i got a little stretch...

[gldgti]

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]

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

[DubSteve]

Yep thats a very nice stretch well done!

[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.

[Lorenz]

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]

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]

Looks good. How much were those tyres?