Best Brands of Tire for stretch?

[Riskant]

Since tires in 19"doesn't go smaller then 215/35..

Which brand/type should I take for the nicest stretch on a 8,5j?

I'll be fitting 235/35 on a 10j in the back...

[Jocke]

I want to see 195/45 Falken 912's on a 7,5x17", and 205/45 on a 8,5x17" rim

[Dusty Mauve]

I would say Nankang NS2, although they aint the best ones out there...

My 9,5x18" with 215/35-18 Nankang NS2

[CJay]

This is a great thread. Lot's of good info. No idea why it isn't stickied.

On another note, anyone ever stretch Goodyear Eagle GT tires?

[JohnnyD]

I posted in the other tire thread but didn't really get an answer.
Since 512s run small is it possible to put a 215/40/17 on a 17x9.75?
Tire shop is telling me they cant do it..?

[Tuck&Poke]

Falkens 512s/452s are known for running thin I thought?

512 are known for being thin, 452s are not

[nutzu]

yokohama 195/45 r16 on 9j borbet t


IMAG0152 by nutzu2010, on Flickr


IMAG0139 by nutzu2010, on Flickr


IMAG0153 by nutzu2010, on Flickr

[Zic]

215. and this is why.

235/40 sp9000


215/40


looks way better with the 215.

[Yarberrymt]

my low offset 17x10 wheel is killing me as far as choosing tires....


a fat 215/40/17 or a skinny 235/40/17 ?

[andybob]

Bump.

I'm finally trying to get some wheels for my car.

I'm thinking 17x8 front et 32 with a 195/40 for the fronts
And a 17x9 et 25 with a 215/40 for the rears.

I don't want a ton of stretch, but that seems to look good. I'm thinking Yokohoma S.Drives because they are available in both sizes and I am OCD about running similar tires.

Thoughts?

[C.Johnston]

225/40/18 Fuzion ZRi on a 18x9 - in my opinion, perfect for a DD in Toronto. Nice stiff sidewall, has a rim protector, and runs narrow..

[bryangb]

Any opinions on Nankang AS-1's? I know they're cheap and wont last as long as other brands but I'm looking for opinions on stretch. Do they run small? Comparable in size to 512's?

Currently have Falken 512 215/40/18's on an 8.5". I'm looking for a smaller sidewall height. 205/40's are what i'm looking at. How do Nankangs compare to the 512's in size?

[Oxer]

Ive always thought if a tire is too big, either sell it and get smaller ones or blow it up doing a burnout, then buy new ones....

[Kielan]

Falkens 512s/452s are known for running thin I thought?

[Anonymoose]

Nankang ns2's run thin, continentals are about the same, falkens run wide. That's my experience the last couple of months