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Feb 11, 2008 | 12:41 PM

#61

lambosv

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Originally Posted by Project22a,Feb 11 2008, 01:23 PM

I think that 10 or *maybe* 20mm of undersizing to stop rubbing is ok. But when it gets to the point where you're running a tire that's 50mm's too narrow, it must've crossed your mind at some point that perhaps maybe the rims don't fit on your car.

I completely agree. As long as you stay within the safe boundaries (all tires come with a recommended minimum and maximum width), are close to it, I don't really think there is a safety issue. Then, it just comes down to personal choice in looks. And, if that is the case, we could start a million threads over items we don't like about other's peoples choices.....

Feb 11, 2008 | 12:44 PM

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silentdancer

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my VS-XX were 215 on 8.5, 245 on 9.5

Feb 11, 2008 | 12:49 PM

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Project22a

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Originally Posted by silentdancer,Feb 11 2008, 01:44 PM

*snip*

You see, these are well within my "tire stretching" threshold. IMO, this doesn't look even remotely bad.

Feb 11, 2008 | 12:54 PM

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lambosv

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Originally Posted by silentdancer,Feb 11 2008, 01:44 PM

my VS-XX were 215 on 8.5, 245 on 9.5

exactly what my set-up will be.

what tires where you running? brand and model of tire has just as much to do with the amount of stretch as the width of the tire and rim. my st115's stretched a hell of a lot more than the same size fk452's.