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  • Advice for first time stretched tire driver?

    Whats going on guys,

    Glad to be apart of this community.

    Today I got my wheels on my car. 225/40 on 9.5+22 and 235/40 on a 10.5+22. My fenders got rolled today but the 235 was still rubbing so I had to get an alignment done asap and now I am running negative camber so they don't rub. I am pretty sure they still rub on HUGE dips and sometimes when I make a sharp turn but nothing like before.

    I was wondering what are your suggestions to a first time stretched driver? People are like you must be very careful the bead can come off, the tire can explode if its slightly rubbing, etc, etc. Just stuff that is making me paranoid haha. I was driving at 40 mph today people were not happy but hey, low and slow.

    All the tires are at 40 psi, tomorrow I will buy my own small PSI gauge so I can monitor tire pressure very frequently. I also need a low profile jack for any emergency that might occur....any suggestions? And for a spare the wheels are 18" my spare is 17".....should I get a 18" spare?

    Sorry for all the questions, on the "car" forums people think stretching tires is dumb and call you stupid I was told to go here and I am liking the community here. Hoping you "seniors" can help me out.

    Thanks!

  • #2
    Honestly I don't treat my stretched tires much different than normal. Just keep a good eye on your pressures and avoid pot-holes at all costs. Rubbing isn't going to make them explode right off the bat. Infact, a little rub never hurt anyone as long as you dont have any points or sharp edges hitting the tire's, you'll be fine

    I wish I could trade my heart for an extra liver, just so I can drink more and care less.

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    • #3
      Dude people drift on stretched tires, i think you're good to go 60 on a freeway.

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      • #4
        235 on a 10.5" wide wheel is not a huge stretch. You should be alright driving normally.

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        • #5
          Don't drive faster than 10mph or you will die

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          • #6
            I dislike Byron.

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            • #7
              Ive run 205's on 10's @120mph and guess what... i'm still here . Like everybody said , drive like a normal car , just keep an eye on pressures, I keep mine at 35 and check them every weekend.
              Ditch the spare , and invest in AAA or roadside assistance from your insurance. If I need to jack my car up I built wood ramps out of wood that have a gradual incline .

              Dont worry about it . Its all good brah
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              • #8
                I stretched tires once, my car burst into flames.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by SeanDub View Post
                  I stretched tires once, my car burst into flames.
                  Real talk. I saw it with my own eyes
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Nick475 View Post
                    Don't drive faster than 10mph or you will die
                    Originally posted by SeanDub View Post
                    I stretched tires once, my car burst into flames.
                    Originally posted by Stephen View Post
                    Dude people drift on stretched tires, i think you're good to go 60 on a freeway.

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