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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 01:51 PM
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Hi. I dug around but couldn't quite find an answer.
I have an '06 GS 430. Can I fit a 19x9 et 32 without any issues?
I'm not a big fan of over stretching tires as well.

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Old Apr 4, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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meaning you want to use 245/35/19? i will say it's pretty close and marginal. if you get tires like michelin or bridgestone, imho you will likely rub a bit
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I see. Even 245 on 9s would be a pretty good stretch. If it's marginal and tires would make a difference, could you suggest some "safer" tires?

And for now, the car is stock height but maybe not for long if I don't care for the gap with new wheels. I would go with a mild drop like eibach pro-kit or tein street.

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Originally Posted by LT 562
Hi. I dug around but couldn't quite find an answer.
I have an '06 GS 430. Can I fit a 19x9 et 32 without any issues?
I'm not a big fan of over stretching tires as well.

Thanks for any input.

I have 19x8.5 +33 offset with 245/35/19 Falken 452, and I lower the car with around 2.75inch. There is no problem at all except turning onto the curve with just a bit rub but that dont bother me much.But the wheels are very close to the fenders. Will u lower the car?

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Originally Posted by LT 562

And for now, the car is stock height but maybe not for long if I don't care for the gap with new wheels. I would go with a mild drop like eibach pro-kit or tein street.
oh if u will going to lower it, I m pretty sure u need to roll the fenders.
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Originally Posted by LT 562
I see. Even 245 on 9s would be a pretty good stretch. If it's marginal and tires would make a difference, could you suggest some "safer" tires?

And for now, the car is stock height but maybe not for long if I don't care for the gap with new wheels. I would go with a mild drop like eibach pro-kit or tein street.
really depends on the tires. if you get michelin or bridgestone 245 on the 9, i don't think it will look that stretched at all. if you put dunlop or toyo 245, it will look more stretched
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really depends on the tires. if you get michelin or bridgestone 245 on the 9, i don't think it will look that stretched at all. if you put dunlop or toyo 245, it will look more stretched
Oh so you're talking about the look. I was reading that some brands will more likely rub.
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Oh so you're talking about the look. I was reading that some brands will more likely rub.
actually they are related. michelin and bridgestone tires are more meaty, that's why they don't look stretched, but they will more likely rub
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