245/35/20 and 295/30/20?

[DA4KNESS]

So I'm looking into running this set-up on my D2 A8L. I have a 20x8.5 up front and a 20x10.5 out back. Will these tire sizes screw w/the AWD and the 3-4% difference in rolling diameter? I was gonna go w/ a 255/35/20 in the front, but didn't want a tire that wide on an 8.5" wheel. Any input is appreciated, thanks guys.

[Stubek]

I think the difference between 245 and 295 is close to 8% or more. Is that 295 a typo?

[DA4KNESS]

No it was correct, 295. I bought the setup brand new, everything already mounted/balanced. So I was gnna give it a try. But I might just end up selling the tires and buying a narrower set.

[Stubek]

What is the overall diameter of the two different sizes?

[DA4KNESS]

The 245/35/20 = 26.8"
The 295/30/20 = 27.0"

[Raslam77]

Good answers here:

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[silverd2]

So I'm looking into running this set-up on my D2 A8L. I have a 20x8.5 up front and a 20x10.5 out back. Will these tire sizes screw w/the AWD and the 3-4% difference in rolling diameter? I was gonna go w/ a 255/35/20 in the front, but didn't want a tire that wide on an 8.5" wheel. Any input is appreciated, thanks guys.

1st...staggered wheels on an AWD? ...Why? ...utterly silly, to put appearance over function & designed balance (IMHO). But that's another thread. If that is what you already have and are sticking with it, then >>>

Yes, the difference will screw with the torsen diff...BAD idea.

Go with the 255/35/20 on the front...no where NEAR too wide...245's on 8" rims are common (stock D2 S8) and work very well. A 255 on an 8.5" rim is actually a slight stretch in comparison, which will handle crisp and tight...no overhang.

[DA4KNESS]

I had considered going with a 285/30/20 in the rear instead. That will put the front and rear rolling diameter dead even. Then I wouldn't have any concerns w the AWD. And once I lower the car, I'll be better off with a slightly narrower tire front and rear instead of going with a bigger tire upfront to compensate the size difference. They're Pirelli P-Zero tires, so replacing them isn't something I'm too excited to do. The rears are $400+ each! I might just sell the tires since they're brand new and just buy a less expensive set. We'll see what the next couple weeks bring me. Thanks for the input as well.

[L0U]

i'd use 285 in the back here

[Klum00]

even 285 is going to be very hard to fit.

I'm running 20x10 in front and 20x10.5 in the rear. I had 265/35/20 in the back and it would rub pretty bad. I'm guessing you're rear wheel is poking a little bit, so you're going to have to stretch the tire. I'm running 245/35/20 with no issues now.

[Nollywood]

So I'm looking into running this set-up on my D2 A8L. I have a 20x8.5 up front and a 20x10.5 out back. Will these tire sizes screw w/the AWD and the 3-4% difference in rolling diameter? I was gonna go w/ a 255/35/20 in the front, but didn't want a tire that wide on an 8.5" wheel. Any input is appreciated, thanks guys.

I honestly can't understand the logic behind staggered wheels on an AWD set-up. The D2 has enough trans issues sticking with the regular set-up.

And for reference, why would you feel 255/35x20 are too wide on an 8,5"x20" wheel? That's standard fare for a D2 with factory 20's.

[Audi8u]

That will work and will look sick