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Old 01-05-11, 08:35 PM
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So I was about to order some wheels and my friend is helping me get things flush.
I'm getting Front 18x8.5 +30 Rear 18x10+25
I need to know what the best tire is to stretch?
My friend suggested this
"Maybe 215/45/18 Front and 235/45/18 Rear Falken 912's"

I dont want a major stretch I just want a smooth angle from rim to tread.

thanks all
Old 01-06-11, 05:43 PM
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Pictures? kinda hard to imagine it exactly, with my mind constantly on "****" kidding..(sorta) Anyway, these are measurements given in a VIP car magazine from Japan. These are not the actual measurements you need. Just an option!

via:VIPCAR JAPAN (Opinion)
(F) 225/40/18
(R) 245/40/18

Based for a 9.5 Front and 10.0 Rear

hope it helps
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Well I have been here http://www.tyrestretch.com/index.php but my friend said that different tires stretch differently and that the over all diameter of the tire needs to be the same front and back.
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Originally Posted by 1stgenvip
and that the over all diameter of the tire needs to be the same front and back.
Wrong, it doesn't matter because your car isn't 4wd?

They're not going to be flush with those offsets, but if fenders are not rolled that might be a wise solution
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Originally Posted by samsa
Wrong, it doesn't matter because your car isn't 4wd?

They're not going to be flush with those offsets, but if fenders are not rolled that might be a wise solution
I do plan on rolling the fenders.
What is a flush off set for the rear on 18x10 and the front 18x8.5

I am lowered on tanabe df210's and KYB GR2 shocks.

my friend said that the tires need to be the same diameter so that it will look right.
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I thought second time your wheel specs..
rear sounds quite good, but on front you must have lower offset because the wheel is wider. I'd say +10.. You will rub with these if you're low.. so roll your fenders

I tested 20x10 +15 under my car to every corner, and that was almost flush, but i have air suspension and so much extra camber that stock control arms can give Unfortunately didn't take any pictures
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