Wheel fitment

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jfx35

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2006 FX35 RWD
Hey guys,

I'm new at buying wheels for an SUV and was wondering if anyone can help with the following questions.

I found a nice set of wheels that I really like in the following specs (this will be square setup on a RWD FX35)
20x9 (offset available are +36 or +25) which one is better?
Tire size they recommended is 265/50/20 (is this the norm for this spec?)

I do plan on lowering it later on using H&R springs will I have fitment issues?

Thanks for the help.
Jay
 
Go 25. I'm lowered on 10.5 x 25. Nothing a little roll can't fix (if you even need it on 9s) I trimmed my rear and small tab bend on fronts. What year are you?
 
Based on your stock tire spec it sounds like you're 1st gen
 
shadow191 said:
Go +25. With a 9" wheel you won't rub at all even with no fender mods and H&R's.
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so 20x9 +25 won't have any clearance issues before and after lowering?

What about tire size? I have an option of the 265/50/20 or 255/45/20?
 
No clearance issue with 20x9 +25 wheels. I would go with stock size 265/50r20 on tires
 
la_fx35 said:
No clearance issue with 20x9 +25 wheels. I would go with stock size 265/50r20 on tires
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Hey Andy,

Thanks for the help. Should I even consider going staggered or stick to square setup?
the wheels I like are available in 20x10.5 +45 or is that too much?
 
Personally, I go with square because I can rotate my tires. I want my tire to last!

20 x 10.5 +45 is not too much. If you want your tires to flush with the fender, you can still add 20 mm spacer. My wheels are 24 x 10 +45 with 25mm spacer.
 
la_fx35 said:
Personally, I go with square because I can rotate my tires. I want my tire to last!

20 x 10.5 +45 is not too much. If you want your tires to flush with the fender, you can still add 20 mm spacer. My wheels are 24 x 10 +45 with 25mm spacer.
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Do you have a picture of your setup?

so if I go 20x10.5 +45 square I shouldn't have any problems lowering it in the future? no rubbing issues?

Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I buy the right specs for my FX.
 
jfx35 said:
Do you have a picture of your setup?

so if I go 20x10.5 +45 square I shouldn't have any problems lowering it in the future? no rubbing issues?

Sorry for all the questions, just want to make sure I buy the right specs for my FX.
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I have 21x10.5 +30 square and 295 tires on coilovers with no issues
 
DatMan said:
Yeah... If you end up going 10.5" width, get wider tires as well... 265's will be pretty stretched on 10.5 considering stock is 8" width...
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If I go with 20x10.5 what size tires do you recommend so my speed won't be too far off?
 
Nice to see you going with a fatter wheel, & if you can get something that doesnt require spacers, even better.
295/45 will give you the same speed reading. I personally like the look of a 40 better and leaves more clearance room, but it will rotate slightly more.

You can play around with different scenarios here:
Custom rims, wheel tire packages for your ride - RIMSnTIRES.com
 
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