What is "tire stretch?" Help me prove a couple idiots wrong

[KarlSpackler]

This was EXACTLY my definition, and that is what I was trying to get the others to understand. It is a useful definition, because it means that you have to take extra precautions when installing and using the tire, and find a shop that will perform the work. This visually stretched thing is a useless definition, and makes no sense.

Apparently though, most people have come to a different understanding of the term. That doesnt make it right, but I not going to try and argue with them anymore.

Thanks!

See below. Your in the minority.

im sorry but as a master mechanic, if your going by what tire shops will or will not do to consider anything, in any context, then your as retarded as most tire shops are.

most people look at the angle of the side wall in relationship to the rim. that about as simple as it gets...to make it any more complicated is just kinda dickish haha

Exactly, "stretched" tires may have come from a tire shop definition where the tires are outside of manufacturer spec, but now-a-days people refer to stretched tires to sidewall angle in relation to the outer lip of the wheel.

The picture you posted may meet manufacturer specs but it is a slight stretch also.

[mikey G]

I tried squeeking out a fart earlier in my truck, you know, one of the farts you want to keep silent so you spread your asscheeks apart using the seat so nothing interferes with the wind coming out of your asshole. Well, when I did so I pushed to hard and my asshole "kissed" my underwear, so to speak when this happened I freaked out and pushed harder...resulting in me getting shitty underwear. Now my truck smells like regret.

[parttimeprojectionist]

says the guy trying to be a 'know it all' to 'idiots' on the interwebs who seems unwilling to accept answers from unqualified internet people, unless of course the have a least posted 3 for sale signs on cars and thought about doing an oil change for 2.3 months.

you must work at a tire shop haha

p.s. couldnt care less about where you actually work

[v8a6]

Speaking of a dickish retard, good thing a Master Mechanic could join and clear this up. Thanks man!

[parttimeprojectionist]

im sorry but as a master mechanic, if your going by what tire shops will or will not do to consider anything, in any context, then your as retarded as most tire shops are.

most people look at the angle of the side wall in relationship to the rim. that about as simple as it gets...to make it any more complicated is just kinda dickish haha

[v8a6]

Two definitions, but there's only one that adds useful information.

Most tire shops (especially chains) won't stretch tires, which to them means a tire outside the recommended rim width range. No one in the business gives a shit how much a tire is visually stretched. Either the tire fits or it doesn't. To someone buying tires, what matters is whether or not they can get them installed, so this is the most relevant definition.

This was EXACTLY my definition, and that is what I was trying to get the others to understand. It is a useful definition, because it means that you have to take extra precautions when installing and using the tire, and find a shop that will perform the work. This visually stretched thing is a useless definition, and makes no sense.

Apparently though, most people have come to a different understanding of the term. That doesnt make it right, but I not going to try and argue with them anymore.

Thanks!

[BenFenner]

If the sidewall is not parallel to the wheel face and the sidewall tends to angle in, the tire is stretched regardless of manufacturers specs. Almost all OEM setups are stretched. Almost all racing setups are stretched. I tend to refer to this as "performance stretch" or "OEM stretch". Then you get into the concept of going outside manufacturer's specs which I like to call "stretched to hell". And then there is the stuff I see on this forum and other similarly oriented madness which I tend to call "stretched to hell and back".

[KyleAnderson]

Two definitions, but there's only one that adds useful information.

Most tire shops (especially chains) won't stretch tires, which to them means a tire outside the recommended rim width range. No one in the business gives a shit how much a tire is visually stretched. Either the tire fits or it doesn't. To someone buying tires, what matters is whether or not they can get them installed, so this is the most relevant definition.

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Tire stretch is a floor wax AND an ice cream topping.

[SouthCarolinaGuy]

Tire stretch is going outside and worrying about something else

[zoo]

I think this is a dumb argument

I concur.

[v8a6]

Why does it matter?

If we can resolve this dispute then I believe we will be one step closer to eternal peace on earth, for all mankind.

So yeah, it kind of matters... A LOT!

[Oh Damn, it's Sam]

Why does it matter?

[v8a6]

Tire measurements can vary greatly between different manufacturers as well. A 225/40 R888 will be "bubbled" on a 9" wide wheel, whereas a 225/40 Falken 512 would be visually "stretched" on the same wheel.

Which is why I dont agree with judging a tire stretch visually. The tire is considered stretched when you 'stretch" the sidewall beyond manufactured approved specs.

[v8a6]

I think this is a dumb argument

LOL

Yes, you are probably right