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Tire size? Work Equip 18x8.5" +36 x9.5" +40 Pics inside?

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Old 01-19-12, 06:30 PM
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What tire size I run with this set up 18x8.5 +36 x9.5 +40. I'm going to be rolling the fenders but was unsure how much of stretch will I be needing. Pictures of examples would be greatly appreciated.
UPDATE WITH TEST FIT PICS BELOW 1/29





They sit perfect!






I will update once tires are on with rolled n shaved fenders

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Old 01-19-12, 06:44 PM
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I would guess a 195 or a 205 35 tire all around..
Old 01-19-12, 07:04 PM
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With those offsets I think you can get away with 225/40 & 235/40 unless you're looking for the stretched rubber look, then you might wanna go with 205/40 & 225/40
Nice wheels by the way!
Old 01-20-12, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Lux03lxus
I would guess a 195 or a 205 35 tire all around..
youre on crack

225 and 235

i actually did a 255 in the rear 9.5+38 but im more into function than form
Old 01-20-12, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by baadhabit
youre on crack

225 and 235

i actually did a 255 in the rear 9.5+38 but im more into function than form

Lol. Getem ray!!!! I'd have to agree. 195 is definitely a crack addict suggestion.
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225 and 235!

im running almost same spec rims and i have 215/225 if i remember correctly
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I've got the roughly the same set up except I'm running +25 in the front and +28 in the rear. I've got a 215 on the front and a 225 on the rear and neither of them are crazy stretched. Fenders are rolled flat and maybe pulled a mm or so. Also, my liners were modified due to rubbing. Check www.tyrestretch.com, you can see images of tires on different sizes and widths. Good luck and good choice of wheel, equips are classic.
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tyrestretch.com

Also, if you want stretch then a lot falls back on tire choice.
Thinner sidewalls provide more stretch.

I can't believe how much hate I see on stance and stretch I've seen on this forum.
I would personally run a 205/40 falken 512 or Nankang nsII.
Those two stretch the most and look great.

I understand not everyone is shooting for that so it's all personal opinion.
Don't flame me.
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Originally Posted by baadhabit
youre on crack

225 and 235

i actually did a 255 in the rear 9.5+38 but im more into function than form
Did you have to do any crazy fender modifications to get the 255 to fit or just a roll was needed
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MAn I miss IS300...
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205/40 f & 215/40 r perfect fit!!!
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Updated page 1 with test fit pictures
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Originally Posted by Endika
Did you have to do any crazy fender modifications to get the 255 to fit or just a roll was needed
just roll and minor pull.

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