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Old June 23rd, 2008, 09:36 PM   #1
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INVO or Pirelli?

I just ordered my set of iForged wheels in a 20/20 set up. From reading other posts I know some of you hate the idea, but I like the look. Yes I have already upgraded the brakes and added SS braided lines etc... My main question during my 6 week wait is what tires to run. These will strictly be for the street and show, I will keep my factory wheels for any track use or hi performance driving. The INVO seems to be a more 'comfortable' tire with higher tread wear rating and ability to somewhat rotate for better mileage. Unsure if the Pirelli has that ability, I think it is a directional tread design. Which brings another question... What is the best size to go with? Considering 345/25R20 rears but on the front is it recommended to go with 285/30R20 or 275/35R20?

In short, what brand tire and what size?

I am sure there is a thread on this already but I didn't find it in my search. Input and advice would be appreciated. And again yes I understand many of you do not like the big wheels and 'rubber band' tires. Thanks in advance for the info.
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I have INVO 285/30/20 in the front and 345/25/20 in the back and not one complaint. They actually hook pretty good too.
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invos fer sure....I believe the rears will be on back order for two weeks or so which should work with your time frame
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I have INVO 285/30/20 in the front and 345/25/20 in the back and not one complaint. They actually hook pretty good too.
Thanks for the heads up... I did see today at the shop a guy who had the 20/20 iForged set up and with the 285/30R20 from tire the hood hit when he opened it on the back of the front fender, does this happen on yours?
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INVOS!!!! Search my post from last summer. Pirellis are shit....tons of issues with side wall failure
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Didn't see anything in a 20, and don't think these are the way to go for me, I use mine on a lot of drives with the local club in rain or shine...
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INVOS!!!! Search my post from last summer. Pirellis are shit....tons of issues with side wall failure
I did find some old posts, even saw talk of going with a 335/30R20 rear PS2 and a 295/25R20 PS2 set-up... Would have thought the 345 rear was the way to go but does anyone care to chime in on the PS2?
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The Invo's are instock, just put a set on today! If you cant find them, shoot me a PM i've got a contact!

I'd honestly go with the Pirelli's, the only reason is because its a assemetrico (sp) tread pattern, and the tire compound is not as soft as the INVO.

My buddy had the INVO's on his Lambo, and absolutely hated them compared to the Rosso's. Infact his traction control light kept going off because the compound in the tire wasn't sticky enough.
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I did find some old posts, even saw talk of going with a 335/30R20 rear PS2 and a 295/25R20 PS2 set-up... Would have thought the 345 rear was the way to go but does anyone care to chime in on the PS2?
Dont go with the 295 in the front, the 25 side wall leaves you not much side wall especially for a front tire. Dont go with the 335, because that 30 rear side wall wil be too tall and throw off your gearing a bit, not to mention you can possibly rub while going over a dip in the road.
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Dont go with the 295 in the front, the 25 side wall leaves you not much side wall especially for a front tire. Dont go with the 335, because that 30 rear side wall wil be too tall and throw off your gearing a bit, not to mention you can possibly rub while going over a dip in the road.
These are the numbers I came up with on sizing:
In inches Diameter/Width/Sidewall Hieght
Stock 275/35R18 25.6/ 10.8 / 3.8
335/30R18 25.8/ 13.2 / 4

285/30R20 26.7/ 11.2 / 3.4
295/25R20 25.8/ 11.6 / 2.9

345/25R20 26.8/ 13.6/ 3.4
335/30R20 27.9/ 13.2 / 4


From my caluculations the 295 is closest to stock hieght, but I am not 100% but pretty sure the speed sensor for the speedometer is on the rear, correct? Looks like if I go with the INVO I will gain an inch in tire height all the way around, if I go with the PS2 I will stay stock up front abut gain almost 2 inches out back These calculations were doen by a simple metric tire size calc...
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