JoeA Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 All these threads mentioning a crack down on stretch has me stumped. All i want to do is run 165 50 15 on a 6j wheel, is that illegal? really?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 You need to refer to the tyre manufacturer's own recommendations for an answer to that one. If a 6" rim is within the fitting range, you'll be OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 Okay dude well Nankang only rate it at 5" (on their site anyway). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I think Bridgestone rate their 165/50/15's as ok for use between 4.5j and 6j. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensonLEi Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 i have been stopped afew times running 165/50/15's bridgestones, police said nothing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamiea7x Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 just dont drive like a plum and the police will have no reason to pull you over to spot it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted March 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 That is true Jamie Ive bought a set of potenzas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDLooP Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 All these people moaning about them seam to get stopped while sitting in carparks. 'little tip' stop sitting in car parks late at night with all your bumboys, it might help :/Been running 165's on 7- 7.5 for 3years an never got any bother, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbo Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Been running 165's on 7- 7.5 for 3years an never got any bother,Been thinking about putting some 165/50's on my 7's for a while now, just a bit worried about them when they're given a bit of stick into a corner. How do get on with them in that respect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeA Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 They'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadmetal Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I've to car two car meets recently where the cops turned up, pretty much every car there had stretched tyres to some extent, not a word was said about them. All the cops where interested in was how many people are turning up and telling us not to be too stupid.If you're worried about being pulled for stretched tyres, dont run them. If you do have them, dont give the cops a reason to pull you over. It's not rocket science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshuaar Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 If you're worried about being pulled for stretched tyres, dont run them. If you do have them, dont give the cops a reason to pull you over. It's not rocket science.Words of wisdom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermy Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 All these people moaning about them seam to get stopped while sitting in carparks. 'little tip' stop sitting in car parks late at night with all your bumboys, it might help :/Been running 165's on 7- 7.5 for 3years an never got any bother,so what about club meets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fountain Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 As said already, dont drive like an idiot and they shouldnt bother you, i run 165 on 7.5 and 175 on 8.5, i dont drive like ive stolen it, so hopefully wont have any bother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lermy Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 sorry officer ive got to run tyres like this to get stance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannonball Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 And the 'stance' your insurance company could take if ever needed could be "errrm void, sorry goodbye"The police may be tolerant or even ignorant of the rules, but trust me most insurance assessors certainly aren't ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I've ran 155-55 on a 7j rim and 145-60 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4n91 Posted March 8, 2012 Report Share Posted March 8, 2012 I've ran 155-55 on a 7j rim and 145-60 as wellpictures ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 pictures ????145-60155-55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSloanes Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Jesus that's some stretch! Oh and them wheels worth much? Off a mazerati, I got some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSloanes Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Actually come to think of it, don't think they are the same, dont think mine have that much dish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Jesus that's some stretch!Oh and them wheels worth much? Off a mazerati, I got some.In 7x14 or 6x14 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pieface Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 This is something I have never understood.When I bought the wheels that are currently on my car they were fitted with Nangkang NS2's in the form of 165/50/R15.Not only do they look ridiculous but they do not perform how the manufacturer wanted them to.I have recently bought some 195/50/R15 Toyo Proxy T1R's.But then that is MY opinion, and I have always been someone who would rather go to a track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomDeDom Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 165 8J Stretch by PoloDom, on Flickr165 on an 8J, haven't been pulled once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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