Who stretches tires??

[bowdown201]

I need some new tires and when I went to my local rim shop here (not just any normal tire shop) the guy was really hesitant about saying he could put them on and I dont want him fuckin the wheel up. So anyone know who does it? Its a 225/45/17 on a 10.5(I think) wheel. Thanks :ninja:

[Dirty Octopus™]

nice choice.

[5speed]

Go to a used tire place in the country somewhere. They usually know what they are doing, at least around Conyers and Covington. I got my back tires stretched, I believe same width on the rims.

[Dirty Octopus™]

Go to a used tire place in the country somewhere. They usually know what they are doing, at least around Conyers and Covington. I got my back tires stretched, I believe same width on the rims.
they're usually the ones that want you to but 355's on a 8.5 inch wheel

[HillClimbGuy]

you want to put a 225 on a 10.5 wheel I would like to see pics of this

[Arm&hammer]

What's the point of stretching tires? Not trying to be a douche but i don't understand what the point of stretching tires is.

[jhadleyh]

I stretch vagina's

[SLOWR/T]

What's the point of stretching tires? Not trying to be a douche but i don't understand what the point of stretching tires is.

Its a fad they MUST follow.

[Logan]

lulz.

:D

I tried 3 places before a place could mount them. Don't use any big places, they won't touch them. Ask if they have a "cheetah". They have to use that to mount them.

[YokotaS13]

yeah, great tire size really.

I run a 225/40 on a 10 normally.
i do it for clearance.

[Logan]

I run a 225/40 on a 10 normally.
i do it for clearance.

Some people don't get it! It's for CLEARANCE!!! All about the offset! :boobies:

[whatever210]

What's the point of stretching tires? Not trying to be a douche but i don't understand what the point of stretching tires is.
stretching tires is good for drifting. thats the only reason i would run stretch tires. so that more of the tire is on the ground. the only bad thing is when you blow a tire your pretty much ridding on the rim.

[HillClimbGuy]

I thought the whole FAD of streching tires was done so that underpowered cars could spin the tires better. it takes less power to spin a 225 on a 10" wheel than on a 7.5" wheel. In jdm land they call it demon camber.

[whatever210]

I thought the whole FAD of streching tires was done so that underpowered cars could spin the tires better. it takes less power to spin a 225 on a 10" wheel than on a 7.5" wheel. In jdm land they call it demon camber.
so why would andy sapp, cody wellons, sammy from tiger racing run stretch tires if it didnt serve a purpose. and they all run a 9.5 wheel. im about to try to run a stretch tire to drift on so i can see what this is all about. 195 on z wheels.

[Logan]

:facepalm:

[whatever210]

:facepalm:
explain then please. so you can spread knowledge without being a dick hole. not every body knows everything. ive never knew a whole lot on wheels and tires

[whatever210]

nvm. its for fitment reason. to clear fenders im assuming for wide ass tire and less sidewall flex

[Logan]

This subject gets pretty heated, it bothers me when people talk without knowing anything. Not being a dick, just trying to inform.

Ok,

In drifting, stretched tires increases sidewall rigidity. So, less sidewall flex. NO, the tires will NOT come off if you hit a pothole. NO, they do not unbead themselves.

Stretched tires is also for CLEARING FENDERS. You can't be flush without a bit of stretch.

For example. My old whip. These wheels would not fit if I ran 335's. There are no spacers. The wheels bolt on like this.


http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1543-1.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1544-1.jpg

[whatever210]

This subject gets pretty heated, it bothers me when people talk without knowing anything. Not being a dick, just trying to inform.

Ok,

In drifting, stretched tires increases sidewall rigidity. So, less sidewall flex. NO, the tires will NOT come off if you hit a pothole. NO, they do not unbead themselves.

Stretched tires is also for CLEARING FENDERS. You can't be flush without a bit of stretch.

For example. My old whip. These wheels would not fit if I ran 335's. There are no spacers. The wheels bolt on like this.


http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1543-1.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1544-1.jpg

lol nice thank. and i guess bowdown is trying to get new tires on your old ride lol

[.:Stirfry:.]

just do what i do, and do it your self.. can full can of carb coke cleaner or some starter fluid and a lighter.. :crazy:

[gtikid]

Buford Hwy....$15/tire

[Dirty Octopus™]

I thought the whole FAD of streching tires was done so that underpowered cars could spin the tires better. it takes less power to spin a 225 on a 10" wheel than on a 7.5" wheel. In jdm land they call it demon camber.
why would you capitalize FAD? its been going on for decades. its obviously not going anywhere.

[jdm>usdm]

just do what i do, and do it your self.. can full can of carb coke cleaner or some starter fluid and a lighter.. :crazy:



x2!

Anything that can be sprayed inside the tire, and then lit.

[EuroTra$h]

x2!

Anything that can be sprayed inside the tire, and then lit.

Or just buy a cheetah bead seater and you can pretty much stretch anything then its what i use at work

[NoWAyItZTOMmY]

bump it back up. need some suggestions

[5speed]

stretching is stupid, the only reason i did it was bc I took the tires off the front rims and put them on the back since they were new, and replaced the front. I just had bought the car a week before that so didnt have the money for new tires.

[NoWAyItZTOMmY]

and that is relative to the thread, how?

[Elbow]

LMFAO this thread is awesome.

"If so and so did it it must be for function."

LOL at a stretched tire having more contact LMFAO.

[Sammich]

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1543-1.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/logant724/HPIM1544-1.jpg
*CREAMS*

[bowdown201]

Lol damn this thread is old.

Like Logan said I needed a stretched tire because on our previous vehicle (the one he pictured) you cant fit the ACTUAL sized tire that needs to be on the rim.

Anyways a small local tire shop right down the road from my house did it. All they need is a Cheetah

[Ziptied]

I thought the whole FAD of streching tires was done so that underpowered cars could spin the tires better. it takes less power to spin a 225 on a 10" wheel than on a 7.5" wheel. In jdm land they call it demon camber.

Yeah, cause tire size has everything to do with camber. stupid fuck. :goodjob:

[GSRteg®]

Its a fad they MUST follow.

Why follow when you can lead :D

[Z33_kid]

just do what i do, and do it your self.. can full can of carb coke cleaner or some starter fluid and a lighter.. :crazy:


burnt tires if done wrong or messd up wheels:boobies:

[87 Turbo II]

Just gonig to throw this out there, not bashing or anything.

I HATE stretched tires and I see no benefit. IF it is for clearance, buy a damn wheel that fits. That is all.