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sexualbanana
09-02-2006, 01:44 PM
Is there a downside to putting a narrower tire on a slightly wider rim?

For example, the tires are from an 18x8 rim. The rims I want to get are 18x8.5. I know I could just buck up and buy tires that actually fit, but I also know that the tire can be stretched out to fit the rim. I just want to know what the cons of doing this would be.
EK 2.0
09-02-2006, 01:49 PM
No cons really...but you get the streched Euro look...also the edge of your rim will now have less protection from any potenial curbage mang...Also the ride will be a lil harsher...
euro_racer
09-02-2006, 02:04 PM
like ek said, no real cons only curbs will be your new worst enemy if you go too crazy streched...

but it looks soo damn pimp tho :bigpimp:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/karnaibsg/07ty8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/karnaibsg/cd766863.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/karnaibsg/DSC08035a.jpg
sexualbanana
09-03-2006, 12:25 PM
what about a more narrow rim?

For example, the 8" tires, on a 7.5" rim?
GTS Jeff
09-03-2006, 01:09 PM
Stretched tires also result in less sidewall rollover for improved handling.
MudCrawler
09-03-2006, 01:20 PM
Originally posted by sexualbanana
what about a more narrow rim?

For example, the 8" tires, on a 7.5" rim?

Opposite effect basically. My jeep has 12.5 inch wide tires, but only 9 inch wide tires. Great for offroading, and lots of sidewall movement which makes them perform nice when i air down for trails. Haha, but thats on a jeep. On a car im sure it doesnt have any positive effects, only negetive.