Why stretched tires???

Erie Von Otto · 07-06-2012, 12:05 AM

I saw a 370Z today with wheels that had stretched tires on it. I wondered why the outer lip of the rim stuck out so much and then saw the tires were "stretched". Why would people do this? I figure its for lowering the car more without rubbing? Doesn't it affect the ability of the tire to perform the way it was designed to? Plus, rim sticking out so far=easy curb damage...

I am just trying to find out why so many people are doing this... Anyone?

apecush · 07-06-2012, 12:08 AM

makes dem bitches holla!

(no performance gains, reduces contact patch, weakens tire bead seating, exposes wheel to damage, dumb)

DARK_M3 · 07-06-2012, 12:15 AM

Because gay and not at all interested in performance

///M Ryder · 07-06-2012, 12:16 AM

Don't forget guys, BMW does it on ZCP set ups. A 265 on a 10" wheel............Phil

e92_m3 · 07-06-2012, 12:22 AM

Op,
You mean like this:

This is one fine example of FORM OVER FUNCTION. Take the car pictured above to a track. We'll see how beat up the undercarriage would be and I'll not even talk about how the tires and rims will look like after a track day.

Look at my sig. I hate car enthusiasts who do these type of stuff.

*Photos courtesy of Stancenation

MFM5 · 07-06-2012, 12:23 AM

I lived in the Dallas area '89-'91. Saw many lowered rides with wheels that were much wider than the tires and usually stuck out past the fenders. I moved to SoCal and never saw this fad again. It just looked bad; I never got it.

Krozi · 07-06-2012, 12:24 AM

You pretty much destroy every handling aspect of your car and it doesn't even look good lol.

Endless619 · 07-06-2012, 12:24 AM

I saw one of those 350/370s the other day in town and looks horrible. Kids and fads.

luis_m3 · 07-06-2012, 04:04 AM

That Z above just looks FUGLY...

bluesm3 · 07-06-2012, 04:12 AM

I think it looks good if you can pull it off,plus its not even your car so why care what other people do to their car.

the_road_less_traveled · 07-06-2012, 07:10 AM

I saw guys in Japan doing this in the late 90's when I lived over there, but kids are getting ridiculous with it now. The 370 looks plum retarded in this post.

hieu1004 · 07-06-2012, 07:53 AM

Hella flush yo'.

jamze132 · 07-06-2012, 08:36 AM

That's about as stupid an idea as I've seen on any car.

RuthlessE90 · 07-06-2012, 09:12 AM

The main idea of it came from guys that use there cars for drifting (JDM side of things.) Its about fitting bigger wheels, less rubbing, saving $$ on tires, and stance....Not everyone is a race car driver and really cares about handling corners at a millions miles an hour. Just because you can't relate of understand something doesn't make it stupid. Furthermore its all about looks and its probably safer because guys with stance tend to drive slower.

Im actually really surprised you guys are hating on stance when old school bimmer guys are all about that. And it looks so good.

THE TECH · 07-06-2012, 09:26 AM

All the riff raff are doing it.

Nine · 07-06-2012, 09:28 AM

hella touge

OMID INC · 07-06-2012, 10:05 AM

its like sagging your pants. achieves the look you want, but harder to walk in them

RuthlessE90 · 07-06-2012, 10:22 AM

I must add that the 370 is extreme stretch and I'm not a fan of that type of fit I'm more into fitment like this:

Grail05 · 07-06-2012, 10:26 AM

cause they think its cool... not sure how they determine that but they assume it is...

MA///M3 · 07-06-2012, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE TECH

All the riff raff are doing it.

haha...we are back to the riff raff? this stretching nonsense is riff raff indeed!

RuthlessE90 · 07-06-2012, 10:45 AM

So minus the 370z whats wrong with the two pics i posted ?

Z K · 07-06-2012, 11:38 AM

A little bit of stretch is fine. Reduces sidewall roll over and increases handling response a bit. As mentioned above, BMW and other manufacturers have a bit of stretch in some wheel/tire fitments.

But the "stance" guys are nuts with the stretching. Doesn't serve any function at all besides appearance.

