wondering if i need 2 drop my g - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Feb 15, 2008 | 01:35 AM

roodawg2

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wondering if i need 2 drop my g

I want 2 order some 20x8.5 in the front and 20x10 in the rear. I don't want to drop it and the guy selling me wheels says i should go with 245/35 front and 295/30 in the rear. would that be ok? does anybody have pics of this set up or is he just trying to sell me wheels?

Feb 15, 2008 | 04:21 AM

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uhh u should be going with 255/30 and 285/30

Feb 15, 2008 | 08:22 AM

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thanks. the guy says that they will not rub n that he has done this with alot of other g's and that no dropping is required. I wish i had a pic of this set up. thanks bro i appreciate your help.

Feb 19, 2008 | 06:20 PM

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pics of car

can somebody post some pics of a G that is not lowered on 20's with 245/35 front and 285/30 rear. Thanx and would really appreciate it.

Feb 19, 2008 | 06:30 PM

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your front is going to be higher than stock with a 245/35/20, I would go 245/30/20 or 255/30/20 instead and of course a drop is a must

Feb 20, 2008 | 06:17 AM

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You always need a drop, whether stock or aftermarket wheels. Yes.

Feb 20, 2008 | 10:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by redlude97

your front is going to be higher than stock with a 245/35/20, I would go 245/30/20 or 255/30/20 instead and of course a drop is a must

YES REDLUDE97 and I have had this discussion before. 255/30/20 and 285/30/20 is the way to go...

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Originally Posted by mt7rabbit

I searched a generic calculator and it states the following:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

225/40/19 is 26.1" tall
245/40/19 is 26.7" tall.

front
245/35/20 is 26.8” tall a 2.6% difference
245/30/20 is 25.8" tall a 1.1% difference
255/30/20 is 26.0" tall a -.2% difference – very close

rear
275/35/20 is 27.6" tall a 3.2% difference
275/30/20 is 26.5" tall a -.8% difference
285/30/20 is 26.7" tall a .1% difference – very close

based on this new info I would say a 255/30/20 and 285/30/20 is your best bet on a 9” and 10” rim respectively. Like I said each tire varies slightly and these numbers might not apply to the brand of tire you get, so ask before you buy.

if you get 285/30/20 you will have about a 1.7" gap on the rear tires with stock springs.

Last edited by mt7rabbit; Feb 20, 2008 at 10:23 AM.