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Old 02-26-10, 05:13 PM
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A lot of haters haha I like it!
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Old 02-26-10, 05:15 PM
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can someone explain why stretching tires are unsafe/dangerous?
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Old 02-26-10, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
A lot of haters haha I like it!
lol thanks man. i know a lotta people like it, but it would be too hard for them to jump off the bandwagon and say how much they like it.

i know its different and maybe a little risky. for now the ride is amazing on this fresh rubber and just in time because its snowing now. i think im going to get some spacers in the rear to get more flush.

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how do the Continental ExtremeContact DWS handel? im thinking of gettin thos for my stock rims
they ride so good, a very smooth ride. i highly recommend it.
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Old 02-26-10, 05:20 PM
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^because stiff sidewall is bad haha.. jk
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Old 02-26-10, 05:50 PM
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so much for rim protectors on the tires...
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Old 02-26-10, 05:52 PM
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+1 on the spacers
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Old 02-26-10, 06:10 PM
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IMO if you're going to stretch like that you need to go all out.
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Old 02-26-10, 06:55 PM
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First off I'm glad you decided to keep the rims cause I personally love them. (even if its a knock off)
Second, I don't think it looks god awful, but I don't see the point in running a almost awkward looking and potentially unsafe stretch when its not absolutely necessary.

So either slam that ***** and have a real reason to be super stretched, or buy a 245/35 or 255/35 set of tires.

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Old 02-26-10, 08:16 PM
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Yup.....
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Old 02-26-10, 09:15 PM
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Anymore pics? I love the offsets but I would rather run 235 than 225 in the rear, can 245 fit without rubbing? Love those wheels even tho they're knockoffs, PM me or post up more pics if u can cuz I'm thinking about going with the same exact wheels/offsets..! TIA...
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Old 02-26-10, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by giantdefy
Ive worked for the Highway safety department for 5 years and Ive seen more dead bodies than anyone can imagine. Ive seen decapitated heads, faces through the windshield, people ejected out of cars, mangled bodies etc etc. Ive seen tires like these roll off the wheel because they were the wrong size. The coolness factor you think your getting from the overly stretched tires is a accident waiting to happen. Just plain stupid and ignorant and the bad thing is, that when you get into an accident, theres always the possibility that you end up taking someone else out as well. Just not cool bro.
Originally Posted by mdgrwl
yeah bro, why this nut-job stretch when you don't even need it? looks like
There is nothing wrong with stretching. I do it and so do a lot of people. People say its risky and dangerous but IMO so is driving a slammed car. There are plenty of getting into an accident not just stretched tires. I just don't like the look of it on your car (no offense) I just think if your gonna stretch a tire you need to be hella slammed or if you run aggressive offsets and I dont think you are. I actually prefer not to run a stretch tire but I need to since I drive really low and my offsets require it.
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Old 02-26-10, 09:46 PM
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I have the exact wheel setup but with 225/35/19 in the front and 245/35/19 in the rear. Pics for your viewing pleasure incase you might wanna jump up a few sizes...




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Old 02-27-10, 02:11 AM
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member guillermo is running a 215 on a 10" rim its absurd
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Old 02-27-10, 02:42 AM
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I personally don't like it. Too stretched and makes the car look ugly. Especially the rear, looks like the rim is about to fall out. But that's just me. I like my tires FAT in the rear. 275/35/18 FTW!

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Old 02-27-10, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mdgrwl
am i the only one that thinks this looks just horrible? i mean the whole 'to each their own', but IMO this looks ugly as sin.

if you happy w/ it, then roll w/ it, but would NEVER do this to my ride
nope, you're definitely not the only one. I don't know what people are thinking sometimes..I do like the reps though.

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