Talk to me about Stretch Tyres
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Talk to me about Stretch Tyres
So as the topic states..
I just need some info and what your views are on this.
Using my car as an e.g (to see pics, click on rides thread link in signature) My mags are 'like normal' ET35, 7.5J, 4/100.
I was always playing around with the idea of putting on stretch tyres. Tyres in mind is 185/35/17 or 185/40/17 If available.
What's the pro's and con's of these tyres?
I use my car daily, so are they safe?
I just need some info and what your views are on this.
Using my car as an e.g (to see pics, click on rides thread link in signature) My mags are 'like normal' ET35, 7.5J, 4/100.
I was always playing around with the idea of putting on stretch tyres. Tyres in mind is 185/35/17 or 185/40/17 If available.
What's the pro's and con's of these tyres?
I use my car daily, so are they safe?
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Re: Talk to me about Stretch Tyres
stretch really only looks good on wide (8J and up) wheels IMHO
and really its proper function is to provide more clearance between the fender and sidewall, to allow for more slammage, also so it doesn't rub when slammed, and in Europe the tread part of the tire must not be outside the line of the body...
So unless you dropped nice and low on some wide wheels, it looks a lil silly...
For daily drive, safety etc its perfectly safe, remember that drifters run stretched tires and they run them to buggery, without probs like them coming off etc and plenty daily drives in europe etc with stretch without issues
The only issue is like Aslam said, the sidewall is more exposed, so there is more danger of potholes etc cutting the sidewall...
on a 7J rim I wouldn't go for any stretch, will look weird...
and really its proper function is to provide more clearance between the fender and sidewall, to allow for more slammage, also so it doesn't rub when slammed, and in Europe the tread part of the tire must not be outside the line of the body...
So unless you dropped nice and low on some wide wheels, it looks a lil silly...
For daily drive, safety etc its perfectly safe, remember that drifters run stretched tires and they run them to buggery, without probs like them coming off etc and plenty daily drives in europe etc with stretch without issues
The only issue is like Aslam said, the sidewall is more exposed, so there is more danger of potholes etc cutting the sidewall...
on a 7J rim I wouldn't go for any stretch, will look weird...
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I wouldn't use those sizes on a daily. Apart from the potholes being a problem , the ride would be extra hard.
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+1PoLonY wrote:stretch really only looks good on wide (8J and up) wheels IMHO
Look at the difference between the wheels I have on Fes, 7.5J I believe, and those on Roadhawg's Rat which are 8.5J and we run the exact same spec tyre...
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If you want to talk about it don't do it
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I have stretched tyres on my 19 Oem Helios on the Gti.
my personal opinion is it not worth it.
Will be changing to 235's once they worn out.
potholes are a schlep, the inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements, the out rim get stone chips easily from the front tyres.
the list goes on and on.
Ride is very stiff and you feel bumps alot
my personal opinion is it not worth it.
Will be changing to 235's once they worn out.
potholes are a schlep, the inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements, the out rim get stone chips easily from the front tyres.
the list goes on and on.
Ride is very stiff and you feel bumps alot
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Shygolf wrote:I have stretched tyres on my 19 Oem Helios on the Gti.
my personal opinion is it not worth it.
Will be changing to 235's once they worn out.
potholes are a schlep, the inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements, the out rim get stone chips easily from the front tyres.
the list goes on and on.
Ride is very stiff and you feel bumps alot
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I don't think they make that much of a difference hey, I know my friend had 225' and went to 235's and he didn't feel a difference instead he had rubbing issues with the bigger tyre.Shygolf wrote:I have stretched tyres on my 19 Oem Helios on the Gti.
my personal opinion is it not worth it.
Will be changing to 235's once they worn out.
potholes are a schlep, the inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements, the out rim get stone chips easily from the front tyres.
the list goes on and on.
Ride is very stiff and you feel bumps alot
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That's what happens when you go up and down pavements.Shygolf wrote:The inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements.
