i got a little stretch...

**gldgti** · 17-06-2009, 12:58 PM

went from 205/45's to 195/45's today - new tyres are Maxxis Victra MA-Z1.

actually, i only have 2 at the moment.

when the tyres came off, discovered that one of my wheels was badly buckled (but still balanced) and another had a crack in the inner bead... so they are at the wheel repair shop right now...

anyhoo, i just thought i'd share a pic or two of what the tyres look like on my 7.5" rims.

**Jarred** · 17-06-2009, 01:08 PM

oh yea, i rate that. not too in your face, just nice

**DubSteve** · 17-06-2009, 01:10 PM

Yep thats a very nice stretch well done!

**dubbed** · 17-06-2009, 01:14 PM

Noice. Were the tyre people happy to fit them? The places I went to thought I was an idiot and tried talking me out of it.

**Lorenz** · 17-06-2009, 01:36 PM

If you tell them its not for a road car they will often do it. A lot of tyre places see it as being unsafe and un-roadworthy so can refuse stretching tyres.

Look great mate, 195/45s on 7.5s often come out well

**gldgti** · 17-06-2009, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by dubbed

Noice. Were the tyre people happy to fit them? The places I went to thought I was an idiot and tried talking me out of it.

hehe - nah they were happy to do it, no probs at all - infact, he didnt mention it at all. i just said i wanted them a bit skinnier so i had better clearance and he was happy

. it was an older bloke too.... haivn said that, they arent your average tyre place. i've bought 3 sets of tyres from them now and they are always happy to help out - they'll ring around and get a range of options for me in the size i want..

..and they lent me another wheel so i could drive my car home this morning. (i only have 1 spare, shux.)

**rayray086** · 17-06-2009, 02:29 PM

Looks good. How much were those tyres?

**gldgti** · 17-06-2009, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by rayray086

Looks good. How much were those tyres?

well....i was quoted $171.60 each... and i was charged $129.00 each.

i don't know why that happened but i wasnt complaining (or asking).

as far as i can tell, $170 each is a good price.

on another note, my wheels were reapaired. both were re-rolled to straighten them up and the crack was cut and welded. i'm happy with the work but i'm considering a new set of wheels now anyway - the speedlines are beautiful but they are definately showing their age and have had a pretty hard life.