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I'd guess those are XIX brand, X-05 Lago style (black, machine finish) wheels in a 20x8.5" size with 40mm offset and 235/35-20 size tires. (But, that's just a guess...)

As for ride quality, it just isn't going to noticeably diminish with going to 20" rims.

What gives the Avalon its great ride is the long wheelbase, wider track, well calibrated shock/strut valving, spring rates, etc.
 

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Was there a difference in the ride quality? Is it a firmer ride?

There's a big difference on ride, very stiff. I pretty much loss the smooth , luxury ride that Avalon had.

Sounds like, i will be going down to 18's:confused:
 

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I'd guess those are XIX brand, X-05 Lago style (black, machine finish) wheels in a 20x8.5" size with 40mm offset and 235/35-20 size tires. (But, that's just a guess...)

As for ride quality, it just isn't going to noticeably diminish with going to 20" rims.

What gives the Avalon its great ride is the long wheelbase, wider track, well calibrated shock/strut valving, spring rates, etc.

That is the correct wheel, we actually installed 225 / 35 / 20.

we had rolled the fenders and shave some part liner in rear.

20's on Avalon looks great,:thumbup: if you're single and dont have anyone else in car.
 

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That is the correct wheel, we actually installed 225 / 35 / 20.

we had rolled the fenders and shave some part liner in rear.

20's on Avalon looks great,:thumbup: if you're single and dont have anyone else in car.
I think that's the difference in ride quality. I'd suggest going with 245/35-20 size tires next time. The difference in sidewall height is noticeable and better suited to the weight of the car.

Also, I've taken another look at the pictures.

It actually looks like those are the 20x8.5" wheels with the 25mm offset and not the 40mm offset.

I say that because those wheels look unusually far out of the wheelwell. If that's true, then only the 225mm width tire might fit and you'll definitely need to have the outer fenderlips rolled just as you're doing...

As an example of a wheel similar to yours, there are several Avalons in my area riding on the KMC Dime in the 20x8.5" size with a 38mm offset and 245/35-20 size tires. No rubbing whatsoever - no matter how many people are riding in the car. And no fender modifications needed.

Do you recall what offset they are?
 

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I put 20's on my wife's 07 XLS no rubbing issues at all even with 4 passengers over 250, tire size 245/35 rims 20x7.5 :dunno:
Holy thread revival.. 7.5 wide wheels shouldn't ever be a problem unless you are going with super low offsets. Seems kind of skinny for such a big car though I roll 20x9s all around.
 

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I would LOVE to go old fashioned and replace the low profile tires of today because the ride Quality is horrible in my 2008 Avalon---I feel EVERY crack in the road---not just the obvious pot holes/expansion cracks/etc. Has anyone successfully figured out the biggest old fashioned TIRE that can be run on the STOCK aluminum alloys '08 Avalons were given from the factory ??
 

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OH---I had all four ( quick ) Struts replaced with NEW OEM KYB gas shocks ( car has 98,000 miles, for safety reasons just got new ones )---so the terrible ride Quality isn't particularly coming from that perspective ( even tho I heard KYB's ride stiffer than, say, Monroe's ). My other vehicle is a 1999 Mazda B2500 SE pickup---and it has the Regular sidewall ( old fashioned ) tires---and it almost rides BETTER because of it !
 
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