tire strreeeeeeetch question

bLKchry370z · 06-27-2016, 03:29 PM

has anyone tired squeezing the stock base model tire size onto a 9" wide front wheel and a 10.5" rear??? im just curious as to how they look. i don't mind a little stretch, but dont want it to look rediculous at the same time. pics would be ideal if ya got em. lol

stock front:225/50/18
stock rear: 245/45/18

Zbrah · 06-27-2016, 04:01 PM

Been there done that. It looks ridiculous. Especially if you're not slammed. And fender gap makes it look even more retarded.

bLKchry370z · 06-27-2016, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Been there done that. It looks ridiculous. Especially if you're not slammed. And fender gap makes it look even more retarded.

I don't have much fender gap. Plus, my wheels are semi aggressive offset with a slight poke.

SouthArk370Z · 06-27-2016, 09:22 PM

A quick search will tell you that stretched tires are not very popular on this site. Most people on here are more concerned with handling/performance (that's why they bought a Z). Stretching the tires defeats a lot of that.

Z-Girl 12 · 06-27-2016, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zbrah

Been there done that. It looks ridiculous. Especially if you're not slammed. And fender gap makes it look even more retarded.

So gentle

lol

Z-Girl 12 · 06-27-2016, 09:36 PM

Impala would look good with stretched tires!

MagmaRed370z · 06-27-2016, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bLKchry370z

has anyone tired squeezing the stock base model tire size onto a 9" wide front wheel and a 10.5" rear??? im just curious as to how they look. i don't mind a little stretch, but dont want it to look rediculous at the same time. pics would be ideal if ya got em. lol

stock front:225/50/18
stock rear: 245/45/18

No offense but this community and forum is performance oriented. This is why we got a 370z and not a ricerocket.

cv129 · 06-27-2016, 10:35 PM

Google search "225 on 9in rim", then click on tab "image".

jchammond · 06-27-2016, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bLKchry370z

has anyone tired squeezing the stock base model tire size onto a 9" wide front wheel and a 10.5" rear??? im just curious as to how they look. i don't mind a little stretch, but dont want it to look rediculous at the same time. pics would be ideal if ya got em. lol

stock front:225/50/18
stock rear: 245/45/18

what are your wheel offsets?

Zbrah · 06-27-2016, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bLKchry370z

I don't have much fender gap. Plus, my wheels are semi aggressive offset with a slight poke.

Sorry typo, stupid auto correct. I wanted to say Any fender gaps when you have stretched tires, even a quarter inch, looks extremely dumb. The proper stance, if you can call it proper, is zero fender gaps, broken cambers and minimal tires between your fenders and wheels. Just my opinion anyway. If you're going for the look, go all the way. Get wider wheels, at least some type of coil overs, remove the bottom locking rings and Slam that bish. Otherwise don't bother, just get some beefy tires and call it a day

jchammond · 06-27-2016, 11:30 PM

225/50 & 245/45/18 (tire brand unknown) on 9 & 10.5" wheels
pending on tire mfg. -1.0"section & -2.0"tread mounted (-0.5"sec. -1.0"tread per side)
for front.
rear's are -2.0"section & -2.5"tread mounted (-1.0"sec. -1.25"tread per side)
Rim lips will stick out further than tire sidewall.
better fit (still a tad stretched/but better) 245/45 Front & 275/40 rear......*remember* the overall wheel lip is 1" wider than the bead (or advertised wheel width)
9=10" & 10.5=11.5",,,,this is very close on all wheels.

Silverstone · 06-27-2016, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchammond

225/50 & 245/45/18 (tire brand unknown) on 9 & 10.5" wheels
pending on tire mfg. -1.0"section & -2.0"tread mounted (-0.5"sec. -1.0"tread per side)
for front.
rear's are -2.0"section & -2.5"tread mounted (-1.0"sec. -1.25"tread per side)
Rim lips will stick out further than tire sidewall.
better fit (still a tad stretched/but better) 245/45 Front & 275/40 rear......*remember* the overall wheel lip is 1" wider than the bead (or advertised wheel width)
9=10" & 10.5=11.5",,,,this is very close on all wheels.

"Better," of course. The OP is interested in that non-functional "stanced" look with tires stretched beyond usefulness and probably ridiculous camber that gives a 2" contact patch per tire.

jchammond · 06-27-2016, 11:54 PM

if i had wheels that size/pending offsets,,,i'd be looking more towards a 255/45F & 295/40R......A few company's make them (Nitto is one)

Jhill · 06-28-2016, 02:51 AM

Why do you buy a z to do that. Man this whole stretch thing is like a plague, please stop ruining perfectly good handling sports cars.

jchammond · 06-28-2016, 03:50 AM

I don't like it either; factory 225/50's & 245/45's came on 8 & 9" wheels,,,They even looked stretched....I got 245/45 & 275/40/18's on my base wheels; I'd rather have a slight bulge.

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06-27-2016, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
bLKchry370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Dutchess Co., NY Posts: 49 Drives: 2014 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 10	tire strreeeeeeetch question has anyone tired squeezing the stock base model tire size onto a 9" wide front wheel and a 10.5" rear??? im just curious as to how they look. i don't mind a little stretch, but dont want it to look rediculous at the same time. pics would be ideal if ya got em. lol stock front:225/50/18 stock rear: 245/45/18 __________________ Current Cars:2014 370z, 1988 Suzuki Samurai (mint) Past Cars: 2006 IS250, 2007 Scion TC (boosted), 2003 Civic SI EP3 and the list goes on...

06-27-2016, 04:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	Been there done that. It looks ridiculous. Especially if you're not slammed. And fender gap makes it look even more retarded. Brendan and AntiVenom like this. __________________

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	A quick search will tell you that stretched tires are not very popular on this site. Most people on here are more concerned with handling/performance (that's why they bought a Z). Stretching the tires defeats a lot of that. cautupwitdm, /Angelo350Z/, James10694 and 1 others like this. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

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06-27-2016, 10:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
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06-27-2016, 11:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	225/50 & 245/45/18 (tire brand unknown) on 9 & 10.5" wheels pending on tire mfg. -1.0"section & -2.0"tread mounted (-0.5"sec. -1.0"tread per side) for front. rear's are -2.0"section & -2.5"tread mounted (-1.0"sec. -1.25"tread per side) Rim lips will stick out further than tire sidewall. better fit (still a tad stretched/but better) 245/45 Front & 275/40 rear......remember the overall wheel lip is 1" wider than the bead (or advertised wheel width) 9=10" & 10.5=11.5",,,,this is very close on all wheels. __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

06-27-2016, 11:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	if i had wheels that size/pending offsets,,,i'd be looking more towards a 255/45F & 295/40R......A few company's make them (Nitto is one) __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

06-28-2016, 02:51 AM	#14 (permalink)
Jhill Track Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San jose Posts: 854 Drives: 2013 370z sport Rep Power: 3384	Why do you buy a z to do that. Man this whole stretch thing is like a plague, please stop ruining perfectly good handling sports cars.

06-28-2016, 03:50 AM	#15 (permalink)
jchammond A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Carolina Age: 58 Posts: 15,204 Drives: 13’ 370Z TS 7A/T Rep Power: 2684395	I don't like it either; factory 225/50's & 245/45's came on 8 & 9" wheels,,,They even looked stretched....I got 245/45 & 275/40/18's on my base wheels; I'd rather have a slight bulge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ MazWorx built long block \| FI-TT-100 Stage 2.75 \| IPT built 7A/T http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...s-musings.html

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