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Whats up all, i just have a few questions about tires sizes and such. i just got my MB Battles in 18 9.5 +15 offset all around so i was just wondering what tire sizes i should run for a nice stance. I was thinking 245 fronts and 265 rears but i just wanna make sure ill be able to fit the 265's in the rear. i know i am going to have too pull and roll my fenders and quarters a little anyway, but give me some input please! :bigthumb:


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Yes you should be able to fit 265 but to me thats to much tire.
What kind of look are you going for?
If you want a stretched look then those sizes are way to big.
I run 225/40/18 up front on a 9 inch wheel and 245/40/18 rear on 9.5. Perfect sizes IMO.
Take a look at rimtuck.com to see what you like.

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245 F/265 R sounds hawt to me.... APPROVE!

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I really like the wide look more than the stretched look hah, but this is what i am going for http://www.flickr.com/photos/afrandsen/4215425776/

i have another question tho about if i should run spacers or will the 9.5 +15 offset be flush or tucked??

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If you want that look, you're gonna want stretched tires.

But anyways, for 265s with that width and offset of a wheel, you might need to pull your fender a little.

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Yeah i figured they where stretched a little bit, but with the 245 in front and 265 in the rear would they poke out a little or tuck, i want that flush look haha

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With 9.5 wide wheels with a +15 offset, 265 tires should be fine.

This is a 18x9.5 +30 wheel with 275s.
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Okay sweet, so if i want them to pop out a little and pull the quarters and fenders what MM spacer should i run 10's? or 20's?

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Dunno, pop the wheels on, pull your fenders, and see much further you want it to come out.

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Sounds good! thanks for the help guys tires should be in Thursday and put on Friday, so ill post some pics when there on!


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