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  • Which tires for stretch of these 3?

    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/di...05&ar=40&rd=17

  • #2
    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"...

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    • #3
      Here is 205/40-17 on an 8 inch wide wheel



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

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      • #4
        if you want to run stretch on a 8" wheel go with Falken 512 205/40/17
        pics on mine but 16

        link to tires
        http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=false&cs=205

        http://www.flickr.com/photos/wesleygti/

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        • #5
          Originally posted by poynter View Post
          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.

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          • #6
            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.

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            • #7
              i've also have the falken 912's.they are perfect for stretch!









              hope to help you with this

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              • #8
                Falken 512's > all other tires.
                sigpic

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                • #9
                  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:


                  512:

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Dr.AK View Post
                    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...
                    sigpic-ben
                    ...fake splits for days...

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                    • #11
                      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...

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                      • #12
                        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

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                        • #13
                          fuzion 205-40's are the way to go for an 8" rim
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by e36cruiser View Post
                            fuzion 205-40's are the way to go for an 8" rim
                            pretty much

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by e36cruiser View Post
                              fuzion 205-40's are the way to go for an 8" rim
                              True story, the 502's look hella big.



                              Fuzion ZRi 205/40 on an 8"

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