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  1. 02-19-2010, 05:10 AM #1
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    Default Tire Stretch on some 15s...

    I know their are mixed feelings about tire stretching. I'm just posting these up to share for those that may have interest. Enjoy.

    The stretch on the wheels is just right. They are 195/50/15 [Kumho Ecsta] on 9s and 205/50/15 [Falken rt-615] on 10s. Wheels are Simmons B45 5-spoke.

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  2. 02-19-2010, 05:18 AM #2
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    nice, pretty similar to me, 195/50 on 8.5s

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    ^^^looks good.
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    what wheels are those btw?
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    Quote Originally Posted by NoWAyItZTOMmY View Post
    what wheels are those btw?
    added in OP.
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    Yes, there are mixed feelings about tire stretch. But again, their opinion doesn't matter to you. Do what you like.

    Edit: Oh, and Simon reminded me. I agree, it looks ugly as fuck, too.
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    Looks ugly as fuck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mantooth View Post
    Edit: Oh, and Simon reminded me. I agree, it looks ugly as fuck, too.
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    Looks ugly as fuck.
    I guess, tires, really, can look pretty ugly, huh?
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    i dont much care for the tires.... but those wheels are freakin` dope!

    Mine really dosn't leave the garage. People across the street think it is a tool bench.
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    hmm.. and what shall these be sitting under, Eddie?

    Whatever it is, it should look great. I love the design of those wheels.
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    Looks fine to me. I've never seen you doing anything that wasn't awesome.
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    I like a lil stretch, looks good.
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    Not for me, but you acknowledged that not everyone will like it so I'll spare you the rant on why I don't like it.

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    Looks good!!
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    not a fan but i like how you worded your first two sentences so for you stopping drama b/f it could even get started.
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    Definitely needs some 205's. But it's not too ridiculous and those wheels are the tits.
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    that 205 on that 10 i was about to say the kumhos dont stretch that much... but than i saw that they were 50 series...

    those gonna be on the corolla next saturday?
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    ^^whats going on next saturday???????
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    Quote Originally Posted by smrlsvtec View Post
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    OMG!!! you stretched your tires!! do you know how unsafe that is? so stupid! Shame on you.

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    Lookin good man.

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    Im upset I didnt get up to the shop in-time to see them on the car Eddie. Looks GREAT
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    Looks dope Eddie. When are you gonna get these on?

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    lookin gangsta Eddie. Do people really still hate on stretched tires?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Prime. View Post
    lookin gangsta Eddie. Do people really still hate on stretched tires?


    yes some people are too thick headed to understand the reasons behind stretching. and i love the people who constantly say its so unsafe.

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    just a question, why was tire stretching started? does it have a purpose? i guess if you think it looks good then go for it. I've always tried putting as much rubber on a wheel as possible. Need grip. putting 315s on a 10 inch wheel. not a 205 lol. just wondering...
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    Quote Originally Posted by SoCoWhiteWS6 View Post
    just a question, why was tire stretching started? does it have a purpose? i guess if you think it looks good then go for it. I've always tried putting as much rubber on a wheel as possible. Need grip. putting 315s on a 10 inch wheel. not a 205 lol. just wondering...

    x2,my 15s are getting the fattest and tallest i can fit on em.
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    I hate you Eddie with all your sexy ass wheels.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SoCoWhiteWS6 View Post
    just a question, why was tire stretching started? does it have a purpose? i guess if you think it looks good then go for it. I've always tried putting as much rubber on a wheel as possible. Need grip. putting 315s on a 10 inch wheel. not a 205 lol. just wondering...
    stretch is simply means to fit a bigger/wider wheel and still keep the "low" stance. I dont have anything against a little stretch. Charlies si imo is not super stretched. But stretching a tire to the point the lip of the rim is just completely exposed, to me is just dumb. But i do respect it as a different type of style....just not my style.


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    i love you Eddie!

    i saw the test fit on Flickr. and they look AMAZING. what color will you be painting the white things?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SoCoWhiteWS6 View Post
    just a question, why was tire stretching started? does it have a purpose? i guess if you think it looks good then go for it. I've always tried putting as much rubber on a wheel as possible. Need grip. putting 315s on a 10 inch wheel. not a 205 lol. just wondering...


    along with what mike said alot of people do it for drifting, and in puregroove's case its probably for fitment and drift

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marta Mike View Post
    stretch is simply means to fit a bigger/wider wheel and still keep the "low" stance. I dont have anything against a little stretch. Charlies si imo is not super stretched. But stretching a tire to the point the lip of the rim is just completely exposed, to me is just dumb. But i do respect it as a different type of style....just not my style.
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    good stuff eddie
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    Quote Originally Posted by csmiths View Post
    along with what mike said alot of people do it for drifting, and in puregroove's case its probably for fitment and drift

    it helps with drifting how? i guess less rubber on the pavement = easier to slide and spin, but why not in that case just get a skinnier wheel? or add more power to spin off a set of 245s? Just questioning. Not judging anythign anybody is doing. To each their own.
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    i can't understand how anyone can't be on board with anything eddie wants to do lol. you're so damn awesome i'd let you put 20's on the corolla lolol.

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