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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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Like the title says, I need help picking the right size tires for my set up. Ill be running a set of MB Battles 18x9.5 +15 rims, 25mm spacers in the rear, 20mm spacers in the front. Car will be left at stock ride height. Looking for the widest tire I can run without having to pull or roll my fenders. Thanks!

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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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I'd probably do 255/40 F and 275/40 R.

You could also do 265/35 square,
265/35 F & 265/40 R,
275/35 F & 275/40 R

Also, you probably wont need that large of spacers.. probably none for the front. Maybe a 10-15mm for the rear. Just wait and see.

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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 06:55 AM
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If you want wide, don't install your spacers.
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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if you put that size space on the rear you will have the wheel and tire sticking past the fender, acid jake on here has same wheel and he sits flush with the fender
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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First of all why battles?? They are fugly
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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^cheap and decent looking.... but not everyones cup of tea
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Enkeis? Vardogs?
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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Enkeis? Vardogs?
enkeis approx $350 each for 9.5 +15
battles less than $200 each for same size
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Old Oct 3, 2013 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
enkeis approx $350 each for 9.5 +15
battles less than $200 each for same size
You can get Battles for $150 each, Rota for just over $200 each , Enkei 9.5's for $260 each and 10.5's for $300 each if you shop around.

I would save a few extra penny's and get Rota at minimum
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Just an update, I installed the wheels the other day and I see what you guys mean about the spacers. I like how the front sits flush with the fender. I'm thinking of picking up a set of 15mm spacers for the rear to match the fitment up front. I ended up sticking to the factory spec tires 225/45 F and 245/45 R. Ill be running 255/40 F and 275/40 R once my tires go bold. I might have to roll the rear fenders when I make the switch to 275's. Thanks for the input guys.


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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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I purchased the wheels from discount tire direct for $666 shipped. They had a $50 instant online discount.
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The 275/40 rear may slightly rub in the rear at +15, once rolled you can install a 10 to 15mm spacer no problem.
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Old Jan 2, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
The 275/40 rear may slightly rub in the rear at +15, once rolled you can install a 10 to 15mm spacer no problem.
You're from vegas right? Know any local shops that roll fenders for a good price?
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with a 275 tire and the battles being +15 you will rub*. i just went through this... rolled em and no probs now

*note i am lowered 1 inch on eibach pro kit
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Originally Posted by CJs_Z33
You're from vegas right? Know any local shops that roll fenders for a good price?
I would hit up Buckey to do it. I don't have his shop info on me, check for his info on Vegas Drift.
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
with a 275 tire and the battles being +15 you will rub*. i just went through this... rolled em and no probs now

*note i am lowered 1 inch on eibach pro kit
thanks ill get spacers after getting them rolled. thanks man!

Originally Posted by terrasmak
I would hit up Buckey to do it. I don't have his shop info on me, check for his info on Vegas Drift.
yeah i think i know who he is. he has a read fc right?

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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by CJs_Z33

yeah i think i know who he is. he has a read fc right?
Red FC, tell him I sent you
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Red FC, tell him I sent you
RED haha ill pm him on vegasdrift and see how much he will charge. im also on 350zen and on vegasevos so ill see who they got too.
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