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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by domoboiz
How hard to fit the wheels o the Xb front and rear ? Was looking at same wheels or 18x9.75 with a 20 offset thanks
pic above shows a 18x9.5 with a +15 very simmilar to your 9.75 +20, my front fenders are slightly pulled by hand. there is a 225/40 tire on it however its a BFGoody kdw2, they are much wider than a 225/40 of a falken or nankang tire.

as for the rear a 215/40, fenders are pulled. it rubs pretty bad when the cars packed, but im purrrttyyyy slammed.


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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 11:27 PM
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thanks for the help bro so with my set up if i run with a 215/40 federal tire i should be fine and should have a nice stretch on it as well..
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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I wouldn't run Federal, but that's all you. They're pretty square and don't stretch all that well, IMO.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 03:47 AM
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What would you recommend to run ?
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by domoboiz
What would you recommend to run ?
id say falkens get a good rep in the stretch world
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:54 AM
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Definitely get 1-2 sizes smaller with a Federal. I had a buddy who ran a 225 on a 9.5" and it was a decent stretch but nothing crazy. They run wide overall.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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Ok I am a little worried on fitment so if I run the 18/8.75 with 20 offset will I be flush and what size tire
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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^what look are you going for? (tucked, flush, poke, extreme poke?)
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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I want it to be flush. Cause the 9.75 will get me ?? I don't want like 2" sticking out but a LIttle poke is fine.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by domoboiz
I want it to be flush. Cause the 9.75 will get me ?? I don't want like 2" sticking out but a LIttle poke is fine.
Then look into less aggressive specs and widths...
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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i think 8.5 width in the mid +30s offset and 9.5 width in the the low +40s offset should get you around flush. dont quote me on that though and get some other opinions.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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^^You got it.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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Thanks everyone for the help I going go 8.75 20 offset what size tire should I run on them thanks again
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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35/15.50R18
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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What size is that ?
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 01:13 AM
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Research a little and figure it out. You can run a multitude of different sizes and brands.
Old Oct 17, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Hey guys,

Just registered to the site but have been on the forums for some time now. Here is my xB with 18 inch TSW Max wheels with Hankook tires. I have installed Ichiba v2 20mm wheel spacers in the rear as well. It is lowered on Eibach Sportline springs and has Hotchkis sway bars.

Wheel size - 18x8 +40
Tire size - 225/40/18

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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 01:35 AM
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Zsanz ,yep Falken's 452's really good stretch ..........imo.
Old Oct 18, 2012 | 03:55 AM
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Old Oct 18, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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18x10 18mm or 36mm

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