Stretching Tires QUESTION? (HELP QUICK PLEASE)
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Stretching Tires QUESTION? (HELP QUICK PLEASE)
I just got some free 225/50/17 to mount on my 9.5 by 17 inch Supra rims (rear). I did the math and the 225 tire is 11 inches. I drive very spiritedly, and a friend told me that it is very likely that the tires will come off if driven too hard. I was wondering if this is true.... Anyone with any experiences? Please help.
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Hey, thanks for the response. I got the tires for free, as my "real" tires are coming in about 10 days. I need to drive my car, so I was just wondering if it would be safe to drive with those. 50 series is too wide to stretch?
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Why are you going to stretch the tires? I know they were free tires, but a 225 should be put on say a 8 inch wheel. The stock supra rim isn't going to stick out past the fender to where a stretch would be functional. I say sell those tires, and get something that would work better. like a 255/45 or something, or probably what stock specs on a tire for a supra rim are.
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I just saw that these were just temporary tires. It'll be fine.
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I just saw that these were just temporary tires. It'll be fine.
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Bad idea
Its a really bad idea... if you dont push it too much it will probably just wear the tires uneven and cause handling problems, but its still not a safe thing to do... even if you do take it easy. Plus I would think it would look stupid.
Christopher Shepherd
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Christopher Shepherd
Shepherd Tire, Inc.
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