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[propcar]

Didn't I warn you about this board? They think stretching tires is a sin ;)

If you're running 8's up front, i'd drop to a 205 or so. That way the stretch would look closer to the rear stretch of a 215/225 on a 9.

So 205-50-15 front on the 8" wheel and 215-45-15 on the 9" wheel?

[ryan_george]

Have I missed the point about why to stretch your tires? Is it purely for the look? Just buy rims that are wide enough to fit the widest tire you're allowed to run.
"But I want teh phat 12" wide rimz yo! But allz I can run is a 215."
Just get the right rims...

Unless of course I've been completely misinformed.

[propcar]

Have I missed the point about why to stretch your tires? Is it purely for the look? Just buy rims that are wide enough to fit the widest tire you're allowed to run.
"But I want teh phat 12" wide rimz yo! But allz I can run is a 215."
Just get the right rims...

Unless of course I've been completely misinformed.

Ok... look at this picture
This is a pretty extreme stretch that is basically on a show car. I am showing this more extreme example as to be able to really show why some people stretch.


lets set this straight. Stretched tires serves about 3 main purpouses.

1) It gives an agressive look because its artistic design... it gives an agressive look by following the same angle that the fender has with the tire.

2) Stretching also gives less side wall flex since the tire is so "tight"

3) The stretch also allows a wider wheel to be used without having rubbing. Could you imagine the car above having a wider tire... it would be rubbing constantly.

well thats basically the reasons why stretching is done... its mostly aesthetical with a little bit of actual purpouse when it comes to fitting the wheel having a low ride height.

*A moderate stretch is not unsafe*

Stretching should be done in moderation if the car actually has purpouse to see extreme driving conditions.

[ryan_george]

3) The stretch also allows a wider wheel to be used without having rubbing. Could you imagine the car above having a wider tire... it would be rubbing constantly.

That's my point. Use the same tire but on a rim that isn't as wide. No rubbing, no stretching. Voila!

[propcar]

3) The stretch also allows a wider wheel to be used without having rubbing. Could you imagine the car above having a wider tire... it would be rubbing constantly.

That's my point. Use the same tire but on a rim that isn't as wide. No rubbing, no stretching. Voila!

but then your missing the agressive look... because the wheels wont flow with the angle of the fender flare.

[ryan_george]

3) The stretch also allows a wider wheel to be used without having rubbing. Could you imagine the car above having a wider tire... it would be rubbing constantly.

That's my point. Use the same tire but on a rim that isn't as wide. No rubbing, no stretching. Voila!

but then your missing the agressive look... because the wheels wont flow with the angle of the fender flare.

Ok. So I guess the most probable reason for stretching is for the look.

Thanks. 8)

[propcar]

Ok. So I guess the most probable reason for stretching is for the look.

Thanks. 8)

Pretty much. Wider is better :)

[Jand3rson]

Pretty much. Wider is better :)

Wider tire, you mean. :D ;)

[propcar]

Pretty much. Wider is better :)

Wider tire, you mean. :D ;)

only for the track :D for the street/show wider rim with tight tire :D

[Digitalwave]

Have I missed the point about why to stretch your tires? Is it purely for the look? Just buy rims that are wide enough to fit the widest tire you're allowed to run.
"But I want teh phat 12" wide rimz yo! But allz I can run is a 215."
Just get the right rims...

Unless of course I've been completely misinformed.

Ok... look at this picture
This is a pretty extreme stretch that is basically on a show car. I am showing this more extreme example as to be able to really show why some people stretch.


lets set this straight. Stretched tires serves about 3 main purpouses.

1) It gives an agressive look because its artistic design... it gives an agressive look by following the same angle that the fender has with the tire.

2) Stretching also gives less side wall flex since the tire is so "tight"

3) The stretch also allows a wider wheel to be used without having rubbing. Could you imagine the car above having a wider tire... it would be rubbing constantly.

well thats basically the reasons why stretching is done... its mostly aesthetical with a little bit of actual purpouse when it comes to fitting the wheel having a low ride height.

*A moderate stretch is not unsafe*

Stretching should be done in moderation if the car actually has purpouse to see extreme driving conditions.

Those things look like fucking bicycle tires, how is that cool?

[propcar]

Those things look like fucking bicycle tires, how is that cool?

Just forget it. Its a show car. Its highly praised though. Its like a hotrod basically. VW's have alot of that hot rod history in em...


you cant explain it to people that dont get it
and
people that get it cant explain it

[BMW BMXER]

If that was rear wheel drive I would rock it for sure.

[propcar]

If that was rear wheel drive I would rock it for sure.

Me too... I would rock it forever!!!!! But it just needs that RWD to be a real sports car :(

[e30evolution]

that GLi is the shit..... stretching tires looks pimp..... and it isnt dangerous

[propcar]

that GLi is the shit..... stretching tires looks pimp..... and it isnt dangerous

thanks... but Im gonna sell it to get a 325i... I hear theyre a much better car all around