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Old 07-23-2017, 02:40 PM   #1
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Re: Anybody running a 255/45/20 and 295/40/20 combo?

Here's the update. I went with 245/45/20s on the front with a 3.5" drop and American Racing VN 425s, 8.5" wide with 5.25" backspace.
The rear has a 5.5" drop with 295/40/20s on 10" wide wheels and 5.5" of backspace.
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Old 07-23-2017, 03:10 PM   #2
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Re: Anybody running a 255/45/20 and 295/40/20 combo?

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Here's the update. I went with 245/45/20s on the front with a 3.5" drop and American Racing VN 425s, 8.5" wide with 5.25" backspace.
The rear has a 5.5" drop with 295/40/20s on 10" wide wheels and 5.5" of backspace.
Looks good! I had to go with 35s on the front with a 5 inch drop. 45's rubbed. Just a question because mine came with forty-fives on the front why do people put 45's on the front and 40s vs 45's rear on the back also?
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Looks good! I had to go with 35s on the front with a 5 inch drop. 45's rubbed. Just a question because mine came with forty-fives on the front why do people put 45's on the front and 40s vs 45's rear on the back also?
Just personal preference. The 295/40 on the rear was perfect in sidewall height and overall width for me. I looked at the 245/40 and the 255/40 for the front but I wanted something a little taller, while staying shorter than the rear tires. The 245/45 is about 1/2" shorter in height than the 295/40, so it was just what I was looking for.
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Here's the update. I went with 245/45/20s on the front with a 3.5" drop and American Racing VN 425s, 8.5" wide with 5.25" backspace.
The rear has a 5.5" drop with 295/40/20s on 10" wide wheels and 5.5" of backspace.
I’d say you made a solid choice. Same tire sizes...
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