What are some Pros and Cons of running stretched tires?
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01-21-2014, 04:45 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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Pros... You can be herrafrush... And if I see you I will pray you hit a pothole.
Cons... Everything, less grip, less safe.
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Wait- there is one "pro". It will allow you to put wheels that don't fit on the car as long as you run moronic levels of camber. So, if that's a plus, then you've got that going for you. I guess.
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Yep. All show and no go. Doesn't make any sense to put them on a sports car if you expect to drive it like a sports car. If you like the look and don't mind the hit to the handling (ie, a show car), go for it.
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Just realized this was in the Nismo thread...really?? Cons: It looks like absolute sh*t and people will make fun of it.
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How much of a stretch are you talking about, and are you doing it for clearance issues?
One con is when hit a pot hole or something else, you can get a flat via loosing the bead on the tire, damage the tire, and also damage your rim, but that's for more extreme stuff like a 225/40 on a 10.5 inch rim. Personally I like seeing a wide tire under a car with a nice side wall like a 305/30 Make the car an extension of you, and your personality, and give zero sh!ts about what other poeple think, it's your ride. |
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Technically if stretching the right rubber it can be done safely..you will sacrifice some grip. Not all tires are stretch friendly due to stiff side walls...watch any formula D this year?
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I think it is stupid/ugly looking. Don't be cheap. Remember you have to pay to play, so do it right or don't do it at all. You will get laughed at and a lot of non-ghetto people will think it is extremely ghetto looking, but different strokes for different folks.
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