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SomeoneWhoIsntMe · 02-03-2013, 04:50 PM

my fronts

215/35 federals on a 18x9.5

aired right up, I used heavy duty valvestems and a fuckton of bead sealer on them and keep them at 50psi because I'm paranoid after I debeaded a 225/40/18 from an 18x10 with a slight bend in the barrel

1WILLY1 · 02-03-2013, 04:52 PM

oh hey man , im near spadina and bloor downtown,where are you located?? And no its going on a 93sc400.

Im from clublexus but people there reffered me to this thread for reference,,,,and yea i know at 245/35 im really pushing it, its just I have two of them already and it would save me money and hassle of buying two more.

still wondering if anyones done it or if it is possible while still being relatively safe.

1WILLY1 · 02-03-2013, 07:59 PM

someone sent me a pic of a 245/35 x 13 on clublexus so looks like its possible, which is great news for me , thanks guys.

05subysti · 02-07-2013, 10:36 AM

anyone have 285/30/18 nankang nsII on 18x12.5?

05subysti · 02-08-2013, 09:07 PM

What about 255/35/18 federals on an 18x12.5??

Durps · 02-09-2013, 02:59 AM

Would I be safe with 215/40/18 bf goodrich tires which have a thick sidewall on a 9.5 wheel?
I know we all take chances with stretching but is this a worry free stretch or will the thick sidewalls make it hard to stretch at all?
Thanks for any help.

05subysti · 02-14-2013, 04:03 PM

heres my fronts, 18x10.5 with 225/40 federal

DeleriousZ · 02-14-2013, 04:19 PM

Man those federals run wide. Looks exactly like a 225/40 achilles atr sport on a 9.5.

foxystyle · 02-14-2013, 04:37 PM

I did a 195/55 on a 9 inch wheel, is that considered extreme?

ILoveJDM · 02-14-2013, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxystyle

I did a 195/55 on a 9 inch wheel, is that considered extreme?

no cuz 15/16's suck

foxystyle · 02-14-2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ILoveJDM

no cuz 15/16's suck

yup yup, i thought so haha.

05subysti · 02-14-2013, 07:01 PM

Yeah federals run a tad wider lol next goal is to fit 255/35 federals on 18x12.5 when I get more mula

g_mac530 · 03-07-2013, 01:37 PM

Hey guys, need some advice for my equips. They are 18x13. I'm trying to decide if I should go with a 285/30 or a 295/30 Sumitomo HTR ZIII. I would go for the 285/30 but a small part of me thinks it might be a tad too much stretch. Anyone have any experience with mouting up a 13" wide wheel?

05subysti · 03-07-2013, 06:19 PM

285s arent as extreme as 245s on 18x13, youll be fine. But do sumitomos even stretch well?

g_mac530 · 03-07-2013, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05subysti

285s arent as extreme as 245s on 18x13, youll be fine. But do sumitomos even stretch well?

I haven't had any problems with them on my other set of wheels. I have a 225/40 on an 9.5 and a 245/40 on an 11 with no issues

05subysti · 03-09-2013, 01:18 PM

Okay well try the 285/30 first.

1gr8bar10der · 03-09-2013, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05subysti

285s arent as extreme as 245s on 18x13, youll be fine. But do sumitomos even stretch well?

I run sumitomo on mine too. They seem fine and stratch well. 235/40 on 10.5 mild stretch tho.

KGB · 03-12-2013, 08:05 PM

Does anybody else run 225/35r18 federals on 18x11? We just tried that with my rims and there's still like 3/4'' gap from side wall to the lip. Sorry I dont have any pics, but I just dont believe its possible now. We'll try 235s tomorrow.

05subysti · 03-12-2013, 08:22 PM

As far as i know he was the only one that ran 225/35 18x11 that i could find. Try the fire and starter fluid trick, should eliminate that gap!

DeleriousZ · 03-13-2013, 10:14 AM

225/35 feddies are probably closer to a 245/35 lol.

KGB · 03-13-2013, 10:23 AM

I just realized federals dont even come in 235/35. I will definitely try starter fluid, if it fails, he other option is 235/35r18 falken 912. I mean it took 3 guys and 2 cheetahs just to get it started lol

Lovely Idol Inc. · 03-13-2013, 10:55 AM

Those are my wheels, it was easy to get them on 11's fully seated just push the air pressure to like 100 psi for a day and make sure the barrels and tire beads are lubed well.

