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      08-08-2014, 05:39 PM   #1
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Tire size and options for 20x9.5 and 20x11

I've finally picked my wheels (20x9.5 and 20x11) and now need to decide on tires. I've seen some running 295/25, 305/25, 295/30 for the rears. Trying to determine the best fit w/o having that stretched look.

Also, finding it difficult to find tires in those sizes. Michelin, Pirelli and Bridgestone seem to be the higher end options all around $1600 and Hankook and Toyo's seem to be half that price.

Are these tires going to be toast in 12-15k miles anyway? Is it worth it to spend twice the money for the higher priced ones? Does it make that much of a difference?
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      08-08-2014, 07:56 PM   #2
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I recommend Michelin every time,. If you are hard on tires Hankook are also great for the price.

I personally run Michelin on all my cars.
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      08-13-2014, 08:32 AM   #3
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I've finally picked my wheels (20x9.5 and 20x11) and now need to decide on tires. I've seen some running 295/25, 305/25, 295/30 for the rears. Trying to determine the best fit w/o having that stretched look.

Also, finding it difficult to find tires in those sizes. Michelin, Pirelli and Bridgestone seem to be the higher end options all around $1600 and Hankook and Toyo's seem to be half that price.

Are these tires going to be toast in 12-15k miles anyway? Is it worth it to spend twice the money for the higher priced ones? Does it make that much of a difference?
Michelin if possible. None of those brands are necessarily bad but it depends what you want out of the tires. IE you will not get 12-15k out of the Pirellis.. If possible I would go with the Michelin...
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      08-13-2014, 08:48 AM   #4
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Looking forward to seeing the M4 on 20 inch rims
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      08-13-2014, 10:05 AM   #5
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      08-13-2014, 04:41 PM   #6
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M3 not M4 I should've specified.

Where can I find the tire size calculator that also adjusts for different wheel widths. I've found the comparison calculators but I'd like to find the one I saw someone posted on here somewhere where it shows the wheel width and offset and you can pick different tire sizes.
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