Tyre stretch

[Willsam]

Currently on my 7j lenso's I think they're 7j anyway, the stretch is 165/50 on 15" I was wondering if the tyres would go any further to an 8J or or would I be better getting some 185/55 or something like that?

 

[105e]

I think you would be "better" fitting the correct size tyres to the corresponding size rim, but its your car.

 

[bloke]

get some 3.50x15 cross ply's on, will look well wicked and don't forget you want to run about -10deg camber to make sure you run only on the sidewall.

 

[Willsam]

I think you would be "better" fitting the correct size tyres to the corresponding size rim, but its your car.

I like the stretch I have at the moment but if it's too much stretch I wouldn't do it if get a bit bigger tyre, don't want a massive tyre over the rim, would never do a dangerous risky stretch.

 

[Loz H]

imo 165 on 7" wheels is 'ideal' as it were.

maybe a 195/205?

 

[105e]

OK then, I don't like stretch, seems pointless exercise, but to be reasonable about it I think an 8 inch rim would be pushing it a bit on that size tyre, can offer no advice on any other size.