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Old 12-19-11, 09:43 PM
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Default Name brand tires for stretching

I am getting 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 with a 22 offset
What is a good name brand tire if I am going to have natural camber and a 225/35 and a 245/35 stretch
Thanks!
Old 12-19-11, 09:49 PM
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many people are using the Hancook Ventus V12 for their quality in testing and PRICE. I run those myself.
Old 12-19-11, 10:17 PM
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i use General Exclaim UHP, most VIP/VIPStyle cars here use it, they stretch very well/never seen any bubbles on the sidewall/good grip in the rain/380 tread wear rating~ all in all very good tire.
Old 12-20-11, 10:58 AM
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Curious, would a tire with a reinforced sidewall (example, my BFG KDWs) be a better or worse option for stretching?
Old 12-29-11, 12:08 AM
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any other tires?
or are these pretty much what everyone runs
Old 12-29-11, 01:23 AM
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I've been hearing about the Achilles ATR Sport are good for stretching. I'm thinking of going with Achilles or General Exclaim UHP on my next set up.
Old 12-29-11, 01:43 AM
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Falken 512s are recommended a lot on Stanceworks.

Check out this thread for people's opinions on them and other tires..
http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3410
Old 12-29-11, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
i use General Exclaim UHP, most VIP/VIPStyle cars here use it, they stretch very well/never seen any bubbles on the sidewall/good grip in the rain/380 tread wear rating~ all in all very good tire.
+1. I believe there is a new tire that took over the UHP that is just as good of a tire.
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correct, the UHP are no longer sold, have been replaced by another just cant remember the name.
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You want to get tires with a softer sidewall/rim protector to give it that stretched look. My last car I stretched nankangs (205/40 on 17x9). They are not name brand per se but I really liked the stretch it gave. Federal is not bad either, but get a size lower if you're going federal or general, they tend to run wide.
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^ With a softer sidewall, will there be a higher chance of it bubbling?
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Originally Posted by sick
^ With a softer sidewall, will there be a higher chance of it bubbling?
It could. Alot of people I've known through the forums have had lots of issues with their falkens bubbling.
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agreed, the falkens are known for bubbling. I am currently stretching federals 225 on a 9inch wide. looks good and since I go through tires every 6 months @$107 a pop their great.
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i have used falken 452's in my last 3 sets of wheels and love them. Yes they are known for bubbling sidewalls. However it depends on how much stretch you plan on running.
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I really like the Dunlop Direzza. They are very reasonably priced, stretch well, and ride well too.


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