My rears are 255-35 on 12's, they will definitely stretch on 12.5's

KGB · 03-17-2013, 08:23 PM

^Thanks again man! WD-40 and 100psi did the trick for me, even my tire shop guys could not belive it

225/35r18 on 18x11 all around

One of my used rear tires wouldn't strech all the way for some reason, but I drove it from Houston to San Antonio and back yesterday, just got over 500 miles on this set up and it seems to be fine

Mr.James · 03-17-2013, 11:06 PM

Tried cheetah at 2 different shops, tried bicycle tube, also tried to heat the tire with a space heater and used starting fluid........

Any advice on getting these 275 35 18 Proxes 4's to take on a 18x12 Meister? Having serious issues due to the barrel design. I have 225 40's on 18x10 Meisters up front which were not an issue. thinking its bad luck! Doesnt seem like it should even be an issue, but it is driving me nuts!

Thanks in advance!

(Tried 265 35 Ziex 912's prior. one seated, the other would not.)

edmorl · 03-18-2013, 07:45 AM

At what PSI do you guys keep your tires inflated to ?

huffandpuff00 · 03-18-2013, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.James

Tried cheetah at 2 different shops, tried bicycle tube, also tried to heat the tire with a space heater and used starting fluid........

Any advice on getting these 275 35 18 Proxes 4's to take on a 18x12 Meister? Having serious issues due to the barrel design. I have 225 40's on 18x10 Meisters up front which were not an issue. thinking its bad luck! Doesnt seem like it should even be an issue, but it is driving me nuts!

Thanks in advance!

(Tried 265 35 Ziex 912's prior. one seated, the other would not.)

Rpf1's have the same design which makes it crazy hard to stretch. I had to heat the tire with a propane torch then hit them with 2 cheetahs at once. That was for a 225 on 10.5(rpf1).

Asuka · 03-19-2013, 12:05 AM

I think I'll try to shove a 205/65 on a 11 wide wheel. That's gonna be awesome.

B-rizz · 03-19-2013, 07:24 PM

17x9.5 205/40 Nankang

18x11 245/35 Syron

theStig880 · 04-11-2013, 08:09 PM

I'll contribute the front half of my wheel setup. This is a 215/45 on a 17x10.5. Went on super easy, no starter fluid or excessive PSI

KGB · 04-28-2013, 11:27 AM

Did anybody ever had some problems with federal tires beads leaking after flipping them? I love these tires but this is 4th time its happening to me, 3 times with 215/35 on 18x10 before and now 225/35 on 18x11. Only had this tire for over month and a half, valve stem started leaking so I had to take the tire off to tighten it up from the inside. Mounted it back up and inner bead is leaking now

Thinking about trying different brand of tires.....or mabe different tire shop

Any suggestions? Thanks.

02-14-2013, 04:19 PM	#1928
DeleriousZ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Age: 38 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Man those federals run wide. Looks exactly like a 225/40 achilles atr sport on a 9.5. __________________ z31 Lovin' http://imageshack.us/a/img337/2396/lowerit.jpg

03-13-2013, 10:14 AM	#1940
DeleriousZ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Age: 38 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	225/35 feddies are probably closer to a 245/35 lol. __________________ z31 Lovin' http://imageshack.us/a/img337/2396/lowerit.jpg

03-19-2013, 12:05 AM	#1947
Asuka Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 182 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I think I'll try to shove a 205/65 on a 11 wide wheel. That's gonna be awesome. __________________ Texas drifting -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAVPdnMnlag

02-03-2013, 04:50 PM	#1921
SomeoneWhoIsntMe Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Waterford, MI Posts: 130 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	my fronts 215/35 federals on a 18x9.5 aired right up, I used heavy duty valvestems and a fuckton of bead sealer on them and keep them at 50psi because I'm paranoid after I debeaded a 225/40/18 from an 18x10 with a slight bend in the barrel

02-03-2013, 04:52 PM	#1922
1WILLY1 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: toronto Age: 38 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oh hey man , im near spadina and bloor downtown,where are you located?? And no its going on a 93sc400. Im from clublexus but people there reffered me to this thread for reference,,,,and yea i know at 245/35 im really pushing it, its just I have two of them already and it would save me money and hassle of buying two more. still wondering if anyones done it or if it is possible while still being relatively safe.

02-03-2013, 07:59 PM	#1923
1WILLY1 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: toronto Age: 38 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	someone sent me a pic of a 245/35 x 13 on clublexus so looks like its possible, which is great news for me , thanks guys.

