Tyre stretch

kineticz · Oct 20, 2009

Hey,
Need to replace my tyres soon and I want to give it the stretched tyre look but I've never done it before. Usually I get 225/40/18, so what should I be looking for to get a safe stretch?

Many thanks
Dan

cocadave · Oct 20, 2009

???

Jimski · Oct 20, 2009

Unfortunately there is no such thing as a safe stretch; I would advise a quick search and a little bit of reading to ensure you are aware of the disadvantages/problems. Be prepared to get flamed lol.

Personally, I would steer away from this idea, buy some tyres that fit correctly and be safe in the knowledge that your only contact with the road won't fail you.

Jimski

J0N · Oct 20, 2009

Discussed at length; Clicky.

james walker · Oct 20, 2009

dont do it... looks gay and only suits the mk4 guys with euro look.

shite for handling swell, especially as youve just spent a bit on this.

warren_cox · Oct 20, 2009

james walker said:
dont do it... looks gay

:gay: +1

Phillc · Oct 20, 2009

Shaunyboy · Oct 20, 2009

I dont know nowhere that will fit streched tyres, and if they did, would be as mand as the person asking!

J0N · Oct 20, 2009

Has this answered your question?

LEE69 · Oct 20, 2009

Loads of garages will fit them, just tell them no comeback IF any problems.
Here is Sams Leon

warren_cox · Oct 20, 2009

make it stop

:headhurt:

UncleFester · Oct 20, 2009

Dave_88 · Oct 20, 2009

kineticz said:
Hey,
Need to replace my tyres soon and I want to give it the stretched tyre look but I've never done it before. Usually I get 225/40/18, so what should I be looking for to get a safe stretch?

Many thanks
Dan

In answer to the OP you should go for 215/35/18 if your running an 18x8" wide

kineticz · Oct 20, 2009

UncleFester said:
BTW this in my eyes is done by the same kind of people that misspace registration numbers or use silly fonts

I'd never do that. I just wanted abit of tyre stretch, nothing drastic as I've seen it before and when lowered it seems to fit the arches nicely. But if it's going to cause problems with the law etc then I guess I'll just stick to buying spacers.

james walker · Oct 20, 2009

best idea that mate... spacers will improve handling a bit aswell

UncleFester · Oct 20, 2009

kineticz said:
I'd never do that. I just wanted abit of tyre stretch, nothing drastic as I've seen it before and when lowered it seems to fit the arches nicely. But if it's going to cause problems with the law etc then I guess I'll just stick to buying spacers.

Yup agreed - looks better, is safer and will improve the handling a bit

JamJay · Oct 20, 2009

IIRC, Toyo T1-R's look quite stretched even when they are the correct size & have the benefit of being 100% safe and legal

UncleFester · Oct 20, 2009

Yes - they give that round shouldered / unprotected rim look without actually being stretched

warren_cox · Oct 20, 2009

UncleFester said:
Yes - they give that round shouldered / unprotected rim look without actually being stretched

tell me about it. I nurse the wounds on my rims!

kineticz · Oct 20, 2009

Agreed about the T1R's, my SSW Mesh 2's came with them on, very decent tyre too, shame I couldn't afford T1R replacements

As always everyone's input is most helpful and greatfully accepted.

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