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Old 06-14-2015, 10:52 AM
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Would have had to go 305/20/22 to have an equal diameter to a 285/30/20. Does such a tire exist?
Old 06-14-2015, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Furlow
Would have had to go 305/20/22 to have an equal diameter to a 285/30/20. Does such a tire exist?

My setup is within 1% though...245/30 in the front and 285/25 in the rear. I did my homework on it for the AWD system
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Originally Posted by Rochester
Some tough love here for MILcityBoi.
  • A questionably staggered setup on an AWD car.
  • Thin spokes exposing ugly little brakes.
  • Awkward poke from the fenders.
  • Freakishly over-sized diameter on a little sedan.

More like the rims you'd see on a pimped Escalade, not a clean little G.

I'll say this as something positive: the black & polished look on the rims is appealing against the black car. But that's about it. Overall, it's... it's just not good, man. Looks wrong for too many reasons. I can only imagine how much those things must weigh.
Wheels are actually pretty light, forged aluminum....I know they're lighter then any set of 22's i have owned on my last 3 cars. and you're right about the brakes...I hate that but I will look into getting the BBK for the car.....This G is my new toy so I'm kinda like a kid in a candy store looking at all these cool aftermarket parts for it, LOL....My last ride was an M45 and there was nothing for it, LOL. Big difference
Old 06-14-2015, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by MILcityBoi
My setup is within 1% though...245/30 in the front and 285/25 in the rear. I did my homework on it for the AWD system
I'm pretty sure the AWD diameter is the same as the RWD, which is 245/45/18. That would put you 3.5% too large which is quite a bit.
Old 06-14-2015, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Furlow
I'm pretty sure the AWD diameter is the same as the RWD, which is 245/45/18. That would put you 3.5% too large which is quite a bit.

I don't know where you did the math, as you used an 18" tire as your basis but the circumference is -0.56 inches in difference, -0.18 inches in diameter and -0.08 inches in overall height. That's not 3.5% too large.
Old 06-14-2015, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Furlow
I'm pretty sure the AWD diameter is the same as the RWD, which is 245/45/18. That would put you 3.5% too large which is quite a bit.
and a 305/20/22 is a lot bigger than a 285/25.....Dude I seriously did my tire homework and did the math before purchasing anything....This time in my life I can honestly say I know what I am speaking about, LOL.
Old 06-14-2015, 12:09 PM
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Your Front to rear diameter variance is good, the diameter compared to your OEM tires (which should be 225/50/18) is quite high (.93" higher or 3.3%). This probably won't cause issues other than a bit of speedometer error but is typically best to keep under 3%. You probably won't notice any issues though. Guys on the Z boards change diameters for tracking now and then w/ % over that.
At any rate, you found a combo that's different and you're liking the setup so enjoy
But I'm still guessing the ride's a bit firm
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Your Front to rear diameter variance is good, the diameter compared to your OEM tires (which should be 225/50/18) is quite high (.93" higher or 3.3%). This probably won't cause issues other than a bit of speedometer error but is typically best to keep under 3%. You probably won't notice any issues though. Guys on the Z boards change diameters for tracking now and then w/ % over that.
At any rate, you found a combo that's different and you're liking the setup so enjoy
But I'm still guessing the ride's a bit firm

Ride is probably firm for most but considering what I've been driving for the last 5 years I'm pretty use to it....I would post pictures of those rides but I'd probably get talked about some more, LOL...Every car I get I put 22's on, IDK why, just love that size wheel.
Old 06-14-2015, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MILcityBoi
Ride is probably firm for most but considering what I've been driving for the last 5 years I'm pretty use to it....I would post pictures of those rides but I'd probably get talked about some more, LOL...Every car I get I put 22's on, IDK why, just love that size wheel.
Like I said earlier, you're doing something different, and you love that wheel setup. Kudos for doing your homework on the tire variance, many don't with bad consequences. Enjoy your unique setup
Old 06-14-2015, 01:21 PM
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Old 06-14-2015, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MILcityBoi
I don't know where you did the math, as you used an 18" tire as your basis but the circumference is -0.56 inches in difference, -0.18 inches in diameter and -0.08 inches in overall height. That's not 3.5% too large.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc...5r18-285-25r22
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Time to save this thread...

Great idea.
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Originally Posted by Furlow
Great idea.
Are those mud guards on your car?
Old 06-14-2015, 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by qmantran
Are those mud guards on your car?
Yeah for when I go off-roading.
Old 06-14-2015, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by qmantran
Are those mud guards on your car?
I think they look good with the OEM ice-breaker, don't you?

Both are optional, qmantran. Although 99% of G's sold have splash guards.


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