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      03-31-2014, 01:04 AM   #1
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205/40/18x8 and 215/40/18x8.5 on OEM style 162's

Do you think these are good tire sizes for a stanced/stretch look?? im putting them on my 335 with oem style 162's.. i like the look of them or else id be getting 19's and wouldn't be asking for help on tires

what are good tires?? tire rack only offers me yokohama s.drives or michelin pilot super sports. I'm a noob when it comes to stretching tires
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Why do you want to run a stretched tire on OEM wheels?
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Why do you want to run a stretched tire on OEM wheels?
Because I like the look of the wheel, I'm already running a 215/35 on my fronts but the tires are too low profile, I want more meat.

I've been looking on the VW forums cuz all they run are 18x8's and 18x9's
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Good tires to stretch are the Hankook V12 and Falken FK-453
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Good tires to stretch are the Hankook V12 and Falken FK-453
Are the 205/40 and 215/40 a good stretch???
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