Tire Stretch Opinions?
04-27-2012, 01:29 PM
#76
This was someones "taste and style" and it was cheap, do you think they got flammed for it?
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04-27-2012, 01:32 PM
#77
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This was someones "taste and style" and it was cheap, do you think they got flammed for it?
How Not To Lower Your Car
How Not To Lower Your Car
04-27-2012, 01:34 PM
#79
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
Last edited by StealthMODE; 04-27-2012 at 01:38 PM.
04-27-2012, 01:40 PM
#80
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
04-27-2012, 02:02 PM
#85
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.
Last edited by StealthMODE; 04-27-2012 at 02:04 PM.
04-27-2012, 02:07 PM
#86
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..
04-27-2012, 02:25 PM
#90
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!