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Old 02-29-12, 12:20 PM
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Default Need advice on tire size

I just got some wheels. 19x8.5, 35mm offset and 19x9.5, 40 mm offset.

What tire size do you guys recommend?

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I would go with 225/40 & 235/40
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Or maybe 215/40 up from if you don't want it to rub & are not planning on rolling the fenders.
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my tire guy thinks the best fit would be 225/35 front and 255/30 rear.
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255 at the back wheels may rub, may need to roll and have some negative camber. what is your suspension setup?
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I'm currently running 18x9 +35 all around with 225/40 235/40 with no fender roll & I do rub a little on hard dips.
I think you can put the 225/40 in the front with just a fender roll, but to fit that 255 in the rear you're gonna need to rollick & pull the fenders. I personally would not put 255 On an 8" wheel, I think that's way to wide and you're gonna have a lot of tire roll when cornering.
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hes just lowered on megan racing ezs. NOTE: he doesnt want the stretch look! so i recommended 225 35 19, 245 35 19 but im not 100% sure. i believe hes just going to roll the rears and slight pull im guessing
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I have 18x9 in the rear with 235/40 & it's not stretched. I don't like the stretched rubber look either.
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i need some tires!
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