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SUX2BU · 07-06-2011, 12:12 AM

Funny thing is, after all this I ended up with a slight stretch on my street tires. LOL

18x8.5 with 245/45 18 and 18x11 with 295/40 18. The good thing is with 4.6" of sidewall it doesn't look as bad as it sounds. But the 315 fit PERFECT!

LuisTorres10 · 07-06-2011, 12:54 AM

I like the look, but with thicker tires of course Im thinking about doing it. A lot of low riders use to have this look. Now its moved on.

LuisTorres10 · 07-06-2011, 12:59 AM

I read that the "Tire stretching" all started in Europe because it was illegal to have the tires out more then the rim so they started putting smaller tires on wide wheels so that only the lip sticks out.

SUX2BU · 07-10-2011, 07:44 PM

Some pictures I snapped this weekend.

blazzin1 · 07-10-2011, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

Some pictures I snapped this weekend.

I'm sorry, I just can't see the appeal in this stretched tire B.S.?!?!? Or any common sense either!!! Oh well, to each their own, I guess. I guess I'm the opposite, I want the biggest, fattest, and widest tire I can put on the wheel (as recommended by the tire manufacturer of course).

SUX2BU · 07-10-2011, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

I'm sorry, I just can't see the appeal in this stretched tire B.S.?!?!? Or any common sense either!!! Oh well, to each their own, I guess. I guess I'm the opposite, I want the biggest, fattest, and widest tire I can put on the wheel (as recommended by the tire manufacturer of course).

Same here. I love the steam roller look on the rear.

Nine Ball · 07-11-2011, 07:35 AM

I wouldn't even sell a wheel/tire combo like those pics posted just above. I'd just politely tell the shopper that I'm not the right place for him. That sort of fitment is just dumb. I wonder if those owners also buy shoes that are 3 sizes too small?

GEEo · 07-13-2011, 06:08 PM

I love the HellaFlush set up!!

If I can I would do it to my 5th Gen.

Thats set up is very popular to asian teenagers.

GEEo · 07-13-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by rykeith

Wow... wtf. Found this on stancenation.com. Now I hate hondas even more.

now thats sexy!!

SUX2BU · 07-13-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GEEo

now thats sexy!!

I hope you are joking.

GEEo · 07-13-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SUX2BU

I hope you are joking.

No I seriously like this.

I'm sorry guys.

aet08 · 07-13-2011, 07:03 PM

probably too cheap to buy new tires when they got wider rims

MatchbookSS · 07-13-2011, 07:41 PM

I understand that majority of the crowd on this site is older...but Google "Hellaflush" and all associated movements along with it. It's lame...but it's what's in. Including stretching small tires over larger rims.

blazzin1 · 07-13-2011, 08:02 PM

I'm sorry, but Hella-Dumb!!!!

07-06-2011, 12:12 AM	#85
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Funny thing is, after all this I ended up with a slight stretch on my street tires. LOL 18x8.5 with 245/45 18 and 18x11 with 295/40 18. The good thing is with 4.6" of sidewall it doesn't look as bad as it sounds. But the 315 fit PERFECT! __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups

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07-11-2011, 07:35 AM	#91
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	I wouldn't even sell a wheel/tire combo like those pics posted just above. I'd just politely tell the shopper that I'm not the right place for him. That sort of fitment is just dumb. I wonder if those owners also buy shoes that are 3 sizes too small? __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

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07-06-2011, 12:54 AM	#86
LuisTorres10 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 58	I like the look, but with thicker tires of course Im thinking about doing it. A lot of low riders use to have this look. Now its moved on.

07-06-2011, 12:59 AM	#87
LuisTorres10 Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 58	I read that the "Tire stretching" all started in Europe because it was illegal to have the tires out more then the rim so they started putting smaller tires on wide wheels so that only the lip sticks out.

07-13-2011, 06:08 PM	#92
GEEo OKCamaros Drives: 4 banger Diesel Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,572	I love the HellaFlush set up!! If I can I would do it to my 5th Gen. Thats set up is very popular to asian teenagers.

07-13-2011, 07:03 PM	#96
aet08 Drives: c Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: c Posts: 627	probably too cheap to buy new tires when they got wider rims

07-13-2011, 07:41 PM	#97
MatchbookSS Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Here and there Posts: 390	I understand that majority of the crowd on this site is older...but Google "Hellaflush" and all associated movements along with it. It's lame...but it's what's in. Including stretching small tires over larger rims.

07-13-2011, 08:02 PM	#98
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I'm sorry, but Hella-Dumb!!!!