Tire Stretch on 8.5" rim to match rears

jerflash · 02-09-2011, 11:10 PM

see thats the stupidity im talking about lol

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 02-09-2011, 11:33 PM

its jdm (yo)

Your opinion on stretched tyres is just that, an opinion. Pretty random to come into a thread about stretched tyres and post a pic of the "stretch tyre anti-christ".

That said, I know with a powerful car like yours you need all the rubber you can get but saying you don't like the stretched look doesn't really help the OP..

jerflash · 02-09-2011, 11:43 PM

im not only saying i dont like it...im saying its unsafe and can cause damage to your wheels and the rest of your car if you pop a bead...but i understand that its up to the person

fiddy yen · 02-10-2011, 12:00 AM

IF I was racing the car or drove it as a DD I would strongly consider going with wider spec tires, but my E90 is merely a toy. As in I drive it leisurely, and don't really drive it hard at all. That being said, based on the type of driving that my 330i gets, popping a bead is unlikely.

Furthermore, there are tons of people that run stretched on DD and have no problems at all. In fact, my friend has been running stretched blizzack winter tires on his e90 as well for the last 3 winters, and again no problems (I live in a place where -40 is everyday for us and we see over 150cm of snow every winter)

Like I said in my original post, I don't really care hearing how "unsafe it is" as I know that there is some risk involved but the reward is sure worth it.

bmroxm5: there's no "show us your Stretchedwheel/tyre setup thread"

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 02-10-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by jerflash

im not only saying i dont like it...im saying its unsafe and can cause damage to your wheels and the rest of your car if you pop a bead...but i understand that its up to the person

agreed

obviously the more stretch, the less protection to your rims.

But as an FYI (we're all here to learn aren't we) a little bit of stretch can improve handling, this is due to the reduced flex in the sidewalls.

OP if the car is a 'project' consider wider rims please! 9.5 front and 11inch rear

8.5/9.5 is merely 'ordinary'

jerflash · 02-10-2011, 01:46 AM

i know a little stretch can help handling. 225 on an 8.5 rim is probably all the stretch i would ever be comfortable with myself. on my xi i am either going with 18x8 or 18x8.5 square setup. either 225/40s or 235 40s on the 8" rim. 235/40s or 245/40 on the 8.5.

not sure what i want to do yet but considering i got my 328xi as a daily driver/winter car i wont be lowering it. im picking up these rims/tires for a summer setup and will be using the stock 17s with all seasons in the winter. i want good handing and since i will not lower the car the 245 will go along way to fill out the wheel well being 0.75 inches taller then stock

BillLee · 02-12-2011, 11:12 PM

To the op can i see some pics when you get the tires on?

McMuffin · 02-28-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BillLee

To the op can i see some pics when you get the tires on?

What he said!

TxBeem · 03-08-2011, 08:16 PM

Hey I have seen around here in Dallas that there are a good number of sports cars where they do the opposite of stretch. They are low profile tires that looked wider than they should be so it has a "plump" look to it. They stick out from rim about 1/4-1/2 inch. I don't have pics but I have seen it on corvettes, 370 Z's, porches. Have you guys seen this and what's your thots?

Infamous · 03-08-2011, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TxBeem

Hey I have seen around here in Dallas that there are a good number of sports cars where they do the opposite of stretch. They are low profile tires that looked wider than they should be so it has a "plump" look to it. They stick out from rim about 1/4-1/2 inch. I don't have pics but I have seen it on corvettes, 370 Z's, porches. Have you guys seen this and what's your thots?

I'm from Dallas and it looks like complete shit. Most of the Dallas car scene is asking the widest tire they can throw on per specified wheel. As if it would amount to a positive difference over a tire that is 20mm narrower and looks somewhat normal . . .

My previous background is 05+ mustang GT's and that crowd is asking how to cram a 275 on an 8.5 and other stupidity of that nature. There are a few guys running nice fitted JDM/German wheel setups in that community but they are a rarity.

