pics of stretched tires request

[A17Z]

anyone have pics of -

215/40/17s on a 8.5" wheel

and

225 or 235/40/17s on a 9.5" wheel


multiple angles would be appreciated

[sykikchimp]

not a great picture, but this is 215/45 on a 9"

http://charles.sykikchimp.org/images/Nismo/rear-wheel-flush.jpg

[Matt_240]

anyone have pics of -

215/40/17s on a 8.5" wheel

and

225 or 235/40/17s on a 9.5" wheel


multiple angles would be appreciated

i have 215/40 on 8.5" and 215/45 on 9.5"

i dont have pictures yet but next time im going 205/40 for 8.5" and 215/40 for 9.5". if i were you, id go 205/40 for front 215/40 for rear..i guess it also depends on the type of tires you use too.

[Salty_X]

The only decent picture I have of the actual tire... 235/40 on a 9.5

http://images.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/459000-459999/459548_61_full.jpg

[RBS14]

Kinda hard to tell cause lighting is crap but i'll post anyways in hopes that it'll help.

225/45 on 9"

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/p698ac60e43a95ec8d2b88cc8e14f90be/f9ef54f9.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid99/p016f5a026077a138411fa654d33235fe/f9ef54f4.jpg

[andrave]

This is pretty extreme, not relevant but I love the pic:

[CanadianDrifter]

This is pretty extreme, not relevant but I love the pic:
yum yum 195 on 10 inch rim, so hot!!! :)

[black s13]

i was waiting for that pic to come up...

[Jimmyg41]

This is pretty extreme, not relevant but I love the pic:

Different strokes for different folkes I guess. I hate stretched tires...that has to be the ugliest thing I've ever seen. Looks like the tires got knocked up. If you want pictures of other stretched tires check out the members rides at VWvortex.com...the VW owners love their stretched tires almost as much as each other. :ghey:

[Dousan_PG]

WEAK SAUCE :p
its all about the 215/40/17 on 17x9

or if your hardcore. 205/40/17 on 17x9

but 205 will have a tendancy to push more. anyways

here's mine
215/40/17 on 17x9 (front)
and 215/45/17 on 17x9 (rear)

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287245379

[Brian]

http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v141/yeswepromise/s14/BFgoodrich.jpg
205/40/17 on a 9 inch.

[nissan slut]

holy mackerel!

[nightwalker]

stretched wheels are nice. Just don't try rough touge roads with them. (think super bouncy ball) hahaha

[Matt_240]

http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v141/yeswepromise/s14/BFgoodrich.jpg
205/40/17 on a 9 inch.

yea, that looks nice. the 215/40 on 8.5 just isn't cutting it. my 215/45 on 9.5
looks like poo too. responsewise it'll be much better as well

[gsracer]

that looks a little dangerous what are the saftey issues with that. Just out of curiosity ??

[Dousan_PG]

safety wise
it depends on how crazy
mild stretch and insane stretch
ive seen vids of people's tires popping off but they usually hit the dirt sideways or drop a wheel on the track
daily driven, never had any issues. the only safety is probably hitting massive potholes continuously. not only can it cause cracking to a wheel (espeically a poorly made one) but might pop..but you shouldnt be runningstretched daily if you live in such area, you are asking for trouble

in so cali we just pick the roads. i know certain roads have poor maintenance so i avoid them. its not that bad as one would think. comfort wise? im used to it and my car was never 'comfortable' so that's not a issue whatsoever.

[Kreator]

whats the point though?

I can see reduction in the roll factor from the reduced sidewall when racing/drifting, but on the daily driven road it'd only wear out faster.

or am i wrong?

[sykikchimp]

you don't get maximum grip from tires that way either...

good for keeping slip angles low though.

[Dousan_PG]

i dont know how long they last
tires dont last more then 3 months anyways (fronts) and rears are usually replaced 2 times a month.

couldnt tell ya.

i also run toe in/out and some camber with that so dont last long as it is.

[HIstateS13]

not a great picture, but this is 215/45 on a 9"

http://charles.sykikchimp.org/images/Nismo/rear-wheel-flush.jpg

:bow: Nice and Flush....

[MakotoS13]

i think stretched tires are disgusting. wouldn't it be more of a test of skill for a driver to accomplish a good drift on good tires?

[andrave]

I read that stretching tires started in japan with 15" wheels because drifters wanted the performance of lower profile sidewalls but 15" tires were much cheaper and not commonly available at tire stores in low pro sizes. So they bought cheapo tires, and stretched them, to similuate lower profile sizes and to save cost.
However, I've also read from someone on this board, that it started in germany because tires can't stick out past wheel wells so guys with large wheels had to stretch so tires tucked.

[Dousan_PG]

i think stretched tires are disgusting. wouldn't it be more of a test of skill for a driver to accomplish a good drift on good tires?

yeah because its all about LOOKS :jerkit:

most people use good tires
most drifters use top quality and high(er) grip tires (depends on car setup and power and type of track/event)

[dRiFTBetTeRThAnU]

http://img46.photobucket.com/albums/v141/yeswepromise/s14/BFgoodrich.jpg
205/40/17 on a 9 inch.

That is soooooo sweeeeet!

Bumb for tight rims! :boink:

[dRiFTBetTeRThAnU]

This is pretty extreme, not relevant but I love the pic:

I love the way those lok!!!!!!

but 1 of my boys had some 17 by 10.5 and the tire shop wouldnt put his 205's on them. they said they wouldnt fet right. :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf:

[Bliss]

I love the way those lok!!!!!!

but 1 of my boys had some 17 by 10.5 and the tire shop wouldnt put his 205's on them. they said they wouldnt fet right. :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf: :wtf:

search around. many shops wont do it for liability reasons.

[dRiFTBetTeRThAnU]

search around. many shops wont do it for liability reasons.

where do you have to go????? nbody will do it!!

[Brian]

205s on a 10.5 THATS PRETTY FUCKING NUTS.
205 on a 9 is nuts.

[SlideStar]

That is soooooo sweeeeet!

Bumb for tight rims! :boink:
ummm.... :eek2:

[dRiFTBetTeRThAnU]

205s on a 10.5 THATS PRETTY FUCKING NUTS.
205 on a 9 is nuts.

yah its SICK!!1!

[Brian]

i doubt the possibility.

[knightrider]

kinda thread jackin, but y do they only make "drift" body kits for fwd cars?

[OCIS]

Here'sa pic of 205s on 8.5

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287467509&p=4174672391&idx=9

[nokeone]

brian your wheels and tires are teh hotness...

[Brian]

were. my wheels are tires WERE the hotness.

[ONYX S-13]

This is pretty extreme, not relevant but I love the pic: :eek3::faint:

[nokeone]

were. my wheels are tires WERE the hotness.

you still have 2 of them!...:p