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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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I was wondering if anyone is running 305/50/20 or 295/50/20 on an oem wheel? I like my 275/55/20's but i think wider would be nicer and i don't want to gain any height. also has anyone tried the Hankook Ventus ST RHO6 or the Nitto NT420S tires?
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Can't say anything bad about my Hankook Ventus ST RHO6.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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I've got the Hankooks in 275/55/20 and really like them so far. They seem to have pretty good traction behind the Radix.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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How about 285/50-20's on Joe Gibbs wheels? Not exactly an OEM wheel, but GM approved, and the tires are "only" 31" tall, compared to 32" (I think) of say a 275/55...
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 10:43 PM
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I like the Hankooks too.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by budhayes3
How about 285/50-20's on Joe Gibbs wheels? Not exactly an OEM wheel, but GM approved, and the tires are "only" 31" tall, compared to 32" (I think) of say a 275/55...

I got 285/50-20 General Grabber UHP's on my SS wheels and they are a perfect size for a 8.5" wide wheel, IMO. I like the width and the height isn't too tall.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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I'm running 305/35/20 Nitto 555R's on stock NNBS , so the 305 part won't be a problem.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Cuerva
I'm running 305/35/20 Nitto 555R's on stock NNBS , so the 305 part won't be a problem.
305/35 on OEM rims...what width is the rim? Dont they need to be at leat 9 or 9.5 inches wide? I'm running Toyo Proxes II 305/50/20 on AMR RT-S. Had Falken Zeix 305/50/20 before these. Ull have some slight rubbing on hard turns initially, but u can let it wear or do some minor trimming of the plastic. R/
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No problem with using a 305/50R20 on a stock 20 inch wheel.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 10:06 PM
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those running the 305 or 295, any rubbing? also can you post some pics? i want to see if they buldge too much.

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