sneakyazn

I'm running on stretched tires, 19x8.5 rims with Kuhmo Ecsta 225/35/zr19's, do I have to worry about any loss in handling or anything during the winter season? Also, how does tire pressure work when you stretch tires? Still the same? Thanks!

pfantom68

As far as I know there won't be a noticable difference in handling, especially since your stretch isn't that bad at all. Pressure should still be the same, if not maybe a slight bit higher.

Sly Guy Yu

in terms of handling, one thing that helps out is the sidewall flex.

But when u do the stretch it stiffens the side wall. u'll still grip well, but once u go past the grip properties, u'll start slipping instead of the sidewall flexing in normal circumstances.

It's not very good for the winter time, again due to the sidewall not flexing, but take the turns slow, dont accelerate hard in the turns, dont brake in the turns (do all ur braking in a straight line b4 and roll in the turn), and u'll be fine.

sneakyazn

Thanks guys for the advice, the reason I was asking is because of the winter time conditions and the rain that is hitting up here in norcal. Your tips are much appreciated. So I take it the preferred advice with stretched tires is to keep it inflated slightly above the max PSI?

pfantom68

No, keep it at the max, which should be about 2-5psi above the normal or recommended pressure.