: Tire Size Comparison)
 

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Old Jul 5, 2015 | 09:16 AM
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Thanks buddy!
I know about the tire calculators it's just that sizes are impossible to find lol
It seems like 315/25/20 would be perfect (0% difference with oem size) but nobody makes them.
It's hard to find a size combo that one manufacturer offers both and are available! The 20" wheel game is kinda discouraging haha
I want confirmation from other people on what they use on a 20x11. I've found that some people put a 325/25 enven though it's not recommended but they are hard to find as well.
 
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Originally Posted by ViSoR
Thanks buddy!
I know about the tire calculators it's just that sizes are impossible to find lol
It seems like 315/25/20 would be perfect (0% difference with oem size) but nobody makes them.
It's hard to find a size combo that one manufacturer offers both and are available! The 20" wheel game is kinda discouraging haha
I want confirmation from other people on what they use on a 20x11. I've found that some people put a 325/25 enven though it's not recommended but they are hard to find as well.
Toyo makes T1R 315-25-20 in size and you can buy them from Tirerack. I'm running them on my 20x11 street wheels and having zero issues. I'm running 245-30 up front and Tirerack confirmed that I can run this combo without any problems.
 

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Originally Posted by ViSoR
Thanks buddy!
I know about the tire calculators it's just that sizes are impossible to find lol
It seems like 315/25/20 would be perfect (0% difference with oem size) but nobody makes them.
It's hard to find a size combo that one manufacturer offers both and are available! The 20" wheel game is kinda discouraging haha
I want confirmation from other people on what they use on a 20x11. I've found that some people put a 325/25 enven though it's not recommended but they are hard to find as well.
If you use the regular calculator on the page suggested instead of the comparison it looks like it shows you tires that come in the size you put in.
 
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Toyo makes T1R 315-25-20 in size and you can buy them from Tirerack. I'm running them on my 20x11 street wheels and having zero issues. I'm running 245-30 up front and Tirerack confirmed that I can run this combo without any problems.
I searched by size on Tirerack and they only have Michelin Pilot Cup in that size 😔
 
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I searched by size on Tirerack and they only have Michelin Pilot Cup in that size 😔
They must have been sold out. Found another source with a great price.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....6590&pID=76722
 
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No 315/25/20 anywhere!

Do any of you run 325/25/20 on an 11" rear? It's not recommended but I read Champion uses that size with their 11" rear without any issues.

I think I just won't buy the wheels even though the deal is good! lol
 

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I widened by 20x11s to 20x12 for that exact reason.
 
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Originally Posted by ViSoR
No 315/25/20 anywhere!

Do any of you run 325/25/20 on an 11" rear? It's not recommended but I read Champion uses that size with their 11" rear without any issues.

I think I just won't buy the wheels even though the deal is good! lol
yes. they are on champion wheels-but not available anywhere.
 
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