jenkinsinc

Ive been doing some reading on running a stretch on a DD, those of you that run stretches what is the azz pain associated with doing so? Do you have to Granny drive in most situations? What are Handling issues or how has it changed the driving characteristics of your car? What are your thoughts on "Function over form" and the standard caution given to people that run stretches?

Check this thread out... Im starting to think that the guys running meats are on to something and if done right aesthetics aren’t half bad....


https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/beefy-tire-setups-show-us-what-youve-got-870412/

justnspace

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i bought my Volk Te37's with a slight stretch.
the only problem i have with it is that there is no rim protection at all.
as soon as these wear out, i want a beefy tire.

there isnt really any handling issues with my slight stretch, as the tire has full contact with the road.


will raise the front up a few millimeters and will put on a beefier tire.

jenkinsinc

I can't even tell its stretched.... Nice whip though.... I'm thinking of running a 255/35/20 on 20x10 et27 on all 4 corners. Salesman thinks I'll need major fender work.... Don't care about the work I just want to drive it like I stole it every now and again without worry.

lift3d_

I'm running stretched tires on my DD:

20x9
225/30/20

20x10
255/35/20

So far, I've been really impressed with how well it handles. I found a lot of people online saying it would ruin the ride, but it wasn't nearly as big of a difference as I expected. I haven't noticed any real loss in handling, any increase in noise, or any vibration at higher speeds. I've gone on multiple two hour trips going 100-135 km/h with no issues.

As justnspace pointed out, the biggest side effect imo is the exposed lip on the rim..I already hit a pothole and bent the lip on one of my wheels last week, had to have it replaced. You will quickly develop a fear of potholes and wide dips in the road, but I try to see the positive side of this being that it will keep my speeds down around town

Just be ready to shit your pants every time you see a pothole! Stay safe out there.

TeamAcura

245/35 on 20x10.5 here.

As mentioned, exposed lips and potholes are the main things to worry about. And keep the PSI on the high side. You mainly have to drive slow if you're car is slammed so as to not bottom out.

potmilkz

cant run over uneven pavement like you normally would, every where you drive to you will need to slow down for dips or bumps or uneven roads to avoid bending your wheel..

unless you live in city where roads are newly paved then you cant really drive it like you stole it on stretched tires.

jenkinsinc

265's on 10 et27 although still a stretch .... Is really tame. I'll still be careful but not like running a 235. Thanks for the input everyone..... This forum saves its members THOUSANDS in fuck up fees...lol

Jackieee_TL

Really going with 265's on a 10 +27? Flare fenders for sure will be needed and you'll still have a great chance of tire catching your fenders while turning. Would look good with that meaty tire though.

scotty2hotty

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20X10: 235/35
20X11: 245/35

No issues. You will be fine.

DrewQ35

So I'm safe with 255/35 on 20x10 Rims?

ucf_bronco

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I am one of the "beefy tire" guys (255 on 8.5"). I love the setup! I didn't buy the 6MT + SH-AWD so I could baby it and have no regrets (or exposed lips).

I'm also on OEM suspension though so clearly I go against the grain when compared to most.

I'm sure you can find a nice middle ground and get a more aggressive look than I have without going balls deep.

potmilkz

from a width to tire aspect, yes..

Jackieee_TL

All depends on offset... Scotty

Just because you're running a 20x11 without mentioning the offset compared to the OP's 20x10 +27 doesn't mean "You will be fine."

DrewQ35

Sorry 20x10 +40

Brock79

I have never been a fan of stretched tires. They weren't meant to be ran like that, I know people get away with it, but I'm sure there are plenty that regret doing it.

justnspace

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i want to switch out to a beefy tire, NAO!
but i cant.

TeamAcura

Hardly a stretch but you will have rubbing issues all over. Also depends how aggressive the drop is too. Mild drop would be ideal. Either way, it's going to require some work. Just be ready. Gotta pay to play sir.

si1point6

scotty2hotty

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Why do u guys think u have to baby a car with stretched tires? It drives the same. Maybe a lowered car, and not many here are running low offsets with wide wheels anyway.

OP, like I said, you will be fine. +40 is plenty safe.

potmilkz

scotty is right, it drives the same, but hitting a pothole with a 40 series tire that is not stretched vs a stretched 35 series is totally different.. thus you have to baby it during everyday driving.

TeamAcura

Problem is, it's not +40. It's +27 and he don't want to stretch the tires. He will have issues with that setup on a 4G. Slam it and it's over. He won't be able to turn lol.

justnspace

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I raised my car last night.
i drove it for maybe 10 mins today.

will post pics soon

scotty2hotty

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LOL! OP you will have ZERO issues turning or driving with 20x10 +27 and stretched tires.

I wouldn't go with 265 (those will rub) though, 245 would be perfect on 10's.

scotty2hotty

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The 4G TL can handle alot of rim, unlike the 3G.

TeamAcura

It can handle a lot of rim but not tire. He's gonna have some serious poke with a 265 tire. It gonna poke out over half an inch from the fender already with his wheel specs. Oversize wheels requires stretched tires for the 4G.

PeterPort

what is the profile 255 x what?

potmilkz

im on 255/35/20 up in the front 9.5 +12 and i cant turn the last 10 degrees on my steering wheel.. so im cutting it pretty close.. lol so a 20x10 +27 on a 255 245 will probably not have issues you get hell of a shitty ride on a stretched tire.

ucf_bronco

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255/35/20

Roen

I have too much curb rash from trying to parallel park in NYC with stretched / flushed rims and tires......

lift3d_

I have not even thought about parallel parking since I put stretched tires on. I will happily drive an extra block and park in the back of a lot somewhere.

potmilkz

well its apparent that you suck at parallel parking.. it has nothing to do with the lip of the wheel.. you just suck...

carbonTSEX

Haha those are fighting words! Lol

Pots always has me crackin up!

potmilkz

no im serious.. you can have 2 inches of lip stick past your quarter panel.. it dont matter, use some common sense and dont go so close to the curb.. i mean by law you can have your car parked 18 inches away from the curb..

oemplusmore

I'm running 275/30R20 on a 10" wheel. I was scared about stretch on my DD. The lip will still get scratched if I hit a curb while parking but the extra meat gives me a little morr confidence while driving. I'm lowered on H&R and drive and awd. I'm flush in the front and just slightly sunk in the rear with a +40 offset. I don't rub at all and I go over multiple aggressive speed bumps everyday where i live.

The stock wheel/tire diameter is 26.7" and my set up equals a diameter of 26.8" with a brand new tire. The sidewall figure is a ratio to the width of a tire. So by going with a wider tire i was able to go with a lower sidewall measurement and still achieve the same diameter wheel with no stretch and good wheel protection.

Use a tire calculator and plug in some numbers and you'll see what I mean. I was able to buy my tire/wheel combo confidently by researching the many threads in the forum. Everyone has done trial and error and it helped me when I attempted my own educated choice at a tire selection. Don't be scared to run a lower sidewall with a wider tire it works.

carbonTSEX

I run stretch and have no issues at all. Sure the lips stick out but I don't park my rims on the curb. It's also due to fitment.