Comments on: Tire Fitment: Stretch or No Stretch?

By: Tracy High

Tracy High — Sat, 15 Sep 2018 18:18:53 +0000

In reply to tikz. I have a 07 civic with 16x7 wheels and i want a slight stretch or i want my tires to look meaty not sure what size to get, my stock tires are 205/55r16

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 02:44:54 +0000

In terms of performance, the rim width should be equal to the TREAD width for optimum tire performance. As far as technical correctness, any tire will have a rim width range that is acceptable and part of the spec. You should be able to find it on a tire’s manufacturer’s site, or a place like tire rack.

As far as the examples show, A is my limit for bulge. B and C are perfect. D is my limit and likely has the rim as wide as the SECTION width, there. and E, F and G look stupid. Something like negative A or beyond would also look stupid.

Seriously, if you can’t get by on D, you need to widebody/flare it some more or just deal with the skinnier wheels and tires. Same goes for A, if you want a wider tire after A, you need to get wider wheels. Otherwise, you’re just screwing yourself and looking ignorant at the same time.

By: Arek

Arek — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:49:18 +0000

And rims 16×7

By: Arek

Arek — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:48:11 +0000

How to get B? My standard wheels are 205/45/16.

By: tikz

tikz — Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:53:32 +0000

In reply to Taylor Davis. 215/40 would be a decent stretch for 17x9

By: Taylor Davis

Taylor Davis — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 18:27:39 +0000

Ok so I have an 07 civic lowered 1.5 inches I’m getting wheels 17×9 and can’t decide what tires to get, 215/40. 225/40. 235/40

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By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:10:01 +0000

^ well put. It really does depend on the car and use… but for most cases D is win

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:14:58 +0000

I personally love the “slight stretch” look.. my e30 has about the same stretch as D, and its the perfect look to me. G is just ridiculous, and even F is too much unless u have the right car.. E is the most stretch i like.

mostly, my tire fitment preference greatly depends on the car, some cars need meaty, some need stretch.. there is no “universal” fitment.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 07:00:31 +0000

werd. slightly stretching a tire will also add the benefit of increased sidewall stiffness as well, without sacrificing a considerable amount of contact patch.