# stretched tires...

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stretched-tires/45810>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [March 28, 2008, 4:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stretched-tires/45810 "2008-03-28T16:43:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![Cavi\_Mike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cavi_mike/32/5217_2.png) [@Cavi\_Mike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Cavi_Mike)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2008, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/stretched-tires/45810/17 "2008-03-28T18:09:01Z")

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> [@Johnnyv412](#):
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> From what it sounds like stretching helps handling because it stiffens the sidewall but sacrifices rims if not careful

It does decrease sidewall flex and in extreme cases it eliminates it but it’s not good for handling, it’s good for drifting.

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