Tyre Stretch

Naz · Post by **Naz** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:46 pm

Im about to get my coilovers fitted BUT i currently have 195/50/15s which i know are not the bst size to have when on on coilies.

my question is whats the best tyre size to fit to give a nice stretch look- i was thinking 185/50 or 175/50 if you can get them.

also from a safety POV ive been told that strecthed tyres are unsafe? is there any truth in it?

appreciate all your help guys-

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:57 pm

195/50s will send out the speedo. It should be 195/45s on a 6-7inch rim for accuracy

Stretched tyres can be dangerous depending on the stretch...basically if you go round a corner too fast, the tyre can flex so much itll seperate from the rim - not good!

Naz · Post by **Naz** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:59 pm

yeah imy rims aer 15 x 7

so in general your saying tht stretch tryres are basically a no no full stop?

or could i go for 185/50
or 185/45

Andy1.6 · Post by **Andy1.6** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:02 pm

I think what Alex is saying is that the more you stretch the more careful you need to be in the corners.

If you have minimal stretch you should get the good looks but still manage to stick it into the bends!

Naz · Post by **Naz** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:04 pm

so what would be a nice minimal stretch on a 15 x 7 rim? i just wanna be able to get my car lower! lol and have less scrubbage issues!!

Post by **alexperkins** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:04 pm

Exactly. 7s you could do a 165/50/15 if you want some serious stretch. My RH Cups came on that...it looked good...but i had to get rid of it as i just didnt feel safe!

kyle1b1 · Post by **kyle1b1** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 7:04 pm

get 45 profile tyres then

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:26 pm

15X7s - get 165/50s mate. They look awesome. And there's far worse stretch out there.