Any pics of a 225 series tire on a 9.5'' rim??
05-12-07, 10:41 PM
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Hey guys.......holy **** theres some energy in this thread! Ok, to set the record straight, I only wanted to know if 225 tires would fit because I had the tires from my old wheels and wanted to utilize them. Anyway, I;m past that. Now i have 255/35 Donlop 9000 rigs, and am putting 235/35's on the front, heres the pics. Let me know what you think. -Dustin
also, I'm getting it painted Black soon.
notice the shaved trim all around and the shaved front and rear bumper. How does it look? later guys
also, I'm getting it painted Black soon.
notice the shaved trim all around and the shaved front and rear bumper. How does it look? later guys
05-13-07, 09:16 PM
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Nice wheel fitment, looks good!
There are people who can hit over 500hp with simple streetports, so if you do it with a full bridge does that mean you'd be compensating for lack-of proper tuning or turbo sizing? It's natural in any sport to exploit any advantages you can. Just because someone else can do it the same with a lesser setup is not a reason NOT to run something... I'm not an advocate for drifting or stretching tires, but what you said is a load of bull.
P.S. why do people get their panties in a bunch about other people's choice of style? who gives a ****?
There are people who can hit over 500hp with simple streetports, so if you do it with a full bridge does that mean you'd be compensating for lack-of proper tuning or turbo sizing? It's natural in any sport to exploit any advantages you can. Just because someone else can do it the same with a lesser setup is not a reason NOT to run something... I'm not an advocate for drifting or stretching tires, but what you said is a load of bull.
P.S. why do people get their panties in a bunch about other people's choice of style? who gives a ****?
Point is- If you are stretching your tires to fit wide wheels because normal tires wont clear. thats BS. Make the proper body mods so they do fit. Onto drifting, I can "drift" mine with normal tires...so what gives?
05-13-07, 11:12 PM
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OK, so you guys (that run stretch) say running the stretched tires give you a better "feel" and response, as well as, make controlling your traction easier and this can't be achieved by narrow wheel/tire combo..... buuuuut, what about something like a 21x7 wheel (made up, i don't even know if anyone would make such a wheel) with something like a 205 or 215/25 tire on it (once again, I don't know if anyone would make such a tire!)? Such a narrow sidewall would accomplish the same effect, no?
*edit* Well since the choice seems to be 225s, a 225/25 on a 20x7 or 8 inch rim?
I'll reiterate NONE OF THESE ARE KNOWN ACTUAL WHEEL/TIRE SIZES as I'm not into that kinda stuff but just curious why I haven't seen such.
OK, so you guys (that run stretch) say running the stretched tires give you a better "feel" and response, as well as, make controlling your traction easier and this can't be achieved by narrow wheel/tire combo..... buuuuut, what about something like a 21x7 wheel (made up, i don't even know if anyone would make such a wheel) with something like a 205 or 215/25 tire on it (once again, I don't know if anyone would make such a tire!)? Such a narrow sidewall would accomplish the same effect, no?
*edit* Well since the choice seems to be 225s, a 225/25 on a 20x7 or 8 inch rim?
I'll reiterate NONE OF THESE ARE KNOWN ACTUAL WHEEL/TIRE SIZES as I'm not into that kinda stuff but just curious why I haven't seen such.
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05-14-07, 12:47 AM
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I don't know but I kinda like both the azenis and the toyos rynberg posted on the first page. In my opinion both of the above look ok, although I would prefer having the little protection edge stick out a little, so that if you accidently touch a curb or something, the rim wouldn't get damaged.
Why are people arguing about what's best and what's not? I think that whoever started this discussion should decide what will work best for his application after reading through people's opinions regarding this issue I don't think insulting eachother helps anyone. In some instances this thread looks like it's from highschool or something. Jonny: I've got 'cool' shoes. Bob: No my shooes are 'cooler' than yours. etc. There are a few people here who presented their opinion and offered substantial support for their opinion. Opinions will vary, no use trying to argue who's opinion is better. Than again this is just my view on this
P.S. I got 225 series tires on stock 3rd gen rims which are 8" wide and the tires do not look stretched at all, they look normal. It also looks normal on a 7.5" rim. I would think that if you put 225 series tire on a 9.5" rim it would look something like the Azenis a few posts above above.
