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Old 07-17-2006 | 04:59 PM
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New rims but dont know what tire size setup will be good?

I got some new rims but I don't know what tire setup will work? The rims I got are 18x9 in the front and 18x10 in the back with a +45 offset all the way around. Can anyone help with good tire setups for my setup and some good tires. Please note the car is dropped kinda low on tein type flex coils.

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Old 07-17-2006 | 05:08 PM
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puy on 235/40 and 245/40 and cross your fingers
Old 07-17-2006 | 05:17 PM
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Thanks for the help but dont you think thats a little small as to cover the rim itself due to the width?
Old 07-17-2006 | 05:33 PM
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they are going to strecth a little but i think it would help on giving you some clearance. some people dont like the stretch tire look. but they will make your rims look wider.
Old 07-17-2006 | 05:43 PM
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Yea I see what your saying but thats not quite what I was looking for. I think what you are saying is that the tire will be curving more inwards where it will not have any protection to the outer lip of the rim. I wanted the rim lip to be covered by the tire but I also dont want to sacrifice too much handling.
Old 07-17-2006 | 05:51 PM
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i just mounted some dunlop direzza on my car and i was impressed. they were pretty cheap compared to bridgestones and yok
Old 07-17-2006 | 06:07 PM
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Really what model were they? I was thinking of using some Falkens FK415 since I can get them at a good price.
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Also what size are the rims that you have?
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