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Old 05-27-09, 03:45 PM
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So I just ordered some wheels and was looking to get some recommendations on some tire sizes.

I purchased 19x8.5 with a 36mm offset for the front and 19x9.5 with a 37mm offset for the rear.

I am currently not dropped on anything, but will probably get some springs, leaning towards Eibach's 350 springs.

What tire sizes do you guys think I should go with? I don't want rubber bands, I want something to help protect my wheels..

I was looking at 245/35/19 for the fronts and 275/35/19 for the rears. What do you guys think?
Old 05-27-09, 06:57 PM
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Anyone? Is this thing on? /(taps mic)
Old 05-27-09, 07:25 PM
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go 235/35 F and 275/30 Rears... would be nice and meaty
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235/35 F and 275/30 Rears... that would be a nice fitting tire. I garre with ace
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I ordered some BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW 2. I went with 235/35 for fronts and 275/35 for rears.
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Is 245/40 up front overkill?
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