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Old Jan 15, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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i got some 18x9.5 +38 wheels and i was wondering what brand of tires to get cuz i know imma get 225/35/18's

but what tire would be recommended for slight stretching?
Old Jan 15, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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If your location is correct (Vegas) you don't incur much if any inclement weather. For streching I know a lot of people love the Falken Ziex. If you want any type of performance I would steer clear of them though, worst tire I ever owned in that regard,
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i HATED my ziex's...not to mention i got like 5000 miles out of a set....crap tires...
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federal ss595. cheap, stretchable, and they're decently grippy, but they run a little wide so keep that in mind when choosing sizes. if you have a higher budget, maybe toyo t1rs or proxes4 in 225/235, stretchable and pretty grippy. these tend to run a bit narrow and don't last too long. i'd stay away from ziex. they stretch but they're pretty loud and have as much grip as cardboard.
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damn :X so far all those tires seem to not last long hahaha
Old Jan 17, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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sooo i have a jp viz lip kit on. and those who have seen the jp viz lip kit on a car.. it hangs really low.. i was wondering if i should even run 225/35/18's on my new wheels cuz i might need meaty tires to be able to lower car more!!

im on 215/40/17 right now n i have 3 finger gap cuz i had to raise my car so my lip kit doesnt scrape everywhere i go..
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