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a 245 on a 9.5" would barely stretch, a 275 is just dumb, no need to go that wide, nor would it probably even fit or look good. And I'm sure price is a consideration as well.
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I see that 1stOne does not know or can’t grasp the concept of ideal (best choice) and acceptable. Now trdscion is chiming in with “probably”, “dumb” and “looks”… It is not dumb when the manufacturer (Michelin in this case) tells you so and they know a bit more about tire design than any one of here…including you trdscion…and me.
Look, you guys are staring with a clean sheet of paper…you can select anything! Why not select the best? This is the time to do it. If you think stretching a tire looks good and you are willing to sacrifice performance for that look…say so up front! I don’t like that…I go for performance and when it performs well, it looks good to me. Being an engineer, I’m not like the rest…I’m a minority. I just assume that given to a chance to do something right; you would choose performance over anything else. Just me I guess. Sorry…don’t mind me, I know nothing about looks.
You don't need me to go f-it up yourself...
Look, you guys are staring with a clean sheet of paper…you can select anything! Why not select the best? This is the time to do it. If you think stretching a tire looks good and you are willing to sacrifice performance for that look…say so up front! I don’t like that…I go for performance and when it performs well, it looks good to me. Being an engineer, I’m not like the rest…I’m a minority. I just assume that given to a chance to do something right; you would choose performance over anything else. Just me I guess. Sorry…don’t mind me, I know nothing about looks.
You don't need me to go f-it up yourself...
"probably" and "looks" as in the recommended tire size on that 9.5" being a 275, that doesn't make sense, dare - dumb. If you're talking about performance, a 275 on our cars is the opposite. Check tyrestretch.com, if you want to see examples. With the look that the OP is going for and what he feels is needed to have a somewhat rub-free fit, a slight stretch might be in order.
Form>function
I'm not 100% on board with the lifestyle, wish I could be, but I'd rather "sacrifice" a bit of performance that one wouldn't even notice or need for some style.
Form>function
I'm not 100% on board with the lifestyle, wish I could be, but I'd rather "sacrifice" a bit of performance that one wouldn't even notice or need for some style.
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I see that 1stOne does not know or can’t grasp the concept of ideal (best choice) and acceptable. Now trdscion is chiming in with “probably”, “dumb” and “looks”… It is not dumb when the manufacturer (Michelin in this case) tells you so and they know a bit more about tire design than any one of here…including you trdscion…and me.
Look, you guys are staring with a clean sheet of paper…you can select anything! Why not select the best? This is the time to do it. If you think stretching a tire looks good and you are willing to sacrifice performance for that look…say so up front! I don’t like that…I go for performance and when it performs well, it looks good to me. Being an engineer, I’m not like the rest…I’m a minority. I just assume that given to a chance to do something right; you would choose performance over anything else. Just me I guess. Sorry…don’t mind me, I know nothing about looks.
You don't need me to go f-it up yourself...
Look, you guys are staring with a clean sheet of paper…you can select anything! Why not select the best? This is the time to do it. If you think stretching a tire looks good and you are willing to sacrifice performance for that look…say so up front! I don’t like that…I go for performance and when it performs well, it looks good to me. Being an engineer, I’m not like the rest…I’m a minority. I just assume that given to a chance to do something right; you would choose performance over anything else. Just me I guess. Sorry…don’t mind me, I know nothing about looks.
You don't need me to go f-it up yourself...
Btw stop writing in bold italic. It's annoying to see/read.
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Oh man I might have to rethink my rota grids because the offset is +38. If 44s are that tight I might have messed up. Although they might fit if I roll the finders right?
No meaning to thread jack.
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Depends on the width of the rim. If its a 9.5 like mine, then you will have the lip sticking out 5mm past the fender. Also, there is hardly anything to roll on the front fenders.
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Threw 2 rims and 2 tires in the car this morning and had them mounted. Bolting them up tonight, looks like its gonna work. The tires have a lil stretch, but nothing crazy!
New wheel and tire weigh in at 42lbs.
*Saving 9.5 lbs per corner. 38 lbs total
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ALL SYSTEMS GO!! 
Bolted up all four and went cruising for a while, drives awesome. The tires are amazing, grip beyond my belief...just keeps hangin on! The acceleration seems to be much better. I might have been able to squeeze a 255, but it more then likey would have hit the splash/fender liner. It looks great to me and drives GREAT. There is a very tight 2 finger gap all the way around. Doesnt feel like the tires are gonna roll off the rim like the stockers. Descendant exhaust arrives Tuesday, and after that I might pick up some sway bars.
I hope the info and photos in this thread help somebody out with their mods! Thanks again for the input and help from all!
Front Gap:
Rear Gap:
Bolted up all four and went cruising for a while, drives awesome. The tires are amazing, grip beyond my belief...just keeps hangin on! The acceleration seems to be much better. I might have been able to squeeze a 255, but it more then likey would have hit the splash/fender liner. It looks great to me and drives GREAT. There is a very tight 2 finger gap all the way around. Doesnt feel like the tires are gonna roll off the rim like the stockers. Descendant exhaust arrives Tuesday, and after that I might pick up some sway bars.
I hope the info and photos in this thread help somebody out with their mods! Thanks again for the input and help from all!
Front Gap:
Rear Gap:
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I wanna say it but I don't want to at the same time...oh, screw it...
I told you!
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They look awesome bud! I'm glad your loving the tires. The Conti's are wicked rubber!
Welcome to the 9.5" wide club!
I told you!
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They look awesome bud! I'm glad your loving the tires. The Conti's are wicked rubber!
Welcome to the 9.5" wide club!
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Yeah Yeah Yeah
Thanks man! I may try some 5 mm spacers all the way around since I have the room. I think your Yoko Advan's are freakishly large for 255/40/18 after seeing my tires.
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Thanks man! appreciate it
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Gold wheels look good on everything...ask any suby owner!
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Thanks man! I may try some 5 mm spacers all the way around since I have the room. I think your Yoko Advan's are freakishly large for 255/40/18 after seeing my tires.
@colHolm
Thanks man! appreciate it
@johndeo11
Gold wheels look good on everything...ask any suby owner!