[BlackieVR6]

On my OZ`s, I have 215 40`s right now, (17x7.5) and cant afford some big bligness so I figured Id see if I could get a pair of tires stretched on them for the look

. So what is the narrowest tire I can get in a low profile 17?
Thanks
Kyle

 

[BlackieVR6]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (BlackieVR6)

Anyone?

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (BlackieVR6)

205/40-17 is about your only option.. they won't be that stretched, if you want stretched you'll want an 8 or 8.5" rim with the 205s.. those 215s you got are for 9-9.5

 

[BlackieVR6]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (LostBoyScout)

Baaah damn you LBS. had to crush my dream

. I wish I had the money for some big deeps and pulled fenders. Also does anyone know how the ride is? Is it alot rougher with some stretched rubbers?

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (BlackieVR6)

Nah the ride is pretty much the same. Less rim protection, and a little loss in performance, but nothing you'll notice on the street really - it's a trade off, and whether its worth it or not is your call

But say a 215 on a 9 or 205 on an 8 is definitely not stretched enough to hurt performance

 

[BlackieVR6]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (LostBoyScout)

Im just noticing and I have heard it somewhere... but are your fenders pulled?

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (BlackieVR6)

Yes they are. Not a lot, only about 1/2 - 3/4", with the fender crease taken out

I'll make use of them soon.

 

[BlackieVR6]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (LostBoyScout)

Nice, how much did that run ya buy the way? Will you be running the babyman trojans when ya really need the magnums here soon?

 

[Rassig]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (BlackieVR6)

quote:[HR][/HR]Id see if I could get a pair of tires stretched on them for the look[HR][/HR]​

WHY?

IMHO, <dons flamesuit> this look is just Euro-trash... or is it Euro-rice. Oh yeah, I forgot it looks cool to have the rims stickin' out while the side wall is pulled back as tight a Joan Rivers facelift.


[Modified by niels_dale, 10:31 PM 2-8-2002]

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (niels_dale)

Euro rice eh? Man o man. Ignorance is bliss.

 

[vertigo-]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (LostBoyScout)

should i pimp slap him LBS or do you want the honors? but then again, props to you man for speaking your mind however wrong it is

seriously though you got ballz saying that on a board dominated by euro lovers.

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (vertigo-)

LOL I don't care whether someone likes it or not, but don't hate on it, just because you don't understand it...

 

[Rassig]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (LostBoyScout)

quote:[HR][/HR]LOL I don't care whether someone likes it or not, but don't hate on it, just because you don't understand it... [HR][/HR]​

Believe it or not, I didn't mean to pick a fight... it's just that I don't get it. At any rate, your rides are most likely in better shape than my urban warrior with 151,000 miles !

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (niels_dale)

It's a looks thing. Some like it, some don't. There's not a lot more to say about it...

 

[BlackieVR6]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (LostBoyScout)

I love the vortex... Lets all hug

. But do you mind if I ask how much is was to pull and smooth those LBS? Im off to the body shop today and thought I would begin

 

[hsd16vdub]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (GTI VRsick)

hey blackie im here to taunt u

guess what i might order this week? schmidt modern lines 16x9 ohh ya baby ha ha j/k i think im gonna hold off a month or 2 on them cus i know ill get anxious and put them on when the weather is not optimal
and neils have u seen blackies car it deserves to be rewarded with "euro trash" wheels


[Modified by hsd16vdub, 9:32 AM 2-9-2002]

 

[NICU]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (hsd16vdub)

heres a picture of 205/40r17 tires on 17x7.5 rims

not really pulled much, about 1/16" of the rim is out past the rubber

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (vento8valve)

Sure Blackie.. here is what my bodyshop charges:
6 hours custom labour per fender @ $55 cdn per hour
2 hours paint labour per fender @ $80 cdn per hour
So it ends up being about $2K CDN or $1300 USD

 

[BlackieVR6]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (vento8valve)

Yea my car deffinently needs some fat Euro rims

 

[hsd16vdub]

Re: How small a rim can I stretch some rubber? (BlackieVR6)

blackie i can picture chrome cr-7's on your car http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif