figuring stretch

[spazz]

So i know for the wheel setup i want to run im going to have to run a stretched tire setup.

How do you figure how much stretch to run on what tire size and wheel with?

The wheel size is 17x9 +25, and the wheel will be poking or very close. And would need stretch to run as low as i want to go and wide as rim as it is.

I was thinking 215/40/17 but not sure. Any help on some guidance.

[omg its drunk scott.]

theres no certain answer. it has to do with how low your car is, and if your fenders are rolled/pulled. 215/40 should be fine. you could do 205's, but it might look a little goofy.

[InSepsis]

Here is how 215/40/17 fits on a 9 inch wheel.

http://www.tyrestretch.com/albums/9_215_40_R17/9_215_40_R17_Falken_452-2.jpg

http://www.tyrestretch.com/albums/9_215_40_R17/9_215_40_R17_Falken_452.jpg

http://www.tyrestretch.com/albums/9_215_40_R17/9_215_40_R17_Yokohama_Parada.jpg



And here is a 205/40/17 on a 9 inch wheel..

http://www.tyrestretch.com/albums/9_205_40_R17/9_205_40_R17_Toyo_T1R_2.jpg


Put the rims on the car and lower the car on some 2x4s and see the angle your rime sits at then decide if the tire needs to be angled like 215 or 205 or if you need stretch at all to tuck it...

[spazz]

sweet thanks, when they come in ill get some pics with them on and post to figure out how much stretch if any ill need.

[omg its drunk scott.]

what wheels?

[Jserman]

I have also heard it also depends on brand name of tire you use...

[omg its drunk scott.]

true, different brands/models stretch differently

[spazz]

i prefer Falken tires

But wheels are rota p45r's not sure what color yet thinking sport bronze with blue lugs

[DICKARM]

and what car are these wheels going on?

[nikuman]

215/40 is the only tire anyone ever needs to run. unless you want traction or something.

[spazz]

my 04 civic si ill take some pics today show were its at currently

[omg its drunk scott.]

wat kind of coilovers you gots?

[spazz]

right now none just lowering springs, looking at ksport coils or megan racing mainly for the straight arm.

[omg its drunk scott.]

right now none just lowering springs, looking at ksport coils or megan racing mainly for the straight arm.

oh, yeah youre going to want/need coilovers if you plan on being very flush. you will rub like mad with soft springs.

[Jserman]

oh, yeah youre going to want/need coilovers if you plan on being very flush. you will rub like mad with soft springs.

I had tanabe's on my G and never rubbed... and I was hella flush....

[omg its drunk scott.]

he said he will be poking, or very close though. i can bet money it will rub with poke and just springs.

[spazz]

on ep-hatch.com they said might get away with camber adjusters but id rather not get the wheels and see that ill need to raise it to make it fit.

[Jserman]

on ep-hatch.com they said might get away with camber adjusters but id rather not get the wheels and see that ill need to raise it to make it fit.

just have a fender roller on stand by......

[DubstepDave]

scott, you have no money to bet with...

[spazz]

just have a fender roller on stand by......

Ya problem is army people here dont know shit about imports or at least modding them. See alot of donks, dubbed suv's and thats it. So a roller is kinda out of the question. But what about a baseball bat? Is that a semi safe way or better to rent a roller if i can find one.

[omg its drunk scott.]

bat works great and its waaay faster than a roller, but theres a very good chance you'll crack the paint on your fenders.

[Jserman]

bat works great and its waaay faster than a roller, but theres a very good chance you'll crack the paint on your fenders.

yea use a bat..... lets get real it's not the right way and if he is pokin a little he can't pull the fenders with a bat....

I am sure someone on that island has one... I have seen enough pics of VIP cars and what not that i am sure there is someone around there that has one

[DICKARM]

are you on oahu? if you need some fenders rolled call 808 848 8794, munky wurks

[omg its drunk scott.]

yeah i have no idea what im talking about here with fitment.

[spazz]

are you on oahu? if you need some fenders rolled call 808 848 8794, munky wurks

Ya im on oahu, being im military and white im pretty screwed for the hook ups lol.

[DICKARM]

You should be okay man, just walk in there bare foot and throw the shocka

[DICKARM]

yea use a bat..... lets get real it's not the right way and if he is pokin a little he can't pull the fenders with a bat....

I am sure someone on that island has one... I have seen enough pics of VIP cars and what not that i am sure there is someone around there that has one

Dude, you can SO pull the fenders with a bat, use the bat as a lever and pry when it's rolled. Rollers are a bitch but they do a nice job.

[Jserman]

Dude, you can SO pull the fenders with a bat, use the bat as a lever and pry when it's rolled. Rollers are a bitch but they do a nice job.

i can just see the end result of this........ :facepalm:

rollers aren't a bitch... just take your time and it's way easy....

[DICKARM]

I've used a roller enough times to know that they're a bitch. Constant mounting the wheel, taking it off, mounting roller, etc. Again, they do a nice job BUT still a bitch.

Baseball bat pulls work fine, we did it to scotts car and it turned out fine

[Jserman]

we did it to scotts car and it turned out fine

you said it right there......

[DICKARM]

It made the paint crack but a roller will do that too, reguardless of whether or not you use a heat gun. If the paints shitty and old, it's GOING to crack and flake off

[nikuman]

Because obviously this doesn't work.

YouTube - diy fender rolling (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDTK9IjKIYU)

[omg its drunk scott.]

you said it right there......

my fenders are fine. the paint cracked because i was getting impatient and it was late. just dont pull a mirko and your fenders will be ok.