225/35/20 - 8.5x35mm. Hows the fit for this on 9G? Modication necessary?

Hello all. I have a 2010 Galant. I checked the thread proper sizing thread, and figured the best tires I should get would be 225/35/20.

I already have the rims, which is a 20" set that I got for a pretty good price and just couldn't turn down. The size is 20x8.5 with an offset of 35mm.

Anyone with some input on if this set-up would fit without rolling fenders, etc, or if they would stick out too far? I had not planned on dropping the car, so I will mention that as well. Depending on what all may need to be done, I want to know if it would be better just to find a rim that is smaller in width or a higher offset.

Should fit nicely on a 9G Galant, have fun!

The only thing you have to worry about, is tire cost and supply. It's an uncommon size, and will probably cost upwards of +$195 a tire for a good brand name tire, like Continental, General, Goodyear, etc.

But I feel the pain on that though, the tires I want for a set of Rotas I want, 255/35 R18, will cost me +$240 a tire. FML. -.-

Ok...I was a little unsure. Just searching through the forums, I was beginning to think that +35 mm offset might be a little too low or cause rubbing and that a higher offset would have been better. I guess I'll go ahead and see how they fit then, instead of looking to buy others.

The 9G is a fair bit larger than the previous generation Galant. Most 8G Galant owners run into minor rubbing issues when using 8.5" wheels with a +35mm or lower offset. It isn't as much of a worry with 9Gs. As typical, if you lower the vehicle, we'd all still recommend rolling the fender lips, but that would only matter if you lower it. Running at stock height, it shouldn't be any issue at all. Test fit as you may know ensures that your car is ok with the fitment, as each car is slightly different.

I have a 19 inch wheel with 35 offset and lowered by 1.75 inch and no rubbing even with 3 adults at the back. No fender rolling. You should be ok with the 20 inch. Unless youlower it by 2 inch or more.

Btw, 8.5 inch wide

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Originally Posted by mboyce84

Hello all. I have a 2010 Galant. I checked the thread proper sizing thread, and figured the best tires I should get would be 225/35/20.

I already have the rims, which is a 20" set that I got for a pretty good price and just couldn't turn down. The size is 20x8.5 with an offset of 35mm.

Anyone with some input on if this set-up would fit without rolling fenders, etc, or if they would stick out too far? I had not planned on dropping the car, so I will mention that as well. Depending on what all may need to be done, I want to know if it would be better just to find a rim that is smaller in width or a higher offset.

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It will fit.

im currently running 18x8.5 +35 and 245/45/18 with a big drop. you should be fine aslong as you dont drop it

Just curious, what do the rims look like?

I think wheels like this (just going by their specs) would look sick if the car was bagged. =]

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Originally Posted by Skyforger

Just curious, what do the rims look like?

I think wheels like this (just going by their specs) would look sick if the car was bagged. =]

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Here are what the rims look like. Chrome. I can't complain since I got the entire set for $250, with the tires. Tires are in bad condition though, so I won't be utilizing them.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/Mboyce84/rim1.jpg


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/Mboyce84/rim3.jpg


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k86/Mboyce84/rim2.jpg

Not a fan of chrome, but I do dig the design.

Now, make it lay frame! :D

Yokohama 225/ZR19 inch tyres selling in Australia around $650 each...yes EACH!

Something about Japan earthquake???

be prepared for price rises guys.

$650 each?! Crap...I'm getting a set of Rota P-45F, 18x9.5 for $450. :lol:

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Originally Posted by redblower

Yokohama 225/ZR19 inch tyres selling in Australia around $650 each...yes EACH!

Something about Japan earthquake???

be prepared for price rises guys.

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Perhaps they are super light weight from all the radioactive decay YO !!!

Finally got it all installed over the weekend. A big step up from the stock look.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/...58d2aaba_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/...b4618b6a_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5309/...a5769dfd_b.jpg

Looking good brah!

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Originally Posted by wetamup2k3g

Looking good brah!

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Thanks, I just really appreciate all the help I find here in the forums. Hopefully, I'll be a Veteran poster as time goes by and helping the newbies one day lol.

X2

they look a lot better on the car than they did in your first pictures. looks real good mang

Respray in bronze for full effect of win.

For any folks who know, what is the recommended tire pressure now that I have upgraded to 20" on my 9g? The new tires I have has 50PSI as the max on the sidewall, but I wasn't for sure if I should go up that high. The recommended for my stock wheels were 32psi, but I assume that it would go higher with the 20" tires, but wasn't sure if there was a "rule of thumb" to follow.

I have 20s I never go over 35 PSI

wow it looks good it flows with the grill

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Originally Posted by mboyce84

For any folks who know, what is the recommended tire pressure now that I have upgraded to 20" on my 9g? The new tires I have has 50PSI as the max on the sidewall, but I wasn't for sure if I should go up that high. The recommended for my stock wheels were 32psi, but I assume that it would go higher with the 20" tires, but wasn't sure if there was a "rule of thumb" to follow.

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32-35 PSI will be fine. Personally, I'd keep them at 32.

Depends on tire size and load index to be completely accurate. But, using the common load index for (225/35R20) tires *90*, that gives us a maximum load capacity of 1323lbs at MAX pressure. There is 'SL' Standard load rated tires that is what our stock tires are rated by. At 32psi, they carry 1157lbs.

If the 20" tires are 'SL' rated, they will carry 1190lbs at 32psi, which is well adequate to carry the required load for our cars. However, this should be mentioned since most 20" tires are 'reinforced' load (extra load) rated tires the load capacities are slightly different. This would be the case with the OP's tires taking a max pressure of 50psi, it is a extra-load tire. If we had a 225/35R20 90W XL it would require at LEAST 36psi to correctly carry our vehicles.

So, in other words, you SHOULD BE running at least 36psi front and rear.