Tire Stretch Opinions?
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This was someones "taste and style" and it was cheap, do you think they got flammed for it?
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This was someones "taste and style" and it was cheap, do you think they got flammed for it?
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My new setup is 235 on 10 inch width so it's less stretch, but it's only cuz they didn't make a 225 in right wall size
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I never said it wouldn't give out under super aggressive driving conditions for long periods of time. But that can happen with "proper" fitting tires too. Maybe a slightly less risk, but still very possible. My point is that half these morons on here don't even drive their cars hard. So for someone who Daily's they're car, a stretch tire will be pretty much the same as a "proper" tire. Although, I still drive the **** out of the twisties around here with SnP
My new setup is 235 on 10 inch width so it's less stretch, but it's only cuz they didn't make a 225 in right wall size
My new setup is 235 on 10 inch width so it's less stretch, but it's only cuz they didn't make a 225 in right wall size
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Moral of the story is, An Sti with **** fenders, ****ed up paint, and stretched tires on wide wheels is definately more valuable than a wrx with a "functional" setup. Although if you do the math, TECHNICALLY, the depreciation from all my damage should've made my car worth less. But all the buyers I had didn't believe so. But I mean what do they know right? We can only rely on you "functional proper" folks to determine how safe, reliable, and valuable our cars are.
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Moral of the story is, An Sti with **** fenders, ****ed up paint, and stretched tires on wide wheels is definately more valuable than a wrx with a "functional" setup. Although if you do the math, TECHNICALLY, the depreciation from all my damage should've made my car worth less. But all the buyers I had didn't believe so. But I mean what do they know right?
Your car cost $10,000 more new, was 2 or 3 years newer. Had far fewer miles and had parts on it... comparing two.... ah **** it. It's pointless..
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fer réal... I'd rather just go to the beach and have a beer.
Like I said... to each their own. I actually like the way SOME of them look. Just not for me.
Like I said... to each their own. I actually like the way SOME of them look. Just not for me.
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I have a very small stretch on my 18x8.5 225/40/18. I think the stretch look is ugly so I don't rock it plus it makes the car handle like crap. To each its own though I feel is your car and I'd you like it then that's all that counts, if you are happy with the car then more power to you! Just stay safe!