anyone has pics of this??

 

go wider. That size belongs on a 7" wide rim, not a 9" wide rim.

stretching tires is lame.

 

And so is rubbing when running wider wheels with fat rubber.

If you dont mind me asking is there a reason you are going for a mildly stretched look or are you doing it for clearance issues?

 

yer gonna need at least a tire width of 235mm for a 9" wide wheel...

 

i have 255-30's in the rear now with a sport drop and dont have any rubbing or clearance problems.

so since i have to change my rear tires since there almost done i rather go for a stretched look like on my dub plus the tires would be way cheaper.

so im guessing 225-40's for the front 18x8

and 235-40's for the rear 18x9 ??

 

225/40-18

 

loks good.^^^

 

Not feeling that at all. Go wider, not stretched.

 

The idea is to stretch the tire to prevent rubbing. Run a wider tire and you'll rub all day.

 

I guess I'm old school I'd run the right width wheel. instead of a 10" width and stretched tire.

 

fixed.

stretching tires because you are so low and running well fitting wheels means you are cool. in the op's case i would say don't do it since you are not experiencing any problems with your current setup.

 

to answer your question yes it will work/fit

 

thanks so i guess to play it save and still have a stretch look i will go with

225-40-18 for the front 18x8

235-40-18 for the rear 18x9

 

just get the right size (255 or larger). 225 or 235 is good for the front. you're not low enough to necessitate stretch.

its already hard enough on us stretch guys, don't make it worse by doing it for no reason.

 

word.

 

my car is low and i dont like how 255-30's looks which is what i have and will need to change soon. not worth to spend more money on that size tire.

 

spring drop /= low. but do whatever then.

 

Stretched tires makes it look like you couldn't afford the proper sized tire... jus sayn tho

 

Im running 225/40/19's on a 8.5 rim. Doesnt look bad but keeps me from rubbing more.

 

uh what??
having an unpainted front lip makes it look like you cant afford a simple paint job. just sayn tho.

 

HAHAHAHAHAHHAH!!!!!!!!!!!

 

So many hates in the club

 

u know it. we <3 the org.

 

You shouldn't have rubbing issues with even a 245 tire assuming you aren't going lower than 1.5". However, if you decide to stretch, watch those lips. One curb and say goodbye to your wheel.

 

check my sig.


245 45 18

but i guesss im 18X8 idk 4 sure

personally i dont like it, i had to roll rear fenders and they still rub, front rubs when bottom out. and when turn kinda rubs splash

im lowered on maxspeed, and stock struts



edit, jus realised the sig pic was stock rear springs. its fine on stock springs but not maxspeeds, jus havent switched back yet

 

actually just to correct u the idea of stretching tires is to provide better turn in response(less sidewall flex), its common, look at a 350Z OEM front tires, u will find that they are slightly stretched, the vdub people took it too the extreme with like 205s on a 10" wide wheel

 

just to answer it all im running 225/45/18 on a 9.5 so no problems dude it will work.

 

looks good