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Danny92
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2nd Aug 12 at 23:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
getting some 14" 8j and 9j banded steelies, anyone run wheels of this size. if so what tyres/tyre sizes would you recommend. i've been on tyrestretch.com but i would like to see what you guys recommend
BeetleGav
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2nd Aug 12 at 23:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
nankangs are good for stretch, dunno what size you would need tho
Kieran
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My t1rs are stretched and they have been fine. There really soft side Walls too.
FlaFFy_91
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2nd Aug 12 at 23:47   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nankangs tend to be the stretch of choice. My advice generaly would be dont bother doing it
Ive got stretched tyres on my polo, have pissed me off since day 1 tbh. All you do is spend time worrying about them comeing off or loosing pressure if you hit a bump in the road, cornering feels dog with them aswell

Might just be me but i hate it
Mine are nankang ns2's 165/50/15 stretched onto 7j lenso's
jimmy 2.1
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3rd Aug 12 at 04:21   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've never had any come off in years i've run them.

195/45/14's for rears and 195/40/14's for the front (if you can find them!)
Danny92
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Cheers guys i.was thinking just 195 45 14 all round as there quite easy to get
VINCEYBOY
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aint so cheap though =/ plus the tyre place may charge you a bomb if they dont really wanna do it.
andy_mk3
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2nd Nov 12 at 21:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Just fit the proper size tyre ffs. Stretched tyres look stupid and can be dangerous.
big eck
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2nd Nov 12 at 21:16   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Fitting a 4" exhaust to a 1ltr Corsa is stupid as well but it looks good on the right car.

Each to there own.
Sean-B
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2nd Nov 12 at 21:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by andy_mk3
Just fit the proper size tyre ffs. Stretched tyres look stupid and can be dangerous.



Yawn.

195-225 will look good and fit fine on that width. Just make sure the tyres are close enough to the arch to pull the look off!
karisma_corsa
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Unless you go for a silly stretch I.e 165/50 on an 8j rim then you need not worry. They won't pop off either. I've always run a mild stretch and I've always driven fast and never had a problem.

If your after handling then dont do it as stretch tyres break traction easier due to lack of sidewall movement. Jimmys suggestion sounds perfect. He knows what he's talking about. He's a wise old man lol
karisma_corsa
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2nd Nov 12 at 21:48   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
165/50 on an 8j on my girlfriends punto. These were only on as we swapped wheels. Tyres were then changed to 185/45s, much better stretch.




NathanR
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2nd Nov 12 at 22:12   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Kieran
My t1rs are stretched and they have been fine. There really soft side Walls too.


This ! My proxes are stretched lovely on the 8js . My girlfreinds Nankang NS2s are decent too !
SAS-1991
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3rd Nov 12 at 11:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote


215 35 18 stretched onto 9.5j alphards,

No problems here!
jimmy 2.1
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3rd Nov 12 at 12:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
I've seen this van somewhere before? Is it from Geeks?
SAS-1991
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3rd Nov 12 at 13:49   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jimmy 2.1
I've seen this van somewhere before? Is it from Geeks?


It's mine mate, from Silsden, I believe not too far from you?

Edit: just seen your from shipley, so not far at all! Lol

[Edited on 03-11-2012 by SAS-1991]

 
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