Derelict · 03-09-2011, 12:31 AM

Great info in this thread! Would read again!

serge_chez · 03-09-2011, 02:21 AM

no matter what you do in anything, haters will always pop up. If you do something to your car and you love it, that = success!

fiddy yen · 03-30-2011, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BillLee

To the op can i see some pics when you get the tires on?

Pics!

02-09-2011, 11:10 PM	#23
jerflash Lieutenant 39 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328xi/2002 ws6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island, ny iTrader: (0)	see thats the stupidity im talking about lol __________________ Daily Driver: 2014 428i MSPORT MINERAL GRAY W/ CORAL INTERIOR PICKED UP ON 9/28!! Racecar: 2002 Trans Am WS6, Red w/Ebony Leather...Loud and Fast.
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 829 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	its jdm (yo) Your opinion on stretched tyres is just that, an opinion. Pretty random to come into a thread about stretched tyres and post a pic of the "stretch tyre anti-christ". That said, I know with a powerful car like yours you need all the rubber you can get but saying you don't like the stretched look doesn't really help the OP..
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jerflash Lieutenant 39 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328xi/2002 ws6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island, ny iTrader: (0)	im not only saying i dont like it...im saying its unsafe and can cause damage to your wheels and the rest of your car if you pop a bead...but i understand that its up to the person __________________ Daily Driver: 2014 428i MSPORT MINERAL GRAY W/ CORAL INTERIOR PICKED UP ON 9/28!! Racecar: 2002 Trans Am WS6, Red w/Ebony Leather...Loud and Fast.
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02-10-2011, 12:00 AM	#26
fiddy yen First Lieutenant 25 Rep 329 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 35i Msport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Skeetsckatchewan iTrader: (0)	IF I was racing the car or drove it as a DD I would strongly consider going with wider spec tires, but my E90 is merely a toy. As in I drive it leisurely, and don't really drive it hard at all. That being said, based on the type of driving that my 330i gets, popping a bead is unlikely. Furthermore, there are tons of people that run stretched on DD and have no problems at all. In fact, my friend has been running stretched blizzack winter tires on his e90 as well for the last 3 winters, and again no problems (I live in a place where -40 is everyday for us and we see over 150cm of snow every winter) Like I said in my original post, I don't really care hearing how "unsafe it is" as I know that there is some risk involved but the reward is sure worth it. bmroxm5: there's no "show us your *Stretched*wheel/tyre setup thread" __________________ 2008 335i 6MT - Dinan tuned stge 2 1986 325es - SOLD 2012 BMW X3 35i AW on RB Msport - JB3 @ 4.0PSi over stock, 20x9F and 20x10.5R Stance SC-5ive, H&R lowering springs. - SOLD 2006 BMW 330i - //M rep kit with custom exhaust, H&R springs, 19" VMR - SOLD
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02-10-2011, 01:46 AM	#28
jerflash Lieutenant 39 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 328xi/2002 ws6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: long island, ny iTrader: (0)	i know a little stretch can help handling. 225 on an 8.5 rim is probably all the stretch i would ever be comfortable with myself. on my xi i am either going with 18x8 or 18x8.5 square setup. either 225/40s or 235 40s on the 8" rim. 235/40s or 245/40 on the 8.5. not sure what i want to do yet but considering i got my 328xi as a daily driver/winter car i wont be lowering it. im picking up these rims/tires for a summer setup and will be using the stock 17s with all seasons in the winter. i want good handing and since i will not lower the car the 245 will go along way to fill out the wheel well being 0.75 inches taller then stock __________________ Daily Driver: 2014 428i MSPORT MINERAL GRAY W/ CORAL INTERIOR PICKED UP ON 9/28!! Racecar: 2002 Trans Am WS6, Red w/Ebony Leather...Loud and Fast.
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03-08-2011, 08:16 PM	#31
TxBeem Captain 97 Rep 651 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (6)	Hey I have seen around here in Dallas that there are a good number of sports cars where they do the opposite of stretch. They are low profile tires that looked wider than they should be so it has a "plump" look to it. They stick out from rim about 1/4-1/2 inch. I don't have pics but I have seen it on corvettes, 370 Z's, porches. Have you guys seen this and what's your thots?
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03-09-2011, 02:21 AM	#34
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