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Erie Von Otto DT///M 149 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 Touring Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rocket City, AL iTrader: (3) Garage List 2014 BMW Touring [0.00]	Why stretched tires??? I saw a 370Z today with wheels that had stretched tires on it. I wondered why the outer lip of the rim stuck out so much and then saw the tires were "stretched". Why would people do this? I figure its for lowering the car more without rubbing? Doesn't it affect the ability of the tire to perform the way it was designed to? Plus, rim sticking out so far=easy curb damage... I am just trying to find out why so many people are doing this... Anyone? __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto
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apecush Lieutenant 30 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmonton iTrader: (2)	makes dem bitches holla! (no performance gains, reduces contact patch, weakens tire bead seating, exposes wheel to damage, dumb)
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DARK_M3 Banned 105 Rep 1,292 Posts Drives: 08 E90, 89 Grand Wagoneer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: So Cal iTrader: (3)	Because gay and not at all interested in performance
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Don't forget guys, BMW does it on ZCP set ups. A 265 on a 10" wheel............Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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07-06-2012, 12:22 AM	#5
e92_m3 Lieutenant Colonel 194 Rep 1,680 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (0)	Op, You mean like this: This is one fine example of FORM OVER FUNCTION. Take the car pictured above to a track. We'll see how beat up the undercarriage would be and I'll not even talk about how the tires and rims will look like after a track day. Look at my sig. I hate car enthusiasts who do these type of stuff. Photos courtesy of Stancenation __________________ Hellaflush? All I could say is "effyo'flush","flushnuff", and Instead of 'illest', I'm calling it "faillest"*. It's just form over function nowadays... -END RANT
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07-06-2012, 12:23 AM	#6
MFM5 Private First Class 86 Rep 171 Posts Drives: 2015 M5 CP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: DFW iTrader: (2)	I lived in the Dallas area '89-'91. Saw many lowered rides with wheels that were much wider than the tires and usually stuck out past the fenders. I moved to SoCal and never saw this fad again. It just looked bad; I never got it.
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Krozi Colonel 167 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	You pretty much destroy every handling aspect of your car and it doesn't even look good lol. __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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luis_m3 Low Pro... 35 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	That Z above just looks FUGLY...
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bluesm3 Private 7 Rep 77 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: west iTrader: (0)	I think it looks good if you can pull it off,plus its not even your car so why care what other people do to their car.
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the_road_less_traveled Id rather be boating... 67 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: Baja 26 Outlaw Join Date: May 2012 Location: the lake iTrader: (3)	I saw guys in Japan doing this in the late 90's when I lived over there, but kids are getting ridiculous with it now. The 370 looks plum retarded in this post.
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hieu1004 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 226 Posts Drives: Space Gray e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0)	Hella flush yo'.
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jamze132 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 228i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	That's about as stupid an idea as I've seen on any car.
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07-06-2012, 09:12 AM	#14
RuthlessE90 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 323 Posts Drives: FAST Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	The main idea of it came from guys that use there cars for drifting (JDM side of things.) Its about fitting bigger wheels, less rubbing, saving $$ on tires, and stance....Not everyone is a race car driver and really cares about handling corners at a millions miles an hour. Just because you can't relate of understand something doesn't make it stupid. Furthermore its all about looks and its probably safer because guys with stance tend to drive slower. Im actually really surprised you guys are hating on stance when old school bimmer guys are all about that. And it looks so good.
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OMID INC Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,562 Posts Drives: E70 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	its like sagging your pants. achieves the look you want, but harder to walk in them
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RuthlessE90 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 323 Posts Drives: FAST Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	I must add that the 370 is extreme stretch and I'm not a fan of that type of fit I'm more into fitment like this:
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Grail05 Putcha ang ganda... 279 Rep 5,441 Posts Drives: 17 F82 M4 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Brea CA. iTrader: (10)	cause they think its cool... not sure how they determine that but they assume it is...
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07-06-2012, 10:45 AM	#21
RuthlessE90 First Lieutenant 28 Rep 323 Posts Drives: FAST Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC iTrader: (5)	So minus the 370z whats wrong with the two pics i posted ?
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07-06-2012, 11:38 AM	#22
Z K Major General 1887 Rep 5,506 Posts Drives: E90 M3, G20 M340i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	A little bit of stretch is fine. Reduces sidewall roll over and increases handling response a bit. As mentioned above, BMW and other manufacturers have a bit of stretch in some wheel/tire fitments. But the "stance" guys are nuts with the stretching. Doesn't serve any function at all besides appearance.
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