# Who's a beast at mounting stretched tires? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [October 9, 2011, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797 "2011-10-09T14:26:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Ollie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Ollie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ollie)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/41 "2011-10-10T18:25:24Z")
> [@FS: 1984 toyota corrolla sr5 hatch (ae86 rwd)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-1984-toyota-corrolla-sr5-hatch-ae86-rwd/45734/60): > > So dangerous and dumb looking at that stretch I dont feel dangerous or dumb when I look at it > [@OWWWWWWWWWWWW](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/owwwwwwwwwwww/45948/3): > > This is a 215/40 on 10" wide rim for those curious… > > ![ruberbizzands]() > > ![stretychtires]() Nice. What kind of tire? Mine looks a little crazier because I went with a 512 like usual. I wish I went with a tire that runs a little wider and normal at least lol. 452/512s are extra narrow. So are fuzion zris ---
**Author:** ![REDWGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redwgn/32/6695_2.png) [@REDWGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/REDWGN)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/42 "2011-10-10T18:41:37Z")
> [@OWWWWWWWWWWWW](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/owwwwwwwwwwww/45948/6): > > I dont feel dangerous or dumb when I look at it > > Nice. What kind of tire? Mine looks a little crazier because I went with a 512 like usual. I wish I went with a tire that runs a little wider and normal at least lol. 452/512s are extra narrow. So are fuzion zris I’m not sure on the tire, I actually found those pics on another forum lol ---
**Author:** ![Ollie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Ollie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ollie)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/43 "2011-10-11T08:36:34Z")
> [@Question for the people on here that own thier own business](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/question-for-the-people-on-here-that-own-thier-own-business/45949/6): > > I’m not sure on the tire, I actually found those pics on another forum lol lol word [tyrestretch.com](http://tyrestretch.com) is good shit for looking up stretches ---
**Author:** ![Sketchy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sketchy/32/6378_2.png) [@Sketchy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sketchy)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/44 "2011-10-11T08:49:23Z")
In for pics on the M3 ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/45 "2011-10-11T08:57:19Z")
What kind of pressure are you running? 40-45psi? ---
**Author:** ![Ollie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Ollie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ollie)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2011, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/46 "2011-10-11T11:05:22Z")
[quote=“ninety1two40,post:28,topic:45802"”] What kind of pressure are you running? 40-45psi? [/quote] I typically run 40-45psi. Got it sitting at like 60 right now to stretch it out and make sure it seats properly. I’m gonna let them sit like that and in the sun for a couple days before I mount them to play it safe then photoshooot yayyyyyy ---
**Author:** ![Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hang_your_cross/32/6381_2.png) [@Hang\_Your\_Cross](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hang_Your_Cross)\ **Post date:** [October 13, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/47 "2011-10-13T18:20:14Z")
mounting a narrow tire on a wide rim is easy as hell, and i doubt even a novice will scratch the rim. mounting a wide ass tire on a narrower rim is the hard part. /PJB ---
**Author:** ![Ollie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Ollie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ollie)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/48 "2011-10-14T06:55:49Z")
> [@Pedo Bear approves of this article](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pedo-bear-approves-of-this-article/46008/10): > > mounting a narrow tire on a wide rim is easy as hell, and i doubt even a novice will scratch the rim. mounting a wide ass tire on a narrower rim is the hard part. /PJB come mount one of these than. you wont. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/49 "2011-10-14T08:22:52Z")
:lol If you have a good tire machine, the hard part is just seating the bead. ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/50 "2011-10-14T09:18:43Z")
Just curious, whats the purpose of stretching a tire? Is it just a looks thing? Because to me that shit looks terrible (just my opinion, please nobody get butthurt) and I can’t imagine its that safe to drive on? ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 9:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/51 "2011-10-14T09:20:34Z")
Fuck off my butt man, it hurts. Stiffer sidewall, cheaper, easier to fit large wheels. ---
**Author:** ![Ollie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a87d85/32.png) [@Ollie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ollie)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 9:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/52 "2011-10-14T09:35:40Z")
> [@\*\*\*\*Official: Southgate Meet Thread\*\*\*\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-southgate-meet-thread/29171/1630): > > :lol If you have a good tire machine, the hard part is just seating the bead. Yeah we’re still having a lot of trouble mounting these at premier… first one went on first try. the second one we tried about 7 times no luck. goin back with some starter fluid and gonna warm these tires up before hand > [@usmc2801"](#): > > Just curious, whats the purpose of stretching a tire? Is it just a looks thing? Because to me that shit looks terrible (just my opinion, please nobody get butthurt) and I can’t imagine its that safe to drive on? bro it looks dope bro ---
**Author:** ![usmc2801](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/usmc2801/32/6387_2.png) [@usmc2801](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/usmc2801)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 9:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/53 "2011-10-14T09:42:31Z")
I guess I need to go an eye doctor then… ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/54 "2011-10-14T09:44:10Z")
three 1 second shots of starter fluid, than spray a trail from inside the tire to the outside to light it. Run the air for a few seconds and light, don’t let off the air until you are at 40psi or so. If it doesn’t set, repeat but run the air longer. ---
**Author:** ![Mark355](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mark355/32/6528_2.png) [@Mark355](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark355)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/55 "2011-10-14T09:44:44Z")
Are those JDM mirrors on the Blazer? Fowarding the pic to Canibeat. ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/56 "2011-10-14T09:59:15Z")
:rofl ---
**Author:** ![car\_ramrod](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/car_ramrod/32/6441_2.png) [@car\_ramrod](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/car_ramrod)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/57 "2011-10-14T10:06:39Z")
> [@FS: 2002 Impreza WRX Wagon (Sold)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-2002-impreza-wrx-wagon-sold/46000/10): > > three 1 second shots of starter fluid, than spray a trail from inside the tire to the outside to light it. Run the air for a few seconds and light, don’t let off the air until you are at 40psi or so. If it doesn’t set, repeat but run the air longer. THIS ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/58 "2011-10-14T10:14:31Z")
what is this thing a fucking lowrider? ---
**Author:** ![rexford\_flats\_racing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rexford_flats_racing/32/6295_2.png) [@rexford\_flats\_racing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rexford_flats_racing)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/59 "2011-10-14T10:28:24Z")
This stretched tire thing is kind of like dudes in skinny jeans. ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2011, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797/60 "2011-10-14T10:45:27Z")
:hug Home you are riding on all of 1/2" of rubber… 2, 1/4" wide strips! :rofl ![http://shift518.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4249&stc=1&d=1318614256](http://shift518.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4249&stc=1&d=1318614256) I guess I will never understand it! lol [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/whos-a-beast-at-mounting-stretched-tires/260797.md?page=4)