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what's good tire to stretch?

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Old 01-17-10, 09:24 PM
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Default what's good tire to stretch?

I'm wondering what is good tire to be stretched on 10.5 width wheel? right now, i have Pirelli P-Zero Nero in 275/30/20, but i'm thinking to go a little more stretched look on them, and i'm still interested in P-Zero Nero(255/30/20), are they good enough to be stretched on 10.5? or should i go for Toyos, Dunlop, Falken...or others? I believe Toyos have a rounded sidewall and Nittos which are more squared off. It could be due to sidewall rating as well, I just need some tires have strong sidewall that can take enough impact if I hit some bump, pot holes.......
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Old 01-17-10, 09:33 PM
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i don't think pirelli is good for stretching

i have toyo t1r stretched a bit, they are pretty good for stretching

dunlop is another good candidate as well

you are right, toyo and dunlop both more rounded, nitto is pretty sq
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Not Falken FK452s. I've had good luck with cheap tires like Nexen and Nankang.
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nankang ftw.
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I'm with rominl, pirelli, is the worst tire to stretch, from what I heard. The rubber is thick and stiff from other peeps stretching. Not sure if anyone can confirm. HAHA that sounded kinda weird....errr
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Originally Posted by ItsChris
I'm with rominl, pirelli, is the worst tire to stretch, from what I heard. The rubber is thick and stiff from other peeps stretching. Not sure if anyone can confirm. HAHA that sounded kinda weird....errr
O boy there are just so many comebacks for this one haha.
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