Tire Stretching?

[got_rice_?]

As it says, I am looking at getting a different car from Alberta, and it has Stretched Tires on the rear, now would something like this make me fail an oop inspection? and really how safe is a "stretched" tire?

[SR240SX]

I don't see how it would matter, What kind of stretch are you talking?? I'm sure they wouldnt even notice.

[bituerbo]

It sounds like you don't know what a stretched tire is... I don't know what the "gains" are, but it's putting a narrower tire on a wider rim... I'd consider this unsafe as you're really compromising the integrity of your sidewalls by doing this.

It's probably up to the person doing the inspection to determine whether it's safe or not. They will inspect wear markings to see if the tire is wearing unevenly, and if it is (as a result of this "stretching" then they will probably say get some proper sized tires on there.

[97'Scort]

It shortens the life of the tire in the long run, especially if you don't pay careful attention to the pressure. The main benefit is purely cosmetic: you are able to put a wider rim on, and the stretch lets the tire fit under the fender without rubbing.

Honestly, I think it's one of the dumbest things ever. If I've paid a ton of money for nice rims, the last thing I want is to have my expensive rims hit the curb before the cheaper tires.

It should not have any bearing whatsoever on the inspection, unless they're rubbing significantly.

[Eleanor]

More details?

If there's a 205 tire on a 10.5" wheel, I'm pretty sure they'd fail you. I would.

[ercchry]

Originally posted by bituerbo
It sounds like you don't know what a stretched tire is... I don't know what the "gains" are, but it's putting a narrower tire on a wider rim... I'd consider this unsafe as you're really compromising the integrity of your sidewalls by doing this.

yes after a point this can be unsafe but i have drove in conditions that your average driver would never experience with a stretched set of tires (215 on a 9)

and the wear was normal and i had no issues at all, if i dont have to stretch then i would rather not.... but i will be running stretch again soon since a 13 with a low offset is hard to fit in the wheel well those will be 285s on the 13s

edit: how is this retarded haha


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[got_rice_?]

Originally posted by bituerbo
It sounds like you don't know what a stretched tire is... I don't know what the "gains" are, but it's putting a narrower tire on a wider rim... I'd consider this unsafe as you're really compromising the integrity of your sidewalls by doing this.

It's probably up to the person doing the inspection to determine whether it's safe or not. They will inspect wear markings to see if the tire is wearing unevenly, and if it is (as a result of this "stretching" then they will probably say get some proper sized tires on there.

I know exactly what a stretched tire is, My question was would it pass an oop inspection, to me it does not sound like a great plan, but I was just wondering. the tire and rim specs are 18x8.5 front and 18x9.5 rear 225/40/18 front and rear. Thank you for the positive responses so far everyone!

[Lucky97]

holy crap the car is gangsta

[got_rice_?]

Originally posted by Lucky97
holy crap the car is gangsta

I prefer the term Ballin...






Kidding.

[89s1]

That lexus looks like complete shit.

[nismodrifter]

Sask inspections are pretty strict....some of the strictest in the country from what I have heard. I highly doubt you will pass with stretched tires....especially 225/40 on a 9.5.

[got_rice_?]

hmm shitty, well good thing it is a common bolt pattern, time to find some chevy rims to throw on haha.