Thread #21348

What tire size to run for 19x12 and 19x8.5???

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KamilAMGApril 13, 2010
#313513

What tire size to run for 19x12 and 19x8.5???

Hey,

I'm looking to do a nice strech on my tires, however my car has some balls and I would need something just right. My rim sizes are 19x9.5 and 19x12 in rear. I will be running a camber kit and need something with a good strech. WHat do you guys reccomend?
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Hey,
 
I'm looking to do a nice strech on my tires, however my car has some balls and I would need something just right. My rim sizes are 19x9.5 and 19x12 in rear. I will be running a camber kit and need something with a good strech. WHat do you guys reccomend?
Brokey33April 13, 2010
#313516
If you're ride's got "balls" wouldn't ya wanna make the most of the and get the best traction. Strechin tires means a narrow tires, less traction, and less use of them "balls" ya got.
No offense, but sounds kinda like an oxymoron situation
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If you're ride's got "balls" wouldn't ya wanna make the most of the and get the best traction. Strechin tires means a narrow tires, less traction, and less use of them "balls" ya got.
No offense, but sounds kinda like an oxymoron situation
KohinoorApril 13, 2010
#313522
8.5 and 12? thats weird. are the wheels going on an nsx or something?
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8.5 and 12? thats weird. are the wheels going on an nsx or something?
KamilAMGApril 13, 2010
#313546
Brokey33;313516 wrote:If you're ride's got "balls" wouldn't ya wanna make the most of the and get the best traction. Strechin tires means a narrow tires, less traction, and less use of them "balls" ya got.
No offense, but sounds kinda like an oxymoron situation


I want the looks more than I do the performance, the car is a 2004 SL55 AMG which comes with 500HP out of the box. I have traction issues as is, so I'm ready to take it easy and cruise the car more than anything else. Sorry for not making that clear.

Kohinoor;313522 wrote:8.5 and 12? thats weird. are the wheels going on an nsx or something?


Wheels are going on a SL55 AMG, and that was 9.5 front sorry my mistake.
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[QUOTE=Brokey33;313516]If you're ride's got "balls" wouldn't ya wanna make the most of the and get the best traction. Strechin tires means a narrow tires, less traction, and less use of them "balls" ya got.
No offense, but sounds kinda like an oxymoron situation[/QUOTE]
 
I want the looks more than I do the performance, the car is a 2004 SL55 AMG which comes with 500HP out of the box. I have traction issues as is, so I'm ready to take it easy and cruise the car more than anything else. Sorry for not making that clear. 
 
[QUOTE=Kohinoor;313522]8.5 and 12? thats weird. are the wheels going on an nsx or something?[/QUOTE]
 
Wheels are going on a SL55 AMG, and that was 9.5 front sorry my mistake.
volkgt7April 13, 2010
#313554

Re: What tire size to run for 19x12 and 19x8.5???

225/275
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225/275
Brokey33April 13, 2010
#313555
Alright, well if that's what you're lookin at doin, have you mounted the wheels on the car yet?? To see where the wheels fit in respect to the fenders. Stretches are based on what ya need for clearance.
A car runnin a mild stretch sittin flush will look a million times better than the same car runnin a more extreme stretch, all cause that's the look they were goin for.
Post some pics of the wheels mounted, and as close to the fenders/quarters as possible. It'll help to get an idea of whatcha need
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Alright, well if that's what you're lookin at doin, have you mounted the wheels on the car yet?? To see where the wheels fit in respect to the fenders. Stretches are based on what ya need for clearance. 
A car runnin a mild stretch sittin flush will look a million times better than the same car runnin a more extreme stretch, all cause that's the look they were goin for.
Post some pics of the wheels mounted, and as close to the fenders/quarters as possible. It'll help to get an idea of whatcha need
PANCAKES!April 13, 2010
#313561
KamilAMG;313546 wrote:I want the looks more than I do the performance,


Like Brokey explained, strech is for clearence issues rather than performance or anything else.

Hahaha, although, now when I see non strech tires on cars I think, eww GROSS! Strech does look better IMO :biggthumpup:
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[QUOTE=KamilAMG;313546]I want the looks more than I do the performance, [/QUOTE]
 
Like Brokey explained, strech is for clearence issues rather than performance or anything else.
 
Hahaha, although, now when I see non strech tires on cars I think, eww GROSS! Strech does look better IMO :biggthumpup: