Help with Tire Size

[Pasquale]

Hey guys Im working on stancing my 08 xB, I just picked up some new rims and Im really having a hard time on deciding which size tire to use. Im running a stag. set-up 19x8.5 +15 in the front and 19x10 +20 in the back. I figured you guys are just about the worlds for most experts haha.

This is a picture of my fitment in the rear to maybe give you guys a better idea of what im working with. Pictures of the front coming soon.



Any help is very much appreciated.

[Pasquale]

Anybody?

[pumpin_fistsE36]

run a 205/40 in the front and get a 225/40 for the back, try to get your hands on some yokohama parada spec2's they run a little narrower than other tire companys but STRETCH!!!

[Pasquale]

Thanks! I was thinking about using a 225-40 for the rear too. LOL im just worried im going to end up with tires I cant use because I got the wrong size.:

[fatboy.yoshi]

exactly what i was thinking...but maybe 35 series...being 19's and all

[TheJakeR]

go with 35 series if you can, at least up in the fronts. I havent seen many examples of 19s pulled off well in a 40 sidewall, unless you're pushing 11 or 12 inch wide wheels.

[Pasquale]

Ahhh ok, yeah i really want it to look right. I've heard the phrase "Good Stretch" being thrown around about like brand (x) stretches better then brand (z). Is that more of a preference thing or are there brands that are known to stretch better. I did some reading on the net and I really couldn't find much of a straight answer.

[TheJakeR]

here are some of my favored brands for stretch:

federal ss595
falken fk452 or 512 or 912
Toyo T1R or proxes4

I also hear nitto nt555's have a nice sidewall.

[fatboy.yoshi]

yes nitto's do have nice sidewalls...kumho ast's stretch nice as well...some cheaper brands also stretch nice...i.e. achilles

[Pasquale]

Have you heard anything anything good about Nexen N3000? I got a hook up on those.

[fatboy.yoshi]

go for it...

[SeanDub]

Federal 595's look good and are pretty cheap