Thread #2777

fk452 tire stretch, sizing question?

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chmercerJanuary 6, 2007
#38413

fk452 tire stretch, sizing question?

i have some 235/40s on 18x10, but the profile is too big, so i was going to switch to 245/35, but from looking at gatos post it dosent seem like it will stretch much at all, anybody have any ideas for my problem? since they dont make like 235/35 18.
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i have some 235/40s on 18x10, but the profile is too big, so i was going to switch to 245/35, but from looking at gatos post it dosent seem like it will stretch much at all, anybody have any ideas for my problem? since they dont make like 235/35 18.
ESPROJIMJanuary 7, 2007
#38478
Im not sure about those tires, but i just ordered 225/40's for my 18/10's. Il get up pics once they are on, im running Azenis and they also dont come in the 235/35 i was looking for. Im worried its gonna be too much sidewall but its the best size they had.
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Im not sure about those tires, but i just ordered 225/40's for my 18/10's.  Il get up pics once they are on, im running Azenis and they also dont come in the 235/35 i was looking for.  Im worried its gonna be too much sidewall but its the best size they had.
LexbubbaJanuary 8, 2007
#38668
I would run 225/40/18. Thats what I'm running on my nsx with JP scaras. The strech is perfect for fender clearance.
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I would run 225/40/18. Thats what I'm running on my nsx with JP scaras. The strech is perfect for fender clearance.
DominikJanuary 9, 2007
#38704
225/40 Kumho Ecsta on 18x10:
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225/40 Kumho Ecsta on 18x10:
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ESPROJIMJanuary 14, 2007
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225/40 seems to fit well, i got mine on yesterday, the sidewalls are really stiff so i had to use a rachet strap around the middle of the tire and hit it with 150 PSI to seat the bead.
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225/40 seems to fit well, i got mine on yesterday, the sidewalls are really stiff so i had to use a rachet strap around the middle of the tire and hit it with 150 PSI to seat the bead.
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