ReLexin

Just ordered today! a set of Stern ST-II. They are 20x8.5 up front running Falken 452's 245/35/20. and in the rear 20x9.5 with 245/35/20 for a stretched look. What do you guys think? i can't wait to get them in!!!

bygtimaish

your crazy...im sure it'll look good but i wouldnt stretch my tires more than 1/2 inch

btw stern st-II's are sick man. great choice!

ReLexin

^^^^^ why wouldn't you stretch more than a 1/2 inch?

al503

245's on 9.5" wheels are still within most manufacturer's specs. They'll look a little stretched but it won't be too bad.

Possible negatives:
1. less curb and pothole protection
2. slightly reduced lateral grip

If you like the stretched look, go for it. However, if you're going to stretch the rears, you might consider stretching the fronts also.

ReLexin

^^^^^ do you think there is more chance of bending the wheels? I never am around curbs so i don't worry about "curbing."

al503

With your specs, probably negligible. If you were going with 245's on a 10 or 10.5" wheel, then absolutely.

ReLexin

how much do you think it will change the over all diameter of the tire. Will it be a big difference from the front tire, since they are the same size just one is stretched

9520G

You want stretch you should have gone with 225 that would look sick but your outer lip would definitley stick out alot.

ReLexin

that would be insane!, i just wanted a slight stretch on the back make it look a little different and i gave never seen a stretched tire set up in real life so i figured i want to see it in person i will probably have to do it. heehee

9520G

It looks sick but it's a look you get tired of real quick.

kilo6_one

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i had ST-2 on my lexus..... loved them. good exotic wheel without the exotic price tag.