Tire size for 10.5 rim

tonythai5005 · 04-08-2010, 12:14 AM

I have a roadster sport and getting a package of rim and tire. They are Petrol rims size 20x8.5 and 20x10.5. and the tire are 245/35/20 and 285/30/20. Is it OK or will look funny. I don't have much knowledge in tire and wheel selection, any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

DirtyDave · 04-08-2010, 07:59 AM

285s on a 10.5" wheel should be fine although its about the narrowest tire I would put on a wheel of that width. I have 285s on my 10.5" Venacis only because they were the factory tires and were nearly brand new. Will probably move up to 305s when I need to replace them.

ATL_Red_G35 · 04-08-2010, 12:50 PM

I've had 265-35 on 19x10.5 before and it's a stretch. I've also ran 275-35 on same size wheels and they look fine. I'm now running 285-30 on my 20x11 and it's about perfect.

It's also depends on tires as well. Some tires have meatier sidewalls than others.

Here's how my Dunlop Sportmax 275-35 looked on my 19x10.5. As you can see the rim's lip is protected perfectly.

http://image55.webshots.com/555/8/13...9XXBvje_fs.jpg

tonythai5005 · 04-09-2010, 12:14 AM

If I use 295/35/20 (stock is 275/35/19) is it going to damage my vehicle?

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Originally Posted by tonythai5005

I have a roadster sport and getting a package of rim and tire. They are Petrol rims size 20x8.5 and 20x10.5. and the tire are 245/35/20 and 285/30/20. Is it OK or will look funny. I don't have much knowledge in tire and wheel selection, any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

kevin.z · 04-09-2010, 02:17 AM

why would 295/35/20 damage ur car?

Z33knight · 04-09-2010, 08:19 AM

I have 305/30/19's and they are flawless.

ChrisSlicks · 04-09-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Z33knight

I have 305/30/19's and they are flawless.

Ditto. 305/35 on 19x10" (19x10.5 would be better)

Besides the above I also have 315's on 18x11" rims, no clearance issues.

04-08-2010, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
tonythai5005 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 8 Drives: 10 Z Roadster PW T/S Rep Power: 16	Tire size for 10.5 rim I have a roadster sport and getting a package of rim and tire. They are Petrol rims size 20x8.5 and 20x10.5. and the tire are 245/35/20 and 285/30/20. Is it OK or will look funny. I don't have much knowledge in tire and wheel selection, any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

04-08-2010, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
DirtyDave Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Foothill Ranch, CA Posts: 51 Drives: 09 Nismo Pearl White Rep Power: 16	285s on a 10.5" wheel should be fine although its about the narrowest tire I would put on a wheel of that width. I have 285s on my 10.5" Venacis only because they were the factory tires and were nearly brand new. Will probably move up to 305s when I need to replace them. __________________ FI 18" TDX CBE \| AMS Short Throw Shifter \| Pioneer Avic-Z110BT \| Venaci Mesh Wheels - 19x9.5/19x11

04-08-2010, 12:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
ATL_Red_G35 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: ATL Posts: 127 Drives: 03 G35 & 07 350z Rep Power: 16	I've had 265-35 on 19x10.5 before and it's a stretch. I've also ran 275-35 on same size wheels and they look fine. I'm now running 285-30 on my 20x11 and it's about perfect. It's also depends on tires as well. Some tires have meatier sidewalls than others. Here's how my Dunlop Sportmax 275-35 looked on my 19x10.5. As you can see the rim's lip is protected perfectly. http://image55.webshots.com/555/8/13...9XXBvje_fs.jpg Last edited by ATL_Red_G35; 04-09-2010 at 10:12 AM.

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