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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 07:27 AM
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I was curious to know what size tire and brand to go with because i brought some MONARCH MESH wheels: Specs are:
Front: 19 X 8.5 +35
Rear: 19 X 9.5 +45

I am also dropped on TRD's
I have been told to go a few different routes just want more input. I dont really want the rim to exposed. The less rubbing the better. And I am putting 5mm spacers in the rear. This is what I have been recommended thus far. Scion gurus chime in please!

1. Front: 225/35/19 Back:235/35/19

2. Front: 225/40/19 Back:245/40/19

3. Front: 215/35/19 Back: 225/35/19

4. Front: 215/35/19 Back: 235/35/19

5. Front: 215/35/19 Back: 245/30/19


I have researched and found that these brands of tires have a good stretch:
1. Fk452's
2. toyo t1's
3.dunlop sp 9000
4. dunlop sp8080e
5. Nankangs
6. Fk512

I was told to look for a tire with a rounded shoulder and a lip protector, they tend to give the "desirable" look.

Any suggestions or recommendations.

Thanks......

Let the wise ones preach.....
Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2008 | 04:34 AM
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FK512s love stretch but are pretty shietty when it comes to tires
FK452s like stretch as well but are more $$ and I've read their sidewalls tend to bubble
Nankangs seem to be super cheap, and enjoy stretch; but I have yet to try them

I don't know about the rest, I've heard Federals also give a considerate amount of stretch. Hope this helped a bit; I'm currently looking for new tires myself
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Old Dec 28, 2008 | 02:17 AM
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option #3 with FRONT 215/35/19 & REAR 225/35/19, but don't put a spacer unless you plan on rolling your fenders because it will rub when you hit a dip.
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So you think if I go with that option there will be no rubbing? Actually i am deciding between front 215/35/19 rear 225/35/19 and Front: 225/35/19 Rear: 235/35/19 or Front: 215/35/19 and Rear: 235/35/19.....so many decision and I dont want to make a $800 dolla mistake!
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post some pictures when you put them on your car
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For sure, but i still need to buy my tires and I am still a bit confused on what size would work best.
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well i told you the right tire size but if you go with wider ones you will rub when turning the wheel and hitting dips. friend had them on s-techs and didn't rub, now is lowered on sprints (2.5" F/R) and still no rubbing at all. sure your getting TRDs but if you carry a person in the back, then it will rub with your 235/35/19 tire for the rear.
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I found a picture of these on a widebody tc

I like the deep lip look, these are 19 inch
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