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Old 06-03-2009, 01:54 AM
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Guys, on a 15x8 wheel should i go with 205/50 tire if I'm scared of running a stretch and take hard turns ?

I was looking at Toyo Proxes 4, good company, not that expensive
But I saw Falken Azenis RT-615 are only $5 more and thay'r summer tires, what would u pick ?
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Old 06-03-2009, 11:03 PM
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I run 205's stretched on a 10" in the rear and 195's stretched on a 9" in the front. I run them hard and have never had a problem with them coming off. I would reccomend a 195 on your 8" for a good look. It'll be safe.
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Old 06-03-2009, 11:48 PM
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gotta admit I am not as brave.....
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Old 06-18-2009, 05:25 AM
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just because a tire is stretched doesn't mean its unsafe for spirited driving . if anything the steering becomes more responsive and the car handles better due to less flex in the sidewall . these drift guys have crazy stretches and they get sideways all day long with no tire failures or major blowouts unless they hit something and i doubt anyone is getting sideways in the box
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Old 06-21-2009, 01:11 AM
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old setup, not too much stretch..
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Old 06-21-2009, 02:42 AM
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^^^^^ sick
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Damnnn!! Profounds!! =]
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I'm running a 205 40 up front on 17 x8 wheel

and a 215 40 in the rear on a 17x9 wheel


Now I need to figure out what will give me a good stretch on a 15x7 wheel.
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