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Chue240sx · 10-18-2010, 08:30 PM

So I need to get my 225/40/18 stretched on my 18x10 wheel because it unbeaded after driving for only 1 day. Unfortunately today I went to many tire shops in Berkeley, Ca (bay area) and none of them could do it. I was so disappointed.
the tire brand is falken.

I've thought about just using starting fluids and lighting it up but kind of want to save that for last

Does anyone know any other shops in the berkeley/oakland/albany area that can stretch my tires on.

*DJPimpFlex* · 10-19-2010, 11:43 AM

Thomas Sport Tuning can do it. They did 225/45/17 on a 10" no problem.

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fckillerbee · 10-19-2010, 03:36 PM

lol 225 40 on a 10 is cake....keep your tire pressure above 40psi. Call tire shops asking if they have a cheetah.

Chue240sx · 10-19-2010, 06:18 PM

the funny thing is they had cheetahs and they couldn't do it still. I was able to find one shop call Don's Tires on Gilman St. They were able to do it, but the tire wouldn't bead entirely on the out side and it was leaking air at 3 spots. It beaded completely fine on the inside though. They even tried using some bead grease or whatever it was and it still didn't hold.

They said something is wrong with the tire. Could it be the tire or wheel? The wheel doesn't have any bends?

These are falken tires by the way. Last time I had wanli's and they held up fine until they were worned out.

10-18-2010, 08:30 PM	#1
Chue240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Age: 31 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	a good shop to get my tires beaded/stretched on So I need to get my 225/40/18 stretched on my 18x10 wheel because it unbeaded after driving for only 1 day. Unfortunately today I went to many tire shops in Berkeley, Ca (bay area) and none of them could do it. I was so disappointed. the tire brand is falken. I've thought about just using starting fluids and lighting it up but kind of want to save that for last Does anyone know any other shops in the berkeley/oakland/albany area that can stretch my tires on. Last edited by Chue240sx; 10-19-2010 at 06:19 PM..

10-19-2010, 11:43 AM	#2
DJPimpFlex Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 35 Posts: 6,151 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	Thomas Sport Tuning can do it. They did 225/45/17 on a 10" no problem. Tomas Sport Tuning . San Francisco Bay Area VW and Audi Maintenance and Performance Tuning . TDI Experts __________________

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10-19-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
fckillerbee Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern California Age: 36 Posts: 4,266 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	lol 225 40 on a 10 is cake....keep your tire pressure above 40psi. Call tire shops asking if they have a cheetah.

10-19-2010, 06:18 PM	#4
Chue240sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: California Age: 31 Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	the funny thing is they had cheetahs and they couldn't do it still. I was able to find one shop call Don's Tires on Gilman St. They were able to do it, but the tire wouldn't bead entirely on the out side and it was leaking air at 3 spots. It beaded completely fine on the inside though. They even tried using some bead grease or whatever it was and it still didn't hold. They said something is wrong with the tire. Could it be the tire or wheel? The wheel doesn't have any bends? These are falken tires by the way. Last time I had wanli's and they held up fine until they were worned out.