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Old 05-26-09, 10:30 PM
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Default Picked up some Axis Milanos... Tire Size Suggesions?

As titled... I picked up some Axis Milanos 19" 8.5 f 19"9.5" rear, now the issue is, what tire size do you guys think I should run, I believe the
front offset is +35 and
rear offset is +40

I know I might need to roll my fenders for the front, but i really rather not but I dont want to have curb rash all the time too since I will be driving this car just about every weekend

So what tire size do you guy suggest? the 245 275 fat set up most people go for? or 225 /245? 215/235? Whichi set up will I not have fender issue but still have good protection for my rims?

Greatly appreciate any help =D
Old 05-26-09, 11:49 PM
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If you drive it daily go with the fat setup. 245/265 or 275. It's more comfortable. Stretch tires will look nice but not comfortable ride. That's just my opinion.
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You don't have to roll anything.....
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lol i think you bought the one i was going to buy......
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renren7 is your car lowered? I'm running wheel specs similar to you and had slight rubbing issues 19x8.5 +35 245/35/19 and 19x9.5 +32 265/35/19 and my car has a very conservative drop. If your car is stock height, you should have no rubbing issues whatsoever. If yo don't wanna roll/cut your fenders I would try running 235/35/19s up front and 265/30/19s in the rear.
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for my set up i am running 245/35(f) 275/30(r) and I have about a 1 to 1.5 inch drop. No rubbing issues in the front but think I might roll my rears.
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You should be able to clear with the "fat" setup with those offsets without having to roll.
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Originally Posted by Peter_95
lol i think you bought the one i was going to buy......
yea I told him about em after you didn't want them haha
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lol i was searching about the tire for this rims and i saw your pole lol, it was a pretty close poll till the couuple last votes... thanks for the feedback guys!!!
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Originally Posted by SoCaLSC400
renren7 is your car lowered? I'm running wheel specs similar to you and had slight rubbing issues 19x8.5 +35 245/35/19 and 19x9.5 +32 265/35/19 and my car has a very conservative drop. If your car is stock height, you should have no rubbing issues whatsoever. If yo don't wanna roll/cut your fenders I would try running 235/35/19s up front and 265/30/19s in the rear.
Yes I'm planning to go with the gixxer-drew set up, which will lower the car by 1 to 1.5 inch
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I'm running the exact same specs w/ 245/35 and 275/30 and have camber adjusters. The car is lowered on Espiler ASD's too. You should not be rubbing unless you have your car pancaked really really hard. Remove the trim pieces from your fender wells in the front and you should have enough room. If not, a body shop should be able to roll or cut them very nicely for you for like $30-$40 per fender. It's worth it to have the extra meat on the front when it comes to how the car rides.

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