Tyre Streaching

1. Law08 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR

   #1 23rd March 2009, 16:24

   Hi,
   
   I am getting 15x7 alloys. The standard tyres they speficy are 195/50/15. I know you should have 195/45/15 so it doesnt catch on the arches as much e.c.t.
   
   Whats a size for tyre for a decent streach.
   185/50/15 - Is that too exterme?
   
   
   Also what kind of tyres should I been looking to buy? Also pictures would help. Thanks.
2. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #2 23rd March 2009, 16:32

   185 wont be extreme tbh
   ive seen 165/50/15s and thats pretty mad
   
   personally id go about 175
   id all depends how low you are for catching
3. Law08 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle Posts: 679 Saxo VTR

   #3 23rd March 2009, 17:53

   What about tyre make mate?
   
   Thanks.
4. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #4 23rd March 2009, 17:57

   ive not seen many of the different makes the only ones are proxy t1s and potenzas and tbh neither of them were stretched massively
   
   im not really a euro boy so wouldnt know 100% on the subject
5. redlinerdj Established Member Joined: May 2008 Birmingham Posts: 1021 Camm'd 1.1 FTW!

   #5 23rd March 2009, 17:57

   185 is fine mate. wont even look much different tbh.
6. 106pete Regular Poster Joined: Nov 2007 plymouth Posts: 365 saxo vts metro gti rover 414

   #6 23rd March 2009, 23:58

   i run 165/45/15 on a 7.5 rim its a lovely stretch but hard size to gei think r federal is theonly option. nankan do a 175/45 but it doesnt stretch that great thats on my 8' rim.
   
   id say go for bridgestones 165/50 fit spaccers to make the wheels sit flush with the arch
7. user_3656 Saxperience Addict Joined: Aug 2004 Herts. N/W London Posts: 13578 Project MK4 MoreDoor

   #7 24th March 2009, 00:01

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by 106pete i run 165/45/15 on a 7.5 rim its a lovely stretch but hard size to gei think r federal is theonly option. nankan do a 175/45 but it doesnt stretch that great thats on my 8' rim. id say go for bridgestones 165/50 fit spaccers to make the wheels sit flush with the arch

   I agree. 165/50/15 Bridgestones.
   We even stock them at work for such purposes lol
8. blackvtrt Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle/ Billingham Posts: 1873 02 Gold Cleaned OEM+ VTR

   #8 24th March 2009, 12:06

   what u wanting to stretch them for? Ye u've got coilovers, so can go low! but 7" wheels depending on the offset, wont be poked without spacers so ur only ever gonna get them tucked so no real need for stretched tyres.
   If u get spacers and can get a little poke then get a small stetch to help with the stance. As said 185's u wouldn't really notice 165/50 is somewhere about right prob, if u get the right et wheels and the right spacers. Dont just stretch tyres for scene points as that an epic fail fella!
9. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #9 24th March 2009, 12:10

   stretched tyres will mean he can get full lock and not rub
10. blackvtrt Established Member Joined: Jun 2008 Newcastle/ Billingham Posts: 1873 02 Gold Cleaned OEM+ VTR

    #10 24th March 2009, 12:22

    i was down 60mm front on 15x7" 195/45 tyres and had no prob on full lock, think ull need to be at about 70mm before the fronts start to tuck slightly, just personal opnion, dont think they'll be needed. However I do know u seem to know a fair bit on suspension setups so I may be corrected!
11. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #11 24th March 2009, 12:31

    hes not specified how low he is though
    ive seen saxos down to around 100 all round
    
    at that you get issues
    rossi is down about 70 iirc and 195/45s rub at lock
    lees down 100 and with 165/50/15s on 6jwheels hes ok
    jes got no poke out the arch atm either