Tire Stretching
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I see that the fad or the new thing is to get really wide wheels and stretch narrow tires. Im not saying its bad. But how do you keep from bottoming out on your tires or messing up your fender well.
I have seen many cars with tire cuts and scuffed wheels and messed up fenders. But i can also say it does look cool, just unsafe and costly. Just on what ive seen so far.
I have seen many cars with tire cuts and scuffed wheels and messed up fenders. But i can also say it does look cool, just unsafe and costly. Just on what ive seen so far.
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well my last setup was stretched and my new setup will be stretched as well. it's a little of both... looks and clearance. i've never had any problems with my setups. specs in my sig... pics of my new setup will be up soon, so keep an eye out!
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ive been stretched for a little over a year now, its no different then driving an extremely lowered car with regular tires, you learn to avoid pot holes and curbs.
although i have hit a few holes and never had an issue, higher tire pressures then manufacturer suggested also helps.
although i have hit a few holes and never had an issue, higher tire pressures then manufacturer suggested also helps.
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Lowriders have been doing this for yeeeeears. YEEEEEARS.
155/80R13's on a 13x7? That's a pretty mean stretch. I ran Daytons for a while with 175/70R14's in 14x7's. Never had a problem.
155/80R13's on a 13x7? That's a pretty mean stretch. I ran Daytons for a while with 175/70R14's in 14x7's. Never had a problem.
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I see that the fad or the new thing is to get really wide wheels and stretch narrow tires. Im not saying its bad. But how do you keep from bottoming out on your tires or messing up your fender well.
I have seen many cars with tire cuts and scuffed wheels and messed up fenders. But i can also say it does look cool, just unsafe and costly. Just on what ive seen so far.
I have seen many cars with tire cuts and scuffed wheels and messed up fenders. But i can also say it does look cool, just unsafe and costly. Just on what ive seen so far.
I think you nailed it with the last line of your post. I'd say to those that have posted here are "stretching" w/o having any issues so far. With that being said, IMHO I definitely wouldn't recommend doing it. The main reason not to do it is that it "forces" the side-wall of the tire to come into contact with the road surface. Which it was never designed or intended to do that. It raises the risk factor for the tire to fail resulting in a blow out
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I'm about to drop some cash on new tires for rims that I just got, the rims I have are 18x8 with a +25 offset, I will be wrapping them in 215/40R18's. Not a massive stretch, but possibly enough to clear the wheel wells. Will post pics when I get em on.
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Can't wait to see this, I'm thinking of dropping down to this size with the next set of tires for some extra clearence too.
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youre going to be able to clear 18x8 + 25 no problem without a stretch. I have 19x8.5 + 10's in the front that I can get the fender over *barley* but another 15mm is another 1-1/4 you'll be sunk. If you dont need to stretch your tires I wouldnt... its not fun in the rain... at all
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well even though I stated above that I wouldn't recommend doing a stretch on tires, if Im looking at it right, it would only end up being a few mil. stretch, so nowhere near as drastic as some stretch setups I've seen.
Def. post pics when you get it done so we can all see.
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I think you nailed it with the last line of your post. I'd say to those that have posted here are "stretching" w/o having any issues so far. With that being said, IMHO I definitely wouldn't recommend doing it. The main reason not to do it is that it "forces" the side-wall of the tire to come into contact with the road surface. Which it was never designed or intended to do that. It raises the risk factor for the tire to fail resulting in a blow out
alot of the modifications we do to our cars raise the risk of accidents/damage to our vehicles, from lowering, to adding power via turbo kits and nitrous, it comes down to the person and what you are comfortable with. If stretching tires makes you drive like a grandma and you start loosing hair from stress thinking your tires will blow any second, then no, stretching is not for you!
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I'm running 225-40-18 with a hotchkis drop and my front right rubs like mad.. remember if it don't rub it don't fit!! When (if) i ever get bags, I'm contemplating these 17x9 either 25 or 15mm with a 215-40-17 (maybe45).. god i want bags!!!
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