Are stretched tires good or bad you think?
10-10-2005, 10:29 AM
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It's a great look. Everyone will know you can't afford larger tires.
10-10-2005, 04:04 PM
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Uh yeah, what 400amonth said, but more politely 
For a tire to look like that it's well outside of the design range of rim width. It's not particularly safe. Plus, in my opinion, it looks really stupid - because it clearly indicates that the owner of the vehicle has no clue of how a tire should be mounted properly.
Please don't mount underwidth tires like this.
For a tire to look like that it's well outside of the design range of rim width. It's not particularly safe. Plus, in my opinion, it looks really stupid - because it clearly indicates that the owner of the vehicle has no clue of how a tire should be mounted properly.
Please don't mount underwidth tires like this.
10-10-2005, 04:08 PM
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I'd be more interested if it's possible to do the total opposite, i.e. have uber wide tires on a rim - the above looks all anorexic.
Dude, tire, eat something.
Dude, tire, eat something.
10-10-2005, 04:24 PM
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Wow! There are some negative people on this thread!
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Wow! There are some negative people on this thread!
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Originally Posted by 400amonth
this the MOST freaking stupid thing I have ever seen. for christ sakes you are driving/cornering on side wall. ANYONE WHO DOES THIS ...when the wreck happens due to a blow out know you . When the cop gives you a ticket for your car being a hazard know you . When the family of the person you killed in the "other" car sues you know you . When you curb your wheels on a break in the pavement know you . When you make a corner and the tire rolls off the rim know you . When you actually pay for the tires and rims knowing they will never work together properly know you . Why don't ya just toss some rear wheel drive spokes on it a skate board slam it...
10-10-2005, 05:00 PM
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not my style!
10-10-2005, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantR
Uh yeah, what 400amonth said, but more politely
For a tire to look like that it's well outside of the design range of rim width. It's not particularly safe. Plus, in my opinion, it looks really stupid - because it clearly indicates that the owner of the vehicle has no clue of how a tire should be mounted properly.
Please don't mount underwidth tires like this.
For a tire to look like that it's well outside of the design range of rim width. It's not particularly safe. Plus, in my opinion, it looks really stupid - because it clearly indicates that the owner of the vehicle has no clue of how a tire should be mounted properly.
Please don't mount underwidth tires like this.
10-10-2005, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by eXciteBox
and theres the VW guys too...
my god... and this is suppose to be "COOL" OR GOOD LOOKING...? i think this fad is the most dangerous and STUPID fad i have seen yet.. i can not even think of ONE good reason why you would want this..... 400AMONTH's post had me laughing.... but im in total agreement.. think about this... these are the kinds of people who will put the wrong size tires on the wheel... go out.. have an accident then sue the tire or wheel manufacture for a defective product...
10-10-2005, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by dajap
Originally Posted by GrantR
Uh yeah, what 400amonth said, but more politely
For a tire to look like that it's well outside of the design range of rim width. It's not particularly safe. Plus, in my opinion, it looks really stupid - because it clearly indicates that the owner of the vehicle has no clue of how a tire should be mounted properly.
Please don't mount underwidth tires like this.
For a tire to look like that it's well outside of the design range of rim width. It's not particularly safe. Plus, in my opinion, it looks really stupid - because it clearly indicates that the owner of the vehicle has no clue of how a tire should be mounted properly.
Please don't mount underwidth tires like this.
10-10-2005, 07:26 PM
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These wheels only come in 16x9. Of course you would have to drop your xb exceptionally lower then other people with bigger rims. Even with the 3 degree camber and strecthed tires you still will encounter some rubbing issues. Without a stretched tire you would end up doing a lot of damage. For some people strecthing a tire is a need in order for it to fit their rims that are wide and or low offset, some people do it for the cosmetic reasons.
10-10-2005, 07:56 PM
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10-10-2005, 07:57 PM
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10-10-2005, 08:01 PM
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dajap I believe the NKB Mesh wheels come in 7, 8, and 9 widths unless Memoryfab has them listed wrong.
http://www.memoryfab.com/detail/?id=228
http://www.memoryfab.com/detail/?id=228
10-10-2005, 08:03 PM
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I meant they don't get any bigger than 16's
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10-10-2005, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dewmerz
dajap I believe the NKB Mesh wheels come in 7, 8, and 9 widths unless Memoryfab has them listed wrong.
http://www.memoryfab.com/detail/?id=228
http://www.memoryfab.com/detail/?id=228
10-11-2005, 12:45 AM
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wow a lot of haters in here, i mean i despise chrome but dont say anything when i see some ghettoo chrome bling panther or d'vinci wheels on cars, its a taste thing, i love the stretched and cambered look, and if you dont f off im not talkin about your ____. so ive been through a few sets on wheels and a have a few moe coming before the end of the year so will be small and wide witha massive stretch some will be more track oriented. but whatever, its my car not yours, and yeah my tires will wear faster with 3 deg of camer on a stretch, but thats why i ahave a mounter and ballancer so can flip flop them without getting raped by the tire shop.....oh and by the way i think nkb's are avaible in up to a 10 in wheel you can see for yourself at www.s-2.co.jp
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10-11-2005, 01:25 AM
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10-11-2005, 05:06 AM
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Put down these styling cues all you want. The euro guys stretch tires, the Asain guys run Folgers cans for mufflers. Not everyone is gonna like either but it no reason to insult it.
I currently own a VW Golf GTI with the stretched rubber look and I get nothing put compliments. I plan on doing the same look when I get my xB.
Heres a couple pics of my ride....
If you are looking for sweet deep dish rims, those are Brock B1's. 17x8.5 in the front with 215/45's ion them. On the back I'm running 17x10's with 235/40's on them. Lots of stretch and it looks awesome.
Wheels like those can be found on sale at www.tunershop.com be careful, they can be pricey.
I currently own a VW Golf GTI with the stretched rubber look and I get nothing put compliments. I plan on doing the same look when I get my xB.
Heres a couple pics of my ride....
If you are looking for sweet deep dish rims, those are Brock B1's. 17x8.5 in the front with 215/45's ion them. On the back I'm running 17x10's with 235/40's on them. Lots of stretch and it looks awesome.
Wheels like those can be found on sale at www.tunershop.com be careful, they can be pricey.
10-11-2005, 06:32 AM
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I didn't want to post anything but damn, We need more love in this forum. People do what they do, if its right or wrong. They can run super fat tires on smaller wheels or stretch smaller tires on wide wheel, It's their car. I assume both groups know what they are doing so lets stop h8ting each other and show more respect to each others ideas !!! Here how we are doing it in JDMPalace
