tire strreeeeeeetch question
 

has anyone tired squeezing the stock base model tire size onto a 9" wide front wheel and a 10.5" rear??? im just curious as to how they look. i don't mind a little stretch, but dont want it to look rediculous at the same time. pics would be ideal if ya got em. lol

stock front:225/50/18
stock rear: 245/45/18

Been there done that. It looks ridiculous. Especially if you're not slammed. And fender gap makes it look even more retarded.

I don't have much fender gap. Plus, my wheels are semi aggressive offset with a slight poke.

A quick search will tell you that stretched tires are not very popular on this site. Most people on here are more concerned with handling/performance (that's why they bought a Z). Stretching the tires defeats a lot of that.

So gentle:shakes head: lol

Impala would look good with stretched tires!

No offense but this community and forum is performance oriented. This is why we got a 370z and not a ricerocket.

Google search "225 on 9in rim", then click on tab "image".

what are your wheel offsets?

Sorry typo, stupid auto correct. I wanted to say Any fender gaps when you have stretched tires, even a quarter inch, looks extremely dumb. The proper stance, if you can call it proper, is zero fender gaps, broken cambers and minimal tires between your fenders and wheels. Just my opinion anyway. If you're going for the look, go all the way. Get wider wheels, at least some type of coil overs, remove the bottom locking rings and Slam that bish. Otherwise don't bother, just get some beefy tires and call it a day :tiphat:

225/50 & 245/45/18 (tire brand unknown) on 9 & 10.5" wheels
pending on tire mfg. -1.0"section & -2.0"tread mounted (-0.5"sec. -1.0"tread per side)
for front.
rear's are -2.0"section & -2.5"tread mounted (-1.0"sec. -1.25"tread per side)
Rim lips will stick out further than tire sidewall.
better fit (still a tad stretched/but better) 245/45 Front & 275/40 rear......*remember* the overall wheel lip is 1" wider than the bead (or advertised wheel width)
9=10" & 10.5=11.5",,,,this is very close on all wheels.

"Better," of course. The OP is interested in that non-functional "stanced" look with tires stretched beyond usefulness and probably ridiculous camber that gives a 2" contact patch per tire.

if i had wheels that size/pending offsets,,,i'd be looking more towards a 255/45F & 295/40R......A few company's make them (Nitto is one)

Why do you buy a z to do that. Man this whole stretch thing is like a plague, please stop ruining perfectly good handling sports cars.

I don't like it either; factory 225/50's & 245/45's came on 8 & 9" wheels,,,They even looked stretched....I got 245/45 & 275/40/18's on my base wheels; I'd rather have a slight bulge.http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...227a4f692a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...81acf05f00.jpg


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for all of those that are bashing my question, you're all entitled to your own opinions and that fair and respectable. I for one, am not a huge fan of over stretching tires. I love the way my Z handles. The only reason that I ask is because the specs on the tires that I have right now take a maximum of a 10" wheel on the rear and up to an 8.5" wheel on the front, so would that 1/4" of stretch on each side ultimately make that much of a substantial difference. And HELL NO!!!! I'm not going to camber and "stance" out my Z like the honda kids do. That's not my style. But this is the reason I asked if anyone had pics of this done.

For those that seemed like they had questions regarding my wheel offsets:
fronts are 18x9 +22
rears are 18x10.5 +18

And if I do decide to go this route, it'll only be temporary. So no need to get butt hurt over this. I don't plan on "ruining" my car. Again, this was just a general inquiry.

I'm glad you aren't planning to stance your Z. But you did ask about stretched tires. The response you got was completely warranted and should have been expected.

Yes. Those tires will affect the handling of your Z and do not properly fit your wheels. Get some new, proper fitting tires :driving:

You ask for opinions on the Intertubes and then get butt-hurt because you don't like the answers? :roflpuke2:

LOL!!! I'm not butt hurt over the responses at all. But, some people take a simple question and make a big scene out of it for no reason. Zbrah had the most helpful answer thus far. That's all that I was looking for. I mean, isn't that what the forums are intended for??? Q&A from people who've tried things and either failed or succeeded? lol

Again, another helpful answer. Very much appreciated and thank you.

I guess I missed the "big scene." Care to point it out?

Others have tried to help - they are telling you that, in their opinion, it's a bad idea. Just because you don't like the answers, doesn't mean they are wrong. Granted, some of the answers haven't had much explanation but this subject has already been discussed many times on this site.

You're probably right, but sometimes trying to search for a specific answer is impossible. lol. On my last wheel setup, i had the same size rear wheel and was running a 265 and it had a slight stretch. But it was tolerable which is what led me to my op being that it's only a 1/2" on each side of the bead. feel me homie?? lol

No bashing from me,just stating what I like & even posted my pics,,,I inquired on your offsets,look pretty good.
Wish I had wider wheels,,,,in due time 😀

If the site's search isn't finding what you want, try any of the big web search engines and add "site:the370z.com" to your search string.

Not really. But maybe that's just me.
And I'm not your "homie." ;)

i know bud. I got nothing but love for all of our fellow Z owners. It's just frustrating sometimes when people speculate your intentions. If mine were to throw a 215 on a 10.5" wheel and go with 17 deg of neg camber, than I'd invite you all over to lovingly throw me a blanket party!!! hahaha:rofl2:

and everyone that has seen what I do with my cars will vouch that I don't destroy them. I keep them clean, very functional, and subtle.

Few, if any, of us have seen what you do to your cars. All we have to go on is what you post. Your stated intention was "dont want it to look rediculous" (sic). For the most part, the answer has been it's-gonna-look-ridiculous. You will most likely receive similar responses to anything that negatively impacts handling/performance.

You are entitled to do what you want to do with your car. However, let's not stretch the truth. 225 on 9 and 245 on 10.5 are not considered "very function".

thanks cv. That was the exact answer I was looking for,

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cliff notes for the lazy. 5***** thread.

maybe we can start him a go fund me for some proper rear tires so we can all sleep better at night knowing we saved at least one z from being infected with the stretch disease.

Op at least you came out. There are many closet stretchers on this forum. So its ok. We still love you man.

lol. I'm not a closet stretcher. And for the gentleman that suggested that you all start a gofundme page, money isn't the object. I can afford the tires so clearly that's not the issue. Going into more detail on why I asked this is the fact that A.) I just put brand new tires on the car a few months ago (hence the question) and B.) I live in NY. (we get that white stuff called snow) and yes I have a winter beater. I just love to drive my car. I didn't pay for it for it to be a trophy piece sitting in my garage. Cars are meant to be driven

You got wider wheels, so new tires are completely appropriate. Plus, the tires you have currently are the stock sizes for base wheels and should be easy to unload here on the forum if you want to recoup some of the cost of the new tires.

hellaflush illest fatlace stance brah

lmfao!!!!!!!