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LOL, with a tyre thats covers the rim edge sufficiently you wont scrap the rim first as there is enough tyre side wall. also more cushioning and the rim protector covers the edge of the rim nicelyarsonist wrote:That's what happens when you go up and down pavements.Shygolf wrote:The inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements.
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The tyre height would be the same so the ride would still be stiff, only scrapping is sorted.Mnce wrote:I don't think they make that much of a difference hey, I know my friend had 225' and went to 235's and he didn't feel a difference instead he had rubbing issues with the bigger tyre.Shygolf wrote:I have stretched tyres on my 19 Oem Helios on the Gti.
my personal opinion is it not worth it.
Will be changing to 235's once they worn out.
potholes are a schlep, the inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements, the out rim get stone chips easily from the front tyres.
the list goes on and on.
Ride is very stiff and you feel bumps alot
I have seen and spoken to various other MK5/MK6 Gti drivers with 225 and 235s on. Some have rubbing issues and some it was perfect
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Going from 235's to 225's is hardly stretching a tyre...Mnce wrote:I don't think they make that much of a difference hey, I know my friend had 225' and went to 235's and he didn't feel a difference instead he had rubbing issues with the bigger tyre.Shygolf wrote:I have stretched tyres on my 19 Oem Helios on the Gti.
my personal opinion is it not worth it.
Will be changing to 235's once they worn out.
potholes are a schlep, the inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements, the out rim get stone chips easily from the front tyres.
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Ride is very stiff and you feel bumps alot
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I don't see the "safety" concerns everyone is going on about
I've had some pretty hectic stretch on 2 of my cars & no issues whatsoever.
As said, RoadHawg is running 175 tyre on 8.5J stretch
Tyres won't just climb off, potholes I have hit a lot of & no issues. But, I have to agree with Ruan, if you need to talk about it, don't do it
I've had some pretty hectic stretch on 2 of my cars & no issues whatsoever.
As said, RoadHawg is running 175 tyre on 8.5J stretch
Tyres won't just climb off, potholes I have hit a lot of & no issues. But, I have to agree with Ruan, if you need to talk about it, don't do it
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My thoughts exactlyNeuk wrote:Going from 235's to 225's is hardly stretching a tyre...Mnce wrote:I don't think they make that much of a difference hey, I know my friend had 225' and went to 235's and he didn't feel a difference instead he had rubbing issues with the bigger tyre.Shygolf wrote:I have stretched tyres on my 19 Oem Helios on the Gti.
my personal opinion is it not worth it.
Will be changing to 235's once they worn out.
potholes are a schlep, the inner rim gets scrapped easily when going up or down pavements, the out rim get stone chips easily from the front tyres.
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Ride is very stiff and you feel bumps alot
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RoadHawg talked about it, then did it...GaVeN wrote:I don't see the "safety" concerns everyone is going on about
I've had some pretty hectic stretch on 2 of my cars & no issues whatsoever.
As said, RoadHawg is running 175 tyre on 8.5J stretch
Tyres won't just climb off, potholes I have hit a lot of & no issues. But, I have to agree with Ruan, if you need to talk about it, don't do it
How else you supposed to learn about stretch and what tyre works best etc
I don't get that comment at all
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Ruan wrote:If you want to talk about it don't do it
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who the hell is Fes and Rat?
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Spec's?RoCkFoRdGuN wrote:I have a stretch on my 15 and i havent had any issues at all
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Alfy - Get with the programALFAHOLIC wrote:who the hell is Fes and Rat?
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195/45/15 wheel is 8JNeuk wrote:Spec's?RoCkFoRdGuN wrote:I have a stretch on my 15 and i havent had any issues at all
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Roadhawg's 175 on 8.5J...
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Thanks for the pics guys, exactly what i wanted.
Now to find some 185/40/17s
Now to find some 185/40/17s
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