Weds Kranze Borphes Test Fit
Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
What are we driving, a FIAT? The braking power on our cars is more than enough. In a situation such as that, as long as you stay calm and react cautiously, I seriously see no problems.
And a 275 on an 11 is barely a strech at all (same with the 245 on the 10 up front). Streched tires are done in the racing world more often than not. How many times have you heard of their beads blowing? A streched tire not only has its obvious benefits with clearance in the fender walls, but it also provides a greater contact patch which in turn HELPS traction and braking power.
And FYI, generally speaking, a 245 series tire can fit anywhere between an 8-9.5" wheel and a 275 series tire can fit anywhere between 9-11" wheel. I bet you I could go down to my local tire shop and have them remount my tires without hearing a word out of their mouth about it being "unsafe."
Why are you trying to flame me anyways?
And a 275 on an 11 is barely a strech at all (same with the 245 on the 10 up front). Streched tires are done in the racing world more often than not. How many times have you heard of their beads blowing? A streched tire not only has its obvious benefits with clearance in the fender walls, but it also provides a greater contact patch which in turn HELPS traction and braking power.
And FYI, generally speaking, a 245 series tire can fit anywhere between an 8-9.5" wheel and a 275 series tire can fit anywhere between 9-11" wheel. I bet you I could go down to my local tire shop and have them remount my tires without hearing a word out of their mouth about it being "unsafe."
Why are you trying to flame me anyways?
I absolutley dig the stretched tire look. 
In fact im buying tires soon for my volks that are on order. What do you guys suggest for a good stretch (nothing crazy) on a 9.5 front wheel and 10.5 rear wheel ??? Thanks and this wheel tire combo looks dang nice. A little too bling for me tho.
In fact im buying tires soon for my volks that are on order. What do you guys suggest for a good stretch (nothing crazy) on a 9.5 front wheel and 10.5 rear wheel ??? Thanks and this wheel tire combo looks dang nice. A little too bling for me tho.
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Originally Posted by jinsei888
For those not in the know about stretching tires, urban's statements lay true. If anything, that stretch is really conservative considering when he could have chosen. Secondly, stretched tires at that size, possibly losing the bead adhesion will sink in the center of the wheel and obviously, calm driving and response will help you move off the road just the same as any other flat tire situation.
People make a big deal about tire streching and especially my strech. In realilty like you have said and I have said, its barely a stretch at all. It looks more agressive because of the thin profile of the rubber.
I am 99.99% sure that I will not experience any bead failure
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Originally Posted by TimeAttkZ
I absolutley dig the stretched tire look. In fact im buying tires soon for my volks that are on order. What do you guys suggest for a good stretch (nothing crazy) on a 9.5 front wheel and 10.5 rear wheel ??? Thanks and this wheel tire combo looks dang nice. A little too bling for me tho.
In fact im buying tires soon for my volks that are on order. What do you guys suggest for a good stretch (nothing crazy) on a 9.5 front wheel and 10.5 rear wheel ??? Thanks and this wheel tire combo looks dang nice. A little too bling for me tho.Gangster fitment, what what
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Oh sorry I forgot to add your tire sizes. If you want a conservative strech (like mine), go 10mm less than me because your wheels are about 13mm smaller than my widths.
So 235 front, 265 rear will give you my strech for your size wheels. Best of all, it is a very simple and easy strech that any tire shop can do for you without it being a safety concern.
So 235 front, 265 rear will give you my strech for your size wheels. Best of all, it is a very simple and easy strech that any tire shop can do for you without it being a safety concern.
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Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
It's just a mild streched too, 275 on an 11" wheel.
I am already hooked up with an Universal Air Suspension for my project. I am working on getting some struts for the air as we speak.
It will be a car that handles for the track because that's where it is going!
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I am already hooked up with an Universal Air Suspension for my project. I am working on getting some struts for the air as we speak.
It will be a car that handles for the track because that's where it is going!
www.universalairsuspension.com
Judging by your comments however, it looks your project points more to show than go...are you really going to track the car with air suspension?
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Originally Posted by UrbanTacticZ
Thanks brotha!
People make a big deal about tire streching and especially my strech. In realilty like you have said and I have said, its barely a stretch at all. It looks more agressive because of the thin profile of the rubber.
I am 99.99% sure that I will not experience any bead failure
People make a big deal about tire streching and especially my strech. In realilty like you have said and I have said, its barely a stretch at all. It looks more agressive because of the thin profile of the rubber.
I am 99.99% sure that I will not experience any bead failure
stretch tires for the motherfuggin' win. say no to swampers dod gammit folks!
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Yeah I like how I have been failing to update the boards 
I've been rediculously busy but I have been working on the car. I'm still trying to buy a set of UCA's to toy around with for camber so I can actually run the wheels.
Air suspension is installed as well.
Some random answers that I caught while quickly rereading:
--No, I do not have a BBK or OEM Brembos, the disk is too low to clear them.
--I actually changed my mind with this build and it will not see track time. There is a huge misconception about air suspension and it's use on the track but I plan to address that in the future with another car build running air suspension for track only.
I've been rediculously busy but I have been working on the car. I'm still trying to buy a set of UCA's to toy around with for camber so I can actually run the wheels.
Air suspension is installed as well.
Some random answers that I caught while quickly rereading:
--No, I do not have a BBK or OEM Brembos, the disk is too low to clear them.
--I actually changed my mind with this build and it will not see track time. There is a huge misconception about air suspension and it's use on the track but I plan to address that in the future with another car build running air suspension for track only.
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I have also learned one thing with the help of my friend...I posted up my car a little too early. Since I am in a whole new world, people are a little slow to embrace it. I have a feeling once the car is complete people who don't like things like my wheel choice, offsets, etc. will come around.
Give me a few months, this car will be complete because I am getting a little tired of working on it HAHA
Give me a few months, this car will be complete because I am getting a little tired of working on it HAHA
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Originally Posted by JDMFairlady21
dont worry about others man! get that car in HELLAFLUSH! i commend you for the wheel choice and the boundaries you're pushing as far as wheel fitments go...
People should like it as soon as the project is complete. It's kind of hard to imagine the outcome for some people but give it a few months, I will show people that Volk's aren't the only wheels out there
believe if i can get those wheels in the same or gold color with slightly milder width and offset i would! i checked around while ago... looking into j-lines lately, yea i love and respect volks but too many Zs have em now...
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Originally Posted by JDMFairlady21
believe if i can get those wheels in the same or gold color with slightly milder width and offset i would! i checked around while ago... looking into j-lines lately, yea i love and respect volks but too many Zs have em now...
The last time I mentioned that Volks were played, I got flamed hardcore
No one wants to believe it I suppose
you did it man...shieeeeet. i thought i was aggressive with my wheels. big ups to what youre trying to do!!! i hope you get the wheels on soon. cant wait to see them
the one pic of the rear wheel camber to fit inside the wheel well on your blog...its a tite~
the one pic of the rear wheel camber to fit inside the wheel well on your blog...its a tite~