Why are people arguing about what's best and what's not? I think that whoever started this discussion should decide what will work best for his application after reading through people's opinions regarding this issue I don't think insulting eachother helps anyone. In some instances this thread looks like it's from highschool or something. Jonny: I've got 'cool' shoes. Bob: No my shooes are 'cooler' than yours. etc. There are a few people here who presented their opinion and offered substantial support for their opinion. Opinions will vary, no use trying to argue who's opinion is better. Than again this is just my view on this
P.S. I got 225 series tires on stock 3rd gen rims which are 8" wide and the tires do not look stretched at all, they look normal. It also looks normal on a 7.5" rim. I would think that if you put 225 series tire on a 9.5" rim it would look something like the Azenis a few posts above above.
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05-14-07, 01:16 AM
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In some cases that is not possible, you can't re-design the fender or the quarter panels, so if you absolutely have to run a wheel which will require a smaller tire, streaching the tire looks like a feasible solution. The only other solution I see is to get smaller/narrower rims.
05-14-07, 06:42 AM
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You so have tickets to that.
How is it that drifting isnt performance driving? I could say with certainty it takes considerably more control of your car to put it sideways at 80+ mph, link a course and hit clipping points, than to floor the gass on the highway
You just show your ignorance, drifting is about grip, we just use it different. Dont tell me WRC isnt about grip because the cars slide.
I love how in every thread about stretched tires you all chyme in about how stupid it is, and soon after the accusatons about "JDm tyte drifter/ziptie/bandwagon" come along. Noone clogs up threads about 305 drag tires advocating stretching.
We all drive the hell out of our cars, and we all have a blast doing it. Get over yourself
05-14-07, 01:53 PM
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Drifting is competitive driving... it's just totally subjective and inconsistent competitive driving. It's like eliminating the finish line in drag racing and basing the winner of each round on the judge's opinions of which car produced the most smoke during the burnout.
The difference is that there are checkpoints, a finish line, and a clock involved. The winner is obvious, not subject to the possible bias of whoever happens to be judging the event.
No, they just get clogged up with posts from those who know better stating that P305s (or P315s or...) of the same compound and tread pattern as P285s from the same manufacturer don't provide a significant increase in contact patch or grip and simply add extra weight, and counter-posts made by those who think that wider is always better and don't understand that the fact they're not spinning their tires any longer is due to that extra weight, not an increase in the amount of rubber applied to the pavement. 
Some of us just prefer not to look like dumb ricers while doing it, and we'd prefer that other people with the same cars didn't either. 
If it's a purpose-built drift car being talked about, and stretched tires actually are an advantage in drifting (don't know, don't care), that's one thing. However, if it's someone ignorantly duplicating the drift car look with their street car because they think stretching the sidewalls of their tires actually offers more grip, or they're bound and determined to buy wheels and tires that don't fit the car or each other, that's something totally different. Part of the function of this community is to keep people from making those types of mistakes... if they choose to listen to the advice and information they're given.
Personally, I think cars with stretched tires look like the owner just wanted wide wheels regardless of whether they were the proper offset or not, and after blowing everything on wheels that didn't fit, they went with the cheapest, narrowest tires they could find so they'd clear the fenders without requiring a body kit or flares.
Another circus car is born.
You just show your ignorance, drifting is about grip, we just use it different. Dont tell me WRC isnt about grip because the cars slide.
No one clogs up threads about 305 drag tires advocating stretching.
We all drive the hell out of our cars, and we all have a blast doing it.
If it's a purpose-built drift car being talked about, and stretched tires actually are an advantage in drifting (don't know, don't care), that's one thing. However, if it's someone ignorantly duplicating the drift car look with their street car because they think stretching the sidewalls of their tires actually offers more grip, or they're bound and determined to buy wheels and tires that don't fit the car or each other, that's something totally different. Part of the function of this community is to keep people from making those types of mistakes... if they choose to listen to the advice and information they're given.
Personally, I think cars with stretched tires look like the owner just wanted wide wheels regardless of whether they were the proper offset or not, and after blowing everything on wheels that didn't fit, they went with the cheapest, narrowest tires they could find so they'd clear the fenders without requiring a body kit or flares.
Another circus car is born.