02-07-2013, 10:36 AM	#1924
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	anyone have 285/30/18 nankang nsII on 18x12.5?

02-08-2013, 09:07 PM	#1925
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	What about 255/35/18 federals on an 18x12.5??

02-09-2013, 02:59 AM	#1926
Durps Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 26 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would I be safe with 215/40/18 bf goodrich tires which have a thick sidewall on a 9.5 wheel? I know we all take chances with stretching but is this a worry free stretch or will the thick sidewalls make it hard to stretch at all? Thanks for any help.

02-14-2013, 04:03 PM	#1927
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	heres my fronts, 18x10.5 with 225/40 federal

02-14-2013, 04:37 PM	#1929
foxystyle Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: 909 Posts: 283 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did a 195/55 on a 9 inch wheel, is that considered extreme?

02-14-2013, 07:01 PM	#1932
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Yeah federals run a tad wider lol next goal is to fit 255/35 federals on 18x12.5 when I get more mula

03-07-2013, 06:19 PM	#1934
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	285s arent as extreme as 245s on 18x13, youll be fine. But do sumitomos even stretch well?

03-09-2013, 01:18 PM	#1936
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Okay well try the 285/30 first.

03-12-2013, 08:05 PM	#1938
KGB Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Does anybody else run 225/35r18 federals on 18x11? We just tried that with my rims and there's still like 3/4'' gap from side wall to the lip. Sorry I dont have any pics, but I just dont believe its possible now. We'll try 235s tomorrow.

03-12-2013, 08:22 PM	#1939
05subysti Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: TX Posts: 601 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	As far as i know he was the only one that ran 225/35 18x11 that i could find. Try the fire and starter fluid trick, should eliminate that gap!

03-13-2013, 10:23 AM	#1941
KGB Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just realized federals dont even come in 235/35. I will definitely try starter fluid, if it fails, he other option is 235/35r18 falken 912. I mean it took 3 guys and 2 cheetahs just to get it started lol

03-13-2013, 10:55 AM	#1942
Lovely Idol Inc. Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 283 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Those are my wheels, it was easy to get them on 11's fully seated just push the air pressure to like 100 psi for a day and make sure the barrels and tire beads are lubed well. My rears are 255-35 on 12's, they will definitely stretch on 12.5's

03-17-2013, 08:23 PM	#1943
KGB Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^Thanks again man! WD-40 and 100psi did the trick for me, even my tire shop guys could not belive it 225/35r18 on 18x11 all around One of my used rear tires wouldn't strech all the way for some reason, but I drove it from Houston to San Antonio and back yesterday, just got over 500 miles on this set up and it seems to be fine

03-17-2013, 11:06 PM	#1944
Mr.James Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Age: 39 Posts: 237 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Tried cheetah at 2 different shops, tried bicycle tube, also tried to heat the tire with a space heater and used starting fluid........ Any advice on getting these 275 35 18 Proxes 4's to take on a 18x12 Meister? Having serious issues due to the barrel design. I have 225 40's on 18x10 Meisters up front which were not an issue. thinking its bad luck! Doesnt seem like it should even be an issue, but it is driving me nuts! Thanks in advance! (Tried 265 35 Ziex 912's prior. one seated, the other would not.)

03-18-2013, 07:45 AM	#1945
edmorl Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario Age: 31 Posts: 1,425 Trader Rating: (24) Feedback Score: 24 reviews	At what PSI do you guys keep your tires inflated to ?

03-19-2013, 07:24 PM	#1948
B-rizz Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 150 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	17x9.5 205/40 Nankang 18x11 245/35 Syron

04-11-2013, 08:09 PM	#1949
theStig880 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wilson, NC Age: 29 Posts: 340 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I'll contribute the front half of my wheel setup. This is a 215/45 on a 17x10.5. Went on super easy, no starter fluid or excessive PSI

04-28-2013, 11:27 AM	#1950
KGB Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston, TX Age: 36 Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did anybody ever had some problems with federal tires beads leaking after flipping them? I love these tires but this is 4th time its happening to me, 3 times with 215/35 on 18x10 before and now 225/35 on 18x11. Only had this tire for over month and a half, valve stem started leaking so I had to take the tire off to tighten it up from the inside. Mounted it back up and inner bead is leaking now Thinking about trying different brand of tires.....or mabe different tire shop Any suggestions? Thanks.