Which Tyre

[xxx200]

ok guys here is the deal wanna stretch tyres specs are as follows

rays gtv wheels

f 19x8.5 +21

r 19x9.5 +24

tyre im thinking are

f 215/35/19

r 255/30/19

what do you guys think.

[astrotristan]

255 wont be much of a stretch on the rears man

225s look mint on 9.5" rims

[StealthX]

Might wanna go a bit smaller if you're gonna stretch like drift style...

9.5" rim = 235mm, so youd need a tyre narrow-er than 235mm. a 255mm tyre on a 9.5" is actually a good fit, but wont look stretched at all.

likewise for the front, 8.5" = 208mm, so something smaller than 208mm

i'd suggest either going smaller wheels, maybe 7.5" on the front, and 8.5" on the back.

as for tyres, if you want bulk stretch, try 190s on the front and 205s on the back (using your size wheels).

good luck tho, sounds like a good plan, stretch would look mad with an s15!

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

the theory is really to get as much tyre under the rim as possible...

i run similar sizes but in 40/18 and i run 235/245

[xxx200]

still have not answered my question wat about

215/35 f

255/30 r

[astrotristan]

still have not answered my question wat about

215/35 f

255/30 r

255 wont be much of a stretch on the rears man

225s look mint on 9.5" rims

[joeyjoejoejuniorshabadoo]

lol...

[xxx200]

im not gonna bother

[astrotristan]

im not gonna bother

lol some ppl are beyond helping

[09yonnie]

245 Front and 265 Rear

[astrotristan]

ok guys here is the deal wanna stretch tyres specs are as follows

245 Front and 265 Rear

doh!

[32_Dave]

doh!

before i start...

i'd suggest either going smaller wheels, maybe 7.5" on the front, and 8.5" on the back.

245 Front and 265 Rear

FAIL...

turbo x-trail & 09yonnie GTFO

okay now that's over.

firstly ditch your 19" because no stretch will ever look good on a 19" rim. also think about your profiles, you wanna stretch a profile (30-35) that is so small it would look like your tires are naturally flat.

get yourself some proper jap rims 17 or 18. depending on your car go for width 9" + wide.

no smaller then 9" start with a 215 on the 9" like astro said. if you go bigger increase your tire by 1 size will give you a nice finished product.

Edited January 25, 2010 by 32_Dave

[StealthX]

turbo x-trail & 09yonnie GTFO

just trying to offer advice mate.

thats what this forum is about lol

how bout something helpful rather than just trying to flame people.

[32_Dave]

how bout something helpful rather than just trying to flame people.

put 1 / 2 together...

firstly ditch your 19" because no stretch will ever look good on a 19" rim. also think about your profiles, you wanna stretch a profile (30-35) that is so small it would look like your tires are naturally flat.

get yourself some proper jap rims 17 or 18. depending on your car go for width 9" + wide.

no smaller then 9" start with a 215 on the 9" like astro said. if you go bigger increase your tire by 1 size will give you a nice finished product.

[StealthX]

firstly ditch your 19" because no stretch will ever look good on a 19" rim.

i dunno man, these rims are bigger than 19s and this 'stretch' looks good (IMO)

anyway, to OP...

i dont think stretch would look good on rays GTVs if they look anything like this

especially not 19s too.

as dave said, go something 17/18 and a tyre about 20-40mm smaller than the 9" (230mm), and have a profile of like 40-50% otherwise itll look to flat.

[mystery_kid]

just trying to offer advice mate.

thats what this forum is about lol

how bout something helpful rather than just trying to flame people.

maybe you should keep your advice when you don't know what you're talking about

7.5" rims... you might aswell go to bob jane and get some of their specials on 19" chromies bro

i have 17 x 8's on the front like alot of people with 215/45's and there is a little bit of stretch, not he-man stretch though

[Bullet32]

maybe you should keep your advice when you don't know what you're talking about

Why would you say that?... You asked for advice, all he did was make a suggestion and you tell him that he doesn't know what he is talking about?

This isn't nissansilvia.com, try and treat people with a little more respect?...

The bottom line here is that there is little to no performance benefit in stretching narrow tyres on to wide rims...

If you want traction, go for the manufacturers recommendation for the width of wheel that you have (as they do a lot more testing on their own tyres than anyone else does)...

For example: 19 x 8.5" = 235/35R19 or 245/35R19 and 19 x 9.5" = 255/30R19 or 265/30R19 - these sizes would be just about perfect (depending on the brand of tyre).

If you want the stretched look then just down size from the sizes listed as manufacturers recommendation by 1 or 2 widths.

But be careful running over stretched tyres though, it puts a lot more stress on the sidewalls and can easily damage the tyre, cause the bead to be pulled off the rim, a blow out or delamination.

Also, it's a good idea to check with your insurance provider about what their policies are before fitting tyres, because if your tyres don't match their policies then you won't be covered if you have an accident.

BTW - Yes, I do work for a national tyre distributor and have done for quite a few years and I do know what I am talking about.

I hope this helps.

[StealthX]

Why would you say that?... You asked for advice, all he did was make a suggestion and you tell him that he doesn't know what he is talking about?

This isn't nissansilvia.com, try and treat people with a little more respect?...

thankyou!

geeze i didnt know it was such a big deal lol

fck, shoot me, i made a bad call

couldve just been like "nah man 7.5 is too narrow for any performance car" but nah, had to be a keyboard warrior and flame me etc...

anyway enough of the winging...

xxx200, that EMS you sold me a few months ago is working a treat! got it installed and tuned bout 6 weeks ago!

thanks again!

Edited January 30, 2010 by turbo x-trail

[GUN_METAL_GTR32]

hay buddy

i have 19x8 and 19x9 work vs-kf rims on my 34 and i run 225/35/19 and 235/30/19 respectively they have a lil stretch and look good

btw 19s r not very good for driving fast around corners

i run pirelli corsa tyres