stretched tires

[CylonFrakker]

If I want to stretch tires on a set of z32 wheels what size tires would I need? The factory is 225 50 16 so i figured that I could rock 215 55 16 so that they stretch just a bit. help is always appreciated.

[ALTRNTV]

Go with 205's

[Flybert]

If you want a stretch, go with a 205/50 or 205/55. Another good tire to go with is the 215/50 dunlop direzza. It's slightly stretched but will give you more grip than a 205.

[MakotoS13]

i heard that some people actually try to fit as much tire on rims as possible. its prolly only a legend though.

[HaLo]

i heard that some people actually try to fit as much tire on rims as possible. its prolly only a legend though.


That would be me...

245/45R16 on a 16x7 rim! :D

[ALTRNTV]

Haha, I run 215/45/17 and 225/45/17 on 17x8 and 17x9 rims.

[Var]

If I want to stretch tires on a set of z32 wheels what size tires would I need? The factory is 225 50 16 so i figured that I could rock 215 55 16 so that they stretch just a bit. help is always appreciated.

going down by 10mm isnt going to give a worthwhile stretch. The whole coolness of stretching is to have a wide rims anyways, so all you'll be doing is running a smaller tire with NO benefit. Just stick with 225's for now.

[GhostFace]

whats the point of stretching?

[Yoshi]

whats the point of stretching?

You mean besides the cool JDM look? ;)
Less sheering lateral sidewall flex is at the top of my list.

[Flipzide]

thanx for the explanation yoshi, ive been curious about that as well

[GhostFace]

yeah thanks, i was wondering that for awhile, but wouldnt it make it less reliable/safe?

[CylonFrakker]

205 50 16 stretched looks hot
thanks guys went with the 205s