Natedogg Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 tyres stretching is safe - the stretch is not the issue - its the people who do not run either the right tyres pressures or do not maintain there pressure weekely. if you run stretch you want a minimum of 35psi in the tyres, more if the car is big and heavy. People need to realize how hard it is to unseat a tire bead WITH correct tire pressures. You already need a pneumatic machine to unseat tires which are deflated. As cliche as it sounds, take into account most drift cars use stretched tires and look at all the torture they put into the tires and cars themselves... Defects in the tire from production is another story. If it was a production problem and it happens to be stretched as well, most people will gun for it and make stretch the scapegoat. Ignorant people, I swear. not meant to be a rant as this is more about what the tyre manufactures say the tyres will fit width wise but i'm still amased how the tyre stretch is always blamed and not the 20psi in the tyre cos the owner hasn't checked it for a few month. i think owners handbooks say you should check stock tyres every couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Mine are clocked upto 32psi now, 1 of which has dropped to 29 in 2 days, which I expected to be honest. I'll pump them up to 35 on Monday when I check again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Sorry OT slightly, what are your rims Jorge ?? Looks sweet as mate.... Back on topic. Just bought some nice 15inch rims, 8J, putting 195/65 winter tyres on them, should be ok with that much stretch shouldnt it ?? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Not for your 330 Mark? 15's wont clear your brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Not for your 330 Mark? 15's wont clear your brakes. X 2 , surely not for the 330 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natedogg Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 a 195/65 is not a stretch. a 165/50 is a stretch!! lo. i'll be fine mate. Jorge - 32psi is below factory figures isn't it? My loon ran 33/34 front and about 36/38 rear by the book i think (from memory) and they never leaked any air Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 http://www.tyrestretch.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Mark Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 yup I am indeed a first class nipple.............. I am normally really switched on with such things, but your right, I came to fit those wheels and tyres and the damned things dont clear the Calipers..........gutted, and rubberless..........desperation for legal rubber is making me order some brand new alloys in the morning with tyres. Anyone want some cool retro 15inch modernlines with really good winter tyres fitted ???? Wish I had seen your post re: fitting before I bought the damned tyres, or indeed wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Damn man that sucks You might get a fair amount for them on ebay if it starts snowing this week like they predict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 I was told not to let the pressure go below 44psi on the 215/35 over 8.5j and 225/40 over 10j I have fitted. JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natedogg Posted November 25, 2010 Report Share Posted November 25, 2010 44psi is rubbish mate, will just strip the centyre of the tyre out and 215 on a 8.5 is only a mild stretch. i'd go 35 front and 38 rear, car should grip better wet and dry like that. remember tyre pressure will increase as they get hot as well - i expect yours on a hot day will cross 50psi easily. my rears, set at 38 cold, will creep 42/43 after a decent motorway run of 100miles plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noclue Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Hi, Im new to the forum been looking at it for a while now. I have acquired an e46 with 10j on the back the arch has been modded but the wheel sticks out from the arch and it has stretch look tyres on. Just wanted to know what is the law regarding these are they legal or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I think so long as the tread part of the tyre is within the wheel arch having the rim itself sticking out beyond the arch is legal. For example - although stupid this is legal:- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 The law on stretched tyres is the same as for civil partnerships between men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 The law on stretched tyres is the same as for civil partnerships between men. LOL... i love your style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrimja Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 The law on stretched tyres is the same as for civil partnerships between men. You what now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 The law on stretched tyres is the same as for civil partnerships between men. ie. WRONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge- Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Google is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz666 Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Get some so pictures up fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 ie. WRONG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 ie. WRONG I think he meant Legal but still Gay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noclue Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I was going to get some pictures but I'm not now for fear of being called gay lol. It is very similar to the picture that was above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 Get the pics up I think stretch only looks good on deep dish/split rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noclue Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I have to agree with you there, I think they look good too. This is the old pic I have atm. its from the sale ad. the car is now lower and on 225 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted December 4, 2010 Report Share Posted December 4, 2010 I have to agree with you there, I think they look good too. This is the old pic I have atm. its from the sale ad. the car is now lower and on 225 now. That looks sooo wrong . Wheels are sticking out WAY too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
