[Papasuki]

Hi! I just got a set of new wheels/tires, 20x9 ET30 with 265/30 tires and I rub on big dips and during full turns going reverse.

I got them second hand, trying to make them fit. Rears are perfect. Front I put 15mm spacers. For “everyday” driving, it’s fine. I’ve rubbed a few times, nothing too crazy. But I need to fix.

I’m going to try a 12mm spacer (instead of 15mm), to see if that does the trick. Plan B is to swap out the front tires, for something not as fat (225, 245 or 255).

Anyone have any recommendations? Pics for reference!

[VegasG42]

With the 20 inch wheels , doesn't the 265/35 tires put you over an inch larger for overall tire diameter ?

26" for stock vs. 27.3" ?

Would the 265/30 tires been the better choice, or is that just what they came with when you bought the wheels ?

The 265/30 would put you just slightly over 26" for overall tire diameter.

So I would assume your speedometer reads a bit slow , and acceleration was made slightly worse with the larger than stock overall tire diameter ?

[Papasuki]

You’re right, I got it wrong. I meant to put 265/30. Not 265/35. Good catch. The diameter of the wheel is less than 1% from stock.

[Papasuki]

But the combination of 265/30, 20x9” with et30 and the 15mm spacer, introduce some slight occasionally rubbing.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by Papasuki

You’re right, I got it wrong. I meant to put 265/30. Not 265/35. Good catch. The diameter of the wheel is less than 1% from stock.

Ah, okay , makes sense. So it's a really good setup beyond the occasional front rubbing.

If you know exactly where the rubbing is occurring , and if is indeed on the outer part of the tire, then switching to either a 10mm or 13mm spacer might limit or completely eliminate the rubbing.

Otherwise then swapping out the front tires to let's say some 245/30 might be the solution.

And as you know , you can get a set of spacers for very cheap , about $100. Getting two new front tires obviously will cost several hundred bucks.

[Papasuki]

Originally Posted by VegasG42

Ah, okay , makes sense. So it's a really good setup beyond the occasional front rubbing.

If you know exactly where the rubbing is occurring , and if is indeed on the outer part of the tire, then switching to either a 10mm or 13mm spacer might limit or completely eliminate the rubbing.

Otherwise then swapping out the front tires to let's say some 245/30 might be the solution.

And as you know , you can get a set of spacers for very cheap , about $100. Getting two new front tires obviously will cost several hundred bucks.

Yes, let’s hope cheapest solution wins.

I will say tho, 265/30 up front, steering is a bit heavier and larger bumps feel less harsh compared to the stock 19”, all season, run flat setup.

Also, I can see when I turn the wheel, the top of the corner edge of the tire touches the plastic cover in the wheel well. I can easily avoid this tho. It’s the occasional dip/rub that worries me more.

[Ultimateone]

265 is usually a good size for a 9.5" wheel also