Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires Tires with Squared Tread look Fatter

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  1. genik

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    Hello, im interested in purchasing a tire for my R56S that will have the most squared tread available so it will give the look of a fatter tire. Right now the car is wearing the Continental Conti Sport3 tires, but their tread is curved and from the rear, it looks like a thin tire. What options would you give me for tires in order to look fatter than the ones i have now? The size is 205.45.17
     
  2. rkw

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    If you're looking for fat, go to 215 or 225.
     
  3. Nathan

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    These hand grooved Hoosiers have that look you desire.

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    You don't need wider tires you need wider rimz.....

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    When your looking at tire specs look at the tread with for the size you want. BFG usually has pretty wide tread.
     
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    BFG= BF Goodrich
     
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  9. Qik

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    I've had the Benjamin Franklin Goodrich G Force Sport Comp 2's and they are fantastic. And have squared edges :) Boom...
    Also, Going from a 205 tire to either 215 or 225 will give you these squared edges you're longing for.
     
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