How to stretch a tire... and how you don't.

First time we had to use fire to make a tire stretch out.
Stretching 195/45R15s on 9Jx15 BBS RMs.
Didn't work at first, but we got there! (Still not as good as in other videos I have seen, but hey..whatever! It's fun!)
As more and more people cry about handling and whatever when it comes to stretched tires:
These wheels will be going on a stanced out 1986 Scirocco 16V weekend cruiser.
It's meant to look good in the first place, handling just comes second.
Stretching tires that much will make the handling in fast corners worse...normal driving you won't notice any difference though.
On my MKIII GTI, I run 195/40s on 9" wide rims for daily use and meetings, while I run 215/35s on 9" wide rims for track use (see my onboard videos on the Nürbrugring).
215s will just stretch slightly on 9", stiffening the sidewall up only a little, giving you a more direct steering, while still allowing fast cornering.
In combination with harder rubber bushings, more stiff suspension setup and unbiall top mounts, etc.etc. this results in an almost GoKart like, very direct handling...sure not the fastest setup, but fast and fun enough for me.

[@devinsoicy]

why do they laugh in english

[@FelipeLuizDickmann]

+ReducedInjury made my day!

[@melikeozkul2679]

jant lastik takma

[@user-fu2wf4cx7e]

cooldude95955177

[@Electro_Chromatica]

240 likes

[@chrismoore6768]

Becauze

[@draggonhedd]

Use less spray next time. you only need a 1-2 second squirt

[@StefanGShep]

We sure did use way too much spray, we'll do better next time! :)

[@MohdAzylee]

Stefan Shepherd use whole can for 1 tyre

[@krusher74]

petrol works better

[@tkracing5945]

Like your mom

[@civicek3987]

Bro which spray it is?

[@kevinkenny8739]

Nice to hear people enjoying their work.

[@tsherald]

We have a mounting machine at my shop that is called the Cheetah. It's a lot safer because it clamps the wheel preventing it from moving while releasing 200psi (sometimes) to seat the bead quickly. Always wear eye protection kids.

[@ClayClaim]

Very excellent! Thank you for your work :)

[@smurfette3155]

clayclaim??????

[@rcclark615]

It worked perfectly for me the first time i tried it. Its very easy. Just dont use very much starter fluid and you'll be just fine.

[@jex25861]

It's good lesson to learn about the tires and maintain a good idea with good care. Thanks. Jagdish

[@tyrepodda2309]

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[@xbexbe]

Rice-A-Roni & Pasta Roni the rice is real with this one.

[@StefanGShep]

That comment coming from a guy who gets off on making his car louder is quite hilarious.

[@xbexbe]

Stefan Shepherd Macaroni

[@AlexLopez-vx3cr]

The main difference seemed to be tire to rim size proportion. The one on the right had a lot less stretch to do to fit.

[@RasTaaa]

What spray did you guys use? Im gonna be stretching tires pretty soon and would like to know what to use

[@biglou9662]

The sound of the laughings is epic!!! Same goes for me as I am watching now. Lol that is a good tricks man.. Love it.

[@dethmaul]

Thumbs upped for the description. Very informative.

[@asiansrule45]

at first i thought they were korean, then i realized theyre german

[@impr3subie]

Yeah fr... germans dont laugh

[@tutmaster3599]

Korean?? Y?

[@asiansrule45]

@@tutmaster3599 I completely forgot about this comment

[@tutmaster3599]

@@asiansrule45 all good no problem i was just curious cos im korean nothing major:)

[@nilsreinberger9076]

I'm german, and we laugh as you can see😂

[@Courier103]

Thanks guys, now running 195/45's on 9j's :')

[@callookzero22]

I don't care for stretched tires personally, but this video is hilarious, and I love those rims.

[@Finnigan9]

Another way to make this work, put an inner tube inside the tire before u put it on the wheel, blow it WAY up and let it sit overnite. Next day it will be stretched enuff to take air when u put it on the wheel. But it's not as much fun. Enjoyed ur vid, thanks for posting.

[@TUGASTYLE98x]

“JA! NEEEEIN!” “Huehuehuehuehuehue”

[@XRoadStarX]

They seem like fun guys lol

[@robertabbott2225]

Sure fun guys if you're choosing to die with them will be disabled with them

[@hoopist4062]

Robert Abbott you must live a sad life

[@SiggyCloud]

That is actually a pretty cool trick XD

[@360chrisflip]

Nice video man, will come in handy when I stretch my own tires on to my cades alloys :)

[@EvLSpectre]

For those wondering, I take my MX5 sliding and through hard driving even with a stretch. Not as much as that, same tire size with Achilles ATRs on a 15x8. No problem so far with a over 10K miles of that kind of driving.

[@stanpatterson5033]

In 31 years, I've never seen anyone use that much whatever fluid that was. I know guys who do truck tires, can make a can of ether last months. Only need a 1 or 2 second squirt. Have air chuck on valve, light, whoomp, there it is. Spraying that much crap inside then lighting it, it's a wonder you don't have a fire burning inside the tire, but whatever works for you.

[@MrGivmