Stretched Tires - Love 'em or hate 'em?

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Some love how they look, some hate how they look. Some claim performance improvements, others say it hampers the car's already carefully engineered grip. How do you feel in general about stretched tires?

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Bump.
Come on, more people have to have input on this.

[reggie2737]

looks ok but not grate , id say its more just for looks, but "think" it decreases performance, I wouldnt be raceing to much on tires like that, might just be me but i wouldnt trust smaller tires on big wheels, id stick with the right size tires, the makers make them that size cuz thats what works best...

just my 2cents worth

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Originally Posted by reggie2737

looks ok but not grate , id say its more just for looks, but "think" it decreases performance, I wouldnt be raceing to much on tires like that, might just be me but i wouldnt trust smaller tires on big wheels, id stick with the right size tires, the makers make them that size cuz thats what works best...

just my 2cents worth

I haven't researched performance on stretched tires, but I tend to agree

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slawler, mistreku, Scotty89, veridico, any input?

[RacerJames666]

Ok.
Stretched is good for drifting, if you dont mind the inherent speedy departure of your tires.
Having some sidewall will provide some "give" under hard cornering, instead of sudden complete traction loss...again good for drifting, bad for, say.....rain
However if you like to tuck your wheels when you lower waaaaay down there, stretching is the key!
-JP

[slawler]

eh, no clue lol. i just like reading everyone elses responses

[turdlecharge]

its hard to find a shop to install stretched tires.... there should be ur first clue its DANGEROUS

this is why rims have curb rash most new tire designs (that are the right size for ur wheels) have a protective rubber lips that keeps this from happening as much

as for performance WIDER = BETTER

beads that stay sealed are key to air in tires IE beadlocks and rim screws......

THEY ARE DUMB AND TACHY AS HELL

[turdlecharge]

the only time u want a skinny tire is to reduce friction, ie drag racing (non power wheels)

[RacerJames666]

Originally Posted by turdlecharge

its hard to find a shop to install stretched tires.... there should be ur first clue its DANGEROUS

Not as dangerous as one might think. Its not like you are going to just peel off the tire in a corner, more likely just loose control and wreck your wheels (or car). You do put your wheels under far greater curb rash potential. As for mounting them, most shops wont do it for the simple fact its a MAJOR pain in the ass to get em sealed up,(believe me) as well as a major tire supply shop wont do it for warranty/ shop liability purposes. Its a "do it at your own risk" choice, and in my opinion only looks good on a few choice cars. One of my old driftin buddies had his 240sx stretched waaay out there to tuck into the fenders. But he also ran 90psi in his rears...go figure.
Just remember to do periodic walk-a-rounds of your tires, stretched or not, to insure your safety.
Good luck!
-JP

[SideWayz4Life]

Its not that bad... I just bought 225/35/19 for my 19's and they are streched. I had to do that for rubing reasons. I talked to a guy a lesschwab tires for 20 min about he said its not good for the tire but is safe and fine if its not a huge stretch... And yes drfters do this the most!

[stuart927]

yeah love the look of them personally...........but i seriously doubt it enhances preformance id say it decreases if anything

[TurboMR2]

i like the look but i also like the look of some nice wide tires. makes it look mean

[SideWayz4Life]

so i had the 225/35/19 and had to take them off and run 235/35/19 due to the fact it didnt want to keep air in it... the bead just kept coming off pretty much... so make sure if you do strech them to have them stick the bar they use to put the tire's on between the rim and bead and press down and make sure it doesnt leak... Also I would think you would lose performance if anything if you run them in the rear due to less frection so your tires will spin* hint the reason why you see them on 240's and ae86 with the small 4cyl motors lmao.

[AlpinweissM3]

Looks like crap rides like crap.