Tire Stetching, Pros and Cons

**fanboi** · October 1st, 2013 10:45 PM

Meron na ba nakapag try na stetch tire? Share naman kayo pros and cons interested kasi ako itry.

**1D4LV** · October 2nd, 2013 03:03 PM

para saan? for performance? for drifting?
technically, there should be no performance benefit.

performance should come from the tires, brakes and suspension, not the wheels. the wider the tire, the better the grip. obviously, if you widen your tires, you loose response. this is the reason why it is very important to properly match the wheels and tires.

so stretching is done for cosmetics or probably on an economic basis (bili ka ng mas maliit na tire kaya mas mura). you stretch the tire and the sidewall is not parallel na to the wheel face. if you are on negative camber, it will allow you to use lower offset rims and wider wheels.

If you're stretching the tires the contact patch is smaller than it could be. More contact area = more grip in corners. i don't know how this can be applied sa drifting (no idea how it works). pero kung daily drive sya, not only would it compromise your handling, it will compromise your safety as well. mas madaling madamage ang tire pag ganun.

imho.

**vinj** · October 2nd, 2013 03:08 PM

I fail to see any benefits to tyre stretching. Kinda looks dumb too (sorry as i grew up with mud tyres and plus-sizing tyres... the bigger the better... hehe).

**mateomarco** · October 2nd, 2013 03:33 PM

Unless your joining a drift of drag race which stetch their tires to warm up for traction (i guess)...no use in everyday driving experience...Unless you want to burn rubber as often because you are a part of a racing team with tire sponsor...(which every car enthusiast is dreaming for

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**foresterx** · October 2nd, 2013 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by mateomarco

Unless your joining a drift of drag race which stetch their tires to warm up for traction (i guess)...no use in everyday driving experience...Unless you want to burn rubber as often because you are a part of a racing team with tire sponsor...(which every car enthusiast is dreaming for

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since when did real drifters and drag racers use stretched tires?

no pros only cons. don't waste your money and look stupid at the same time.

**mateomarco** · October 2nd, 2013 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by foresterx

since when did real drifters and drag racers use stretched tires?

no pros only cons. don't waste your money and look stupid at the same time.

opps...sorry sir...got confused...i was thinking the burnout tires!

Agree with you sir...it looks weird, for me

..I guess may binabagayan din itong type of car?

**ghosthunter** · October 2nd, 2013 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by fanboi

Meron na ba nakapag try na stetch tire? Share naman kayo pros and cons interested kasi ako itry.

Tire stretching PROS:
- none

Tire stretching CONS:
- less tire grip
- potential wheel damage
- bad handling
- tire will not last as long
- bad ride

**Christian Gañac** · November 10th, 2013 12:06 AM

For looks lang yan, sir. But stretching the tire just minimal will slightly strengthen the sidewall. Yung almost sakto yung sidewall sa lip ng rim pag tinignan mo. But going for extreme hellaflush look is just dumb. May friend kasi ako na naka Nissan Cube na naka flush look then I get to ride with him and the ride is terrible. It's like riding in the back of an empty Elf Truck.