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Old 01-22-07, 02:39 PM
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hey benji, you got a side shot of those tires. I wanna see how the side wall looks from that side.
Old 01-24-07, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by IS2Fizzle
hey benji, you got a side shot of those tires. I wanna see how the side wall looks from that side.
As of right now, I only have a closeup sideshot of the rear. Excuse the dirt.

Old 01-29-07, 01:03 PM
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Looks like you can go even lower with that profile bro. Time to get some AirRunners.
Old 01-29-07, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by IS2Fizzle
Looks like you can go even lower with that profile bro. Time to get some AirRunners.
I hear ya, but air isn't for me, at least for now.
Old 02-06-07, 11:21 AM
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How are Stretched setup in performance situation...What if I was running from the Triads and was taking a curve at 75 mph, will the tires come completely off the rim, say 8.5 with 225 and 10 with 255...

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Old 03-06-07, 05:30 AM
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225's on 8.5's are too mild, something like 215 sound be alright and 225 for a 9.5'' or 10'' rear.
Old 04-18-07, 08:38 PM
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i sense some sarcasm. haha.
Old 04-21-07, 09:09 AM
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452's are too fat
Old 06-09-07, 12:30 AM
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FK 452's have a nice tread pattern but the sidewalls suck and don't stretch well. I like the Nitto 555. I have owned both.
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I'm running stretched 245 ST115's on my 10.5 in the rear... Bery Bippu
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Those FK452 stretch out nice because they are really not that black walled. Im stretching out 245 on a 9.5 in wheel very nice with Bridgestone Pole position run flats. I just love the side wall on those. It gives out a nice round stretch. Im planning on getting the Falken RT-615 245/40/18 for my 18x9.5this week. The only thing im worried about is stretching a fatty sidewall. It just doesnt look right. Those 40 series look like a 45 or 50 series.
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Originally Posted by TYPEII
How are Stretched setup in performance situation...What if I was running from the Triads and was taking a curve at 75 mph, will the tires come completely off the rim, say 8.5 with 225 and 10 with 255...
No. There are people out there that drift with a stretched tire setup. If they can do it, you can do it.
Old 06-11-07, 02:47 PM
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I just got my 452s today. I'm going to be running 235/35/19 on 8.5. Guess I could have went with a 225 for a more aggressive stretch. Oh well its all good. . Mine is a daily so I dont need anything too aggressive.

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Old 06-12-07, 03:47 AM
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anyone have pics of 235/35/19 on 10 or 10.5? im thinking of going with that setup!
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