Which tires for stretch of these 3?

[poynter]

I'm going to order some tires for my style 5's this week and was wondering if anyone had used any of these tires. I am going with 205/40's simply because they are the most affordable size and I know they will fit.

These are all under $60 each. I've used nittos but didnt like them and have no experience with the other two.

Nankang NS-1 Radial
205/40R-17XL 84H BSW

Riken Raptor ZR
205/40ZR17 84W XL B

Nitto NT NeoGen ZR
205/40ZR-17 XL 84W B

they can be found here: http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/searchTiresBySize.do?sw=false&cs=205&ar=40&rd=17

[poynter]

I called around to get some quotes locally and a few of the places I talked to said that 205/40's on a 8" wide wheel wouldn't really be stretched...?? They said that recommended wheel width for that size is 7"-8"...

[LuckyBoyOne3]

Here is 205/40-17 on an 8 inch wide wheel

http://www.tyrestretch.com/8_205_40_R17/

hover above the picture with your cursor and it tells you tire brand/model...

[low_offset]

if you want to run stretch on a 8" wheel go with Falken 512 205/40/17 :eyebrows
pics on mine but 16 :confused
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3642076375_7a7cf91f26_o.jpg
link to tires :cool
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findTireDetail.do?pc=28756&counter=2&ar=40&rd=17&sw=false&cs=205

[Dr.AK]

Nankang NS-1 Radial
205/40R-17XL 84H BSW



What ever you do, do not choose these.
My dad ran these for a few months when he still had 17s. They were not a very good tire.

The successors, the Nankang Ns-2, however are pretty good and relatively cheap as well and they do stretch reasonably good.

I ran a 205/40 on my 8x17s when I still had them. Tire was a Falken FK452, somewhat expensive in comparison to the cheaper falkens, but very nice to drive and stretched very good.

[poynter]

I found some falken 502's locally for $90 each mounted/balanced/etc.
I think thats the direction I'm headed. The shop that quoted me that has a beadblaster so hopefully they can get it right.

[bonkey]

i've also have the falken 912's.they are perfect for stretch!
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive042.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive043.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive045.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive048.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive047.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive046.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive044.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive050.jpg
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive049.jpg
hope to help you with this ;)

[Njdub]

Falken 512's > all other tires.

[poynter]

Heres some pics from falkens site on the 502's and 512's. I like the tread pattern on the 502's, other than that I dont really see a difference.
502:
http://www.falkentire.com/media/tires/4/tire.jpg

512:
http://www.falkentire.com/media/tires/13/tire.jpg

[ohiodub_99.5]

The successors, the Nankang Ns-2, however are pretty good and relatively cheap as well and they do stretch reasonably good.


x2... i love my set... they stretch easily... they wear really well, and for being stretched are surprisingly quiet...

these are 215/35's on an 8.5... maybe it'll help...
http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii238/ohiodub_995/Mine/3968317006_e584f4b0fb_b.jpg

[poynter]

Picked them up tonight and they are barely stretched at all. they are 205/40 falken 502's
Now I need to get coilovers and spacers of course...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/4056959048_efdcfc93d3_o.jpg

[wnabm3]

yokohama makes a 195/40/17 s.drive that would stretch nicely on a 8" wide rim....
and I'm pretty sure you can get them for under $100

[e36cruiser]

fuzion 205-40's are the way to go for an 8" rim

[TRiCC]

fuzion 205-40's are the way to go for an 8" rim

pretty much

[SeanDub]

fuzion 205-40's are the way to go for an 8" rim

True story, the 502's look hella big.

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad296/SLAMDM3/19.jpg

Fuzion ZRi 205/40 on an 8"

[phillygs3]

Nankangs are great for stretch , Remember the cheaper the tire trhe better for stretch , because the sidewalls are not rienforced so no bubbles :)
Falkens are ok if the car is lite , I ran falkens on my last setup and they bubbled within a week

here is a pic of my Nankangs ns 2 245/35 on a 11 and 215/35 on a 9

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll193/phillygs3/DSCN3080.jpg

http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll193/phillygs3/DSCN3091.jpg
http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll193/phillygs3/DSCN3079.jpg

[Turborex]

i have the nankang ns2's on my summer wheels. 205/40 on a 18x8 and 215/40 on a 18x9, and they look good. they ride pretty smooth and quiet. they are terrible in the rain tho. nothing better for $75 a tire tho

[bud's hanzo sword]

i've also have the falken 912's.they are perfect for stretch!

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g27/smousje1985/dzexclusive047.jpg


How wide is this wheel?

[Mateen9]

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