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Old 04-16-2013, 03:44 PM
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nankangs suck. get achilles or federals.
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Old 04-16-2013, 04:26 PM
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Federal 595! My buddy runs a 205 on a 9.5 and a 215 on a 10... Tires have decent grip still...
Plus they are super cheap. But be informed they do run wide for the size. His 205 was almost as wide as a normal 225...
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Originally Posted by kyle sti
nankangs suck. get achilles or federals.
Nankangs arent too bad for the price, but I Agree I liked my federals better, but the best tire to stretch that I've used was kumhos or falken.. The federals run a little beefier.
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Old 04-16-2013, 04:39 PM
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I am currently running the Hankook Evo v12s (got them while I waited for the new Dunlop Z2s to come out) and they are perfectly fine. Decent grip, quiet, nice ride (295/30/18).
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Don't get Federals. Get something with thinner side walls.


Go for Nexens or Nankangs Or Hercules or LingLongs or Hankook V4's.
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I've daily driven 215 35 on 18x10s before lol but that's ridiculous. I personally wouldn't get Nankangs heard they have debeading issues. Achilles ATR stretch really nice and last a good while. 245 35 should look good here they are on a 10.5
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Hankooks or Falkens.

/Thread. Don't stretch, you're in the South Bay and admit it, some of the roads there are pure poop. If you shop around enough the Falkens can be had as low as ~$175 online.
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Old 04-16-2013, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by norcalbmxer4u
Federal 595! My buddy runs a 205 on a 9.5 and a 215 on a 10... Tires have decent grip still...
Plus they are super cheap. But be informed they do run wide for the size. His 205 was almost as wide as a normal 225...
Federal 595s run narrow for their size. Only the RS-Rs run wide.
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Hankooks or Falkens.

/Thread. Don't stretch, you're in the South Bay and admit it, some of the roads there are pure poop. If you shop around enough the Falkens can be had as low as ~$175 online.
He wants to stretch his tires, that's the whole objective of this thread. Is to get input from others on the best set up, not to convince him of going with a functional set up.

South Bay roads aren't that bad.. Especially not necessary to drive a lifted truck like a lot of the d bags in the area.

Good luck with tire choice Brendan, looks like you have some good info to run with!
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brendan just go with some JKtyres bro hahahahaha either way I can't wait to see them on your ride!
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Nankangs arent too bad for the price, but I Agree I liked my federals better, but the best tire to stretch that I've used was kumhos or falken.. The federals run a little beefier.
Dude I liked my Nankangs for what they were...cheap garbage tires to run stupid amount of camber lol the only problem is the 245/35 is out of stock with no ETA, 255/35 is in stock which can get for dumb cheap but the V12s im leaning with 245/35 are a lot more expensive:/ decisions...sighh

thanks for the tips guys ill look into the Federals and see what pricing I can get...i forgot about those lol
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I have stretched 215/40s no problem on 18x10s as seen here. Running Bead Sealer of course and never popped a bead, Tire Pressure set to 42PSi.



Then switched to 215/40s on 9.5 Wides,


Now if I wanted to do it all over again, I would go Federal 225/35 Series Tires, and call it a day and not even worry about rubbing tubs or anything at all. Just my opinion. Carry on
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Originally Posted by Low LifeStyLe
Wheel ***** are your service.
I have stretched 215/40s no problem on 18x10s as seen here. Running Bead Sealer of course and never popped a bead, Tire Pressure set to 42PSi.



Then switched to 215/40s on 9.5 Wides,


Now if I wanted to do it all over again, I would go Federal 225/35 Series Tires, and call it a day and not even worry about rubbing tubs or anything at all. Just my opinion. Carry on
Yeah but you're OG! I'm scarred of such a savage stretch lol
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No on the nankangs because i've also heard about debeading lol. Good luck on your search man!
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