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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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Thinking about getting some rims that are 19x9 +12 fronts and 19x11 +15 rears. As for tires, I want them stretched so probably want to run 235/35 fronts and 255/35 rears. I am at stock height right now but want a drop in a the near future I plan to get a 1" or a 1.5" drop. I do not want to roll my fenders. I want to know what is the most aggressive set up I can get without rubbing/rolling. I'm open to new tire/drop combos but as for the rims they are set. Thanks for all the help guys.
 

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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Your going to need to roll the fenders to clear those rear wheels. I am running a 10.5 +10 with an approximate 1.5" drop. There is no way I would clear these wheels without a fender roll. An 11 +15 would extend out an additional 1mm from my setup.

Why would you want to run stretched tires if you don't need it? It looks silly.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sfgr415
Your going to need to roll the fenders to clear those rear wheels. I am running a 10.5 +10 with an approximate 1.5" drop. There is no way I would clear these wheels without a fender roll. An 11 +15 would extend out an additional 1mm from my setup.

Why would you want to run stretched tires if you don't need it? It looks silly.
Thanks for the input. Could you provide any pics of your ride? Sounds like a similar route I want to go so maybe a visual will help me decide. Also, I do like the stretched looked and if it makes the difference between a fender roll and none, I'll take the stretched tire
 
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulleh
Thanks for the input. Could you provide any pics of your ride? Sounds like a similar route I want to go so maybe a visual will help me decide. Also, I do like the stretched looked and if it makes the difference between a fender roll and none, I'll take the stretched tire
Ill take pics and post up tomorrow... as for the stretched tire deal, you will likely need a roll regardless of what tire you run on an 11 +15. Stretched tire or not, you will need a roll.

BTW, guys running stretched tires are doing so to clear a rolled/pulled fender, not a stock fender.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2011 | 06:37 PM
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Ill take pics and post up tomorrow... as for the stretched tire deal, you will likely need a roll regardless of what tire you run on an 11 +15. Stretched tire or not, you will need a roll.

BTW, guys running stretched tires are doing so to clear a rolled/pulled fender, not a stock fender.
You are right. After talking to my go-to tire shop, I pretty much need a roll regardless of my tire set up. I also learned that the tires I want are not made in 255/35.

Is there a problem going 235/35/19 (19x95 +12) in the fronts and 265/30/19 (19x11 +12)in the rears? Would it be better to get them both in 30's? I decided on a 1" in drop for the future and already having the shop roll my fenders during tire mounting.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by sfgr415
BTW, guys running stretched tires are doing so to clear a rolled/pulled fender, not a stock fender.
My thoughts exactly.

Also keep in mind, that stretching tires isn't a black and white issue. What I am saying is that when it comes to stretching tires you can manage a small stretch to just clear the fender. I feel that many people looking into stretching are seeing it in terms of extremes; either your tires are super stretched or they aren't stretched at all.

For example, on my setup I'm running 245/35's on a 9.5 inch width wheel and 275/35's on a 10.5 inch width and the stretch that I'm currently running isn't a radical stretch but it helps clear my (rolled) fenders.

Do some research and do what you feel is best. Stretched tires or not, it's your car after all and you're going to be driving it around.
 
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