Tyre Stretching

**LowVeeDub** · 15-03-2008, 08:00 AM

I know some people think it is not safe and dangerous. Blah Blah....But do you think i should stretch a 165 40 R16 on to a 16x7. Let me know your thoughts for and against please as i've never stretched tyres before...

Thanks.... LVD

**WABIT** · 15-03-2008, 08:51 AM

yes you can but good luck finding a set in aus... otherwise i would have done it

aust dont equip a 165 foir a 16inch rim in aus... i know its ghey....

for good measure red golf: 156/40 16 on a 7inch rim

wabit

**LowVeeDub** · 15-03-2008, 09:10 AM

Hey Dom, I should of asked you first. Ha Ha. Nankang make a tyre that size but who knows who stocks them. My mate owns Ozzy tyres at Gosford here so i'm hoping he can get some... I'll let you know..

Matt....LVD

**WABIT** · 15-03-2008, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by LowVeeDub

Hey Dom, I should of asked you first. Ha Ha. Nankang make a tyre that size but who knows who stocks them. My mate owns Ozzy tyres at Gosford here so i'm hoping he can get some... I'll let you know..

Matt....LVD

yes please!!!!!!!!

wabit

**rayray086** · 15-03-2008, 05:21 PM

They can definitely order tyres in. My local Beaurepaires shop (whom were willing to stretch tyres for me) was ready to order in more 195/45R16 as there were only 3 more left in Australia (two of which were in Sydney)!

As with issue of safety, I think something like a 195 on an 8" is reasonable but 165 or 155 on a 7" becomes a bit unsafe due to the load and speed ratings of the tyre. If they go on a light car like a Mk1, it *should* be OK, but it would be silly on a Mk3.

**evorobin** · 15-03-2008, 05:28 PM

Depends on the tyre. Toyo T1R etc look hot because of the sidewall but lesser tyres look crap...

**WABIT** · 16-03-2008, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by rayray086

They can definitely order tyres in. My local Beaurepaires shop (whom were willing to stretch tyres for me) was ready to order in more 195/45R16 as there were only 3 more left in Australia (two of which were in Sydney)!
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sorry ray ray i already inquired in this, any tyre company in aus can order ONLY aussie standards tyres.... aussie rules dont accompany 165/40 R16's unfortunatly

wabit