What Tire Size for a good Stretch Look 16x8?
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Just got some 16x8 rims and I want the stretch look on them but I can't find any info.
I was thinking 205/40 (very extreme) or 205/45. Someone told 215/40 but that would seem a little to wide to get the "stretch."
Yes I know it's not suggested and possibly dangerous.....blah blah blah but it looks so tight!
Anyway thanks to any valuable feedback and extra kudos if you provide pics. Thanks!
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I was thinking 205/40 (very extreme) or 205/45. Someone told 215/40 but that would seem a little to wide to get the "stretch."
Yes I know it's not suggested and possibly dangerous.....blah blah blah but it looks so tight!
Anyway thanks to any valuable feedback and extra kudos if you provide pics. Thanks!
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Originally Posted by mpbox
Just got some 16x8 rims and I want the stretch look on them but I can't find any info.
I was thinking 205/40 (very extreme) or 205/45. Someone told 215/40 but that would seem a little to wide to get the "stretch."
Yes I know it's not suggested and possibly dangerous.....blah blah blah but it looks so tight!
Anyway thanks to any valuable feedback and extra kudos if you provide pics. Thanks!
I was thinking 205/40 (very extreme) or 205/45. Someone told 215/40 but that would seem a little to wide to get the "stretch."
Yes I know it's not suggested and possibly dangerous.....blah blah blah but it looks so tight!
Anyway thanks to any valuable feedback and extra kudos if you provide pics. Thanks!
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What about this 195/55/16
This has a nice stretch.
Also In my opinion I think its perfectly safe considering tires that are
stretched want to bend back into theyre original form rather than blow
out like some shops I've been to have said.
This has a nice stretch.
Also In my opinion I think its perfectly safe considering tires that are
stretched want to bend back into theyre original form rather than blow
out like some shops I've been to have said.
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^^^
That's what I'd go with if I wanted stretch, maybe even a 195-50-16 if possible.
Keep in mind, if you're not slammed, I don't think the stetched look works because stretching the sidewalls brings down the overall profile of the tire even further.
That's what I'd go with if I wanted stretch, maybe even a 195-50-16 if possible.
Keep in mind, if you're not slammed, I don't think the stetched look works because stretching the sidewalls brings down the overall profile of the tire even further.
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Actually it's 16x8 with 205/40-16. Sickest DA I've seen in recent years. Props to the owner over at Honda-tech.
This is an inspiration but I don't think I could slam my car this low with out taking out my Kenstyle.
Thanks all for the advice....I'm most likely going to go with a 205/45. while I know 195 would be sick wit it.....that's just a little to close for comfort.
This is an inspiration but I don't think I could slam my car this low with out taking out my Kenstyle.
Thanks all for the advice....I'm most likely going to go with a 205/45. while I know 195 would be sick wit it.....that's just a little to close for comfort.
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Originally Posted by hanakepa
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dis is a 16x9 but he got 16x8 on da fronts but is that the type of look yu like?
this is my back wheel btw. its 16 x 9 with 205.50.16s, my fronts is 16 x 8 with 195.50.16s
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IMHO Falkens give the best stretched look. I got Federals (which came with my rims) and they have a little stretch look to them.
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What's the point of stretching the tire?? Besides the look, and I bet the Police don't like that when they pull you over either,
sounds like a ticket waiting to happen, but I've seen it on a few cars (not Scions more VW's ) in my area.
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sounds like a ticket waiting to happen, but I've seen it on a few cars (not Scions more VW's ) in my area.
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