ALLWiTE2JZ

Hey guys, so I bought my new set of wheels that I was talking about in my other thread.

The wheel setup I got is:
19x8.5 +32
19x9.5 +35

Now, I need to buy tires of course, but I have heard many different opinions on what to buy and what I will need to do to make these ride right on my 94 SC300.

I have heard that I should definitely run stretched tires, while others say I should not run stretched tires, as well as I will need to definitely roll my fenders all the way around, while others say I won't have to. I am just trying to get the best advice as to which tire setup to buy based on the wheel fitments above.

I am currently lowered on Tanabe NF210 springs on stock struts, about a 1-2 inch drop all around total from using these springs.

Should I roll the fenders and run stretched tires? What will look best? I want to do this right.

And as the title states, all opinions are welcomed, you guys can even start a debate about what I should do lol.

Also, please share where you guys get your tires for the best prices, I usually use tires-easy.com though.

Thanks in advance.

93Gotjuice

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Honestly op, with those offsets you won't need to roll your fenders. What is it that your aiming for? Vip or that meaty look. I would do 245/35/19 or 255/35/19 . Depends what route your going with?
Post a pic of how the currently sits as ride height.

ALLWiTE2JZ

Well, I am actually looking for a less meaty tire this time, had those before, didn't like them so much. More of a VIP look would be cool though.

ALLWiTE2JZ

Here's a current pic of how it sits:

mattjk

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I would highly recommend Achilles tires. Ive always had expensive name brand like michelin and bridgestone. I recently got Achilles 2233 from reading reviews... Superb tire for the money. They are right up there with upper line michelins in terms of quietness, ride comfort and handling. My front tires actually need zero weights if you can believe that.

93gotjuice is correct. With those offsets you wont need to roll the fenders. Since your wheels arent that wide, i would go for more of a square setup and not stretched unless you plan on running spacers.

If you lower your car, look into tucking the front wiring harness

93Gotjuice

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ALLWITE2JZ: I think if your going with the vip look. Personally for my taste the rim should at least be a flush fitment. Like MATTJK said, do you plan on running spacers and would u ever consider going with coils to lower it more. I think a stretch tire looks awesome with wheels that have some nice 3inch lips. I would run
A 215/35/19 up front and 225/35/19 on the rears. That would give u the stretch look!! With some spacers, of course. Depending on how flush the wheels sit.

ALLWiTE2JZ

Well the wheels I got have a 2.5 inch lip up front, and 3.5 inch lip in the back. I might go with coilovers one day, but not sure. Would running the stretched tires and not being slammed on coilovers look stupid? I might use spacers too, still haven't decided, I guess I'll wait and see how flush these are.

93Gotjuice

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To me it would look kinda stupid. To pull off the stretched tires, you need to be slammed! Or at least low enough so you won't have much gap. My o2 cents!!

ALLWiTE2JZ

So I guess I'll just go with the regular setup tires, instead of stretching them. The sizes you put above are a good choice though? Aren't those really low profile and won't they ride really rough and be easier to cause damage from potholes and whatnot?

ASTERiSK

The purpose of doing stretched tires is for more clearance for when you wanna go hellaflush. If you're looking to less meaty looking tires you should go for low profile like 35 sidewall. You should check out tyrestretch for examples, that's how I made my decision on tire sizes

mattjk

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these are the sizes you'd want for 8.5 and 9.5

kinch09

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issue my missing lug nuts and my wifes iPhone pics for the wheels
anyways hope this helps you

265/30/19 9.5 +35 for the rear


235/35/19 8.5 +35 for the front


im going 20x9 and 10 with +22 all around soon just because i cant lower it anymore if ill tear up my side skirts

ALLWiTE2JZ

bump...... anyone else wanna chime in? the more info the better!

1WILLY1

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u can easily fit 225's on the front and 235's on the rear