20s ON A 8TH GENERATION GALANT

[str8304]

Since people have PM me to death on this issue, I decided to make a post in this section for the subject.


If you have a 1999-2003 Galant, you can fit 20z on it. You can also lower it with little to no issues.

I have always used a 20x8.5" rim with a high offset. You can use a 20x7.5" rim, but I have seen some people have issues with it rubbing the rear strut tower and sometimes throwing the rear camber off a bit.

The tires to get are 225/35/20 for the best comfort or you can get the 225/30/20, but this tire is a little slimmer than the 35 series tire.

I did not have to roll my fenders or cut anything to make the rims/tires fit confortably on my car. If you look at my cardomain page, you can see what I am talking about. There are pics there at factory height as well as after I lowered it.

When I lowered it, I used the Tein Springs and went with the KYB AGX Adjustable Struts. There are other types of springs and struts that may or may not work, but this setup is what I used and it works great for me.

I do not have any rubbing issues what so ever. I had 3 full sized people in the back and one other person in the front and the only time it rubbed was when I turned a corner to fast and even then the rubbing was very very minimal, this was after it was lowered though. Now at stock height, it rubbed a little bit more. If I had to much weight in the back or trunk and it was not evenly balanced, it rubbed a little more, but again, it was minimal.

http://www.cardomain.com/id/str8304_2 ('http://www.cardomain.com/id/str8304_2')

[pvu_rida]

also remember that the 225/30/20 tire is also more expensive

[RedGalant2k1]

also remember that the 225/30/20 tire is also more expensive

However it is the correct 20" Tire for the 8G Galant.

[pvu_rida]

also remember that the 225/30/20 tire is also more expensive

However it is the correct 20" Tire for the 8G Galant.

Most people i've notice tend to get the 22/35/20 tire. The 225/30/20 is a little bit smaller. I just like to have a lil bit more meat on my tire. I have nitto neo gen 225/35/20 on mines.

[pLUGSNEt]

Yes i will agree with the fitment with dubz on the G ride... I have a 2000 mits galant... and i have 20x8.5 with a 38mm offset.. lowered on ground control coilovers... camber is great straight and tall... and the only time i rub is if i turn 100% and hit dips... other than that... its cool... ive rode on dubz with my g for over 2 years... ive went threw only 1 set of tires.. replaced my first set of tires august of 06.. my first set of tires lasted more than 70,000 miles... i do drive slow... so that helps... 225/35/20 is the tire size i use... for extra meat... it does make a difference... honestly ive notice more road noise with the smaller series tire... my boy rides on 225/30/20... it is a difference in ride comfort as well as noise... good luck

[Nark_007]

so for a stock suspension galant using some 20x7.5 with a tire size 225/35/20 what will be the correct offset? and if you use 20x8.5 with same tire is it the same offset?

[Jeffylou87]

too big for me... :shock:

[pvu_rida]

too big for me... :shock:

Yea... u aint ready for them big boy shoes

[Jeffylou87]

nah... I like driving fast... Not rolling slow so people can see my shoes... I'm about performance and handling...

[RedGalant2k1]

so for a stock suspension galant using some 20x7.5 with a tire size 225/35/20 what will be the correct offset? and if you use 20x8.5 with same tire is it the same offset?

Well if many of those running 20s use 20x8.5s with a 38mm offset, if you had a 20x7.5 a 42mm-45mm offset would be best, but as always you want to test fit anything you do for this type of fitment because a 225/35-20 is much larger than stock.

Good Luck.

[pvu_rida]

nah... I like driving fast... Not rolling slow so people can see my shoes... I'm about performance and handling...

So u like tickets huh??

[2000Galant]

Will having the 225/30/20 instead of the 225/35/20 make the actual rim seem bigger?? since its a smaller tire n all?

[2000Galant]

Will having the 225/30/20 instead of the 225/35/20 make the actual rim seem bigger?? since its a smaller tire n all?

[2000Galant]

so since the 225/30/20 tire is smaller than the 225/35/20, will it make it the actual rim seem bigger?

[2000Galant]

my bad for posting that question like 3 times, damn computer.

[Ed]

so since the 225/30/20 tire is smaller than the 225/35/20, will it make it the actual rim seem bigger?

It will give you more tire...30's are like riding on rubber bands. I'm riding on 225/35/20's now --- the ride is smoother with 35's

[Ed]

so since the 225/30/20 tire is smaller than the 225/35/20, will it make it the actual rim seem bigger?

It will give you more tire...30's are like riding on rubber bands. I'm riding on 225/35/20's now --- the ride is smoother with 35's

[99 galant]

id love some 20's no money tho and i have to fix my 18's first

[Kid]

nah... I like driving fast... Not rolling slow so people can see my shoes... I'm about performance and handling...

So u like tickets huh??
Haha not to throw a monkey wrench in this comment, but I've been pulled over three times for going too slow (Two Of Them Resulting In Actual Fines/Tickets)...
Lador Day I was pulled over for going to slow, no front license plate and my inspection sticker has been expired since Jan 07'...
Only got a ticket for the inspection ticket though...
Anywho, not to take away from the thread...lol
:D

Kid

[Jwill]

what offset did you use man for 20's on your 02 galant with a 20x8.5 rim?

[Flutterbyfilms]

Old thread I know, but I didn't see anything else about 20s. Is it possible to use any other tire size besides 225 without problems? I see a lot of wheels and tires for sale in my area but the tires are always 235/35/20 or 245/35/20 or 255/35/20. What kind of issues would this cause? Thanks.

[99 galant]

If Dave doesn't see this, you can PM him because he is like the master with wheels.

[IVORY_G]

225-235 is the widest I think we can put on our cars when doing 19-20" Wheels. 20" x 8.5" is the largest I would go, with 235/30/20 tires. But depending on the offset u might rub. U will def have to shave not roll ur rear fenders. Racesnos has 20" x 7.5" wheels and has no rubbing issues dropped with Megan Coilovers. His tire size is 225/35/20 which is a lil too tall on sidewall height (which effects Speedometer & Gas Mileage) but it works.

[ricky_db]

20s make u curse a-lot lol SHIT! will become your best friend lol
225/30/20s hurt