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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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A rather long but cool video of VDubs with sick fitment:

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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Im in the same boat as you Woady,

i have same Wheel sizes as you but i dont want it to be to strectched just want a mild stretch.


Originally Posted by w0ady
so since most of us east coasters arent into the stretched scene, ive got some newbie questions...

for a 9.5 and 10.5-11 wheel, what would be a mild stretched tire size? (yes i know tire brands are diff but an average would be nice) i drive pretty hard so its still hard for me to think about going to less rubber but i do like the tucked look. so if i was going with a 20x9.5/10.5-11 setup, i would think maybe 235/30/20 and 265/30/20?

also how do these types of setups affect your speedometer settings? usually as long as you stay within 3% of overall stock height you dont have problems. personally ive always been within 1% when i change from stock.

how hard are the people with these setups driving? i know this look is popular in the drift scene but is it practical for spirited street driving? here in fl we mostly have long stretches but i usually push it around corners when i can.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Mild stretch - 245/265!!!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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ive used the miata tire calc numerous times and im not exactly a slow driver so maybe they're not for me. i love the look but not looking to sacrific driving style.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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well yah you do have to be a lot more careful with stretched tires, some people like it some don't, when i get my wheels ill stretch them, it will make me slow down, im not into driving too fast as much as i was.. unless we call 80 constant speed on freeway fast
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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^ thats not fast
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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exactly my point
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Dope video!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:13 PM
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^ok now that is one think i just dont understand, the barrel id overlapping the damn fender, how the hell do they drive like that??? Maybe that guy is on bags but i've seen others that aren't that have it the same way....
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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i think that about 90% of euro cars are bagged
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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man thats crazy, I use to work for Americas Tire Company as a tech and man doing that, we had to use the cheata to stretch out tires like that!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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haha but u gotta admit thats *****!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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***** but no props if they dont drive like that
 
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:40 PM
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Shane,

I totally agree with you on that. If you don't ride low all the time then really whats the point..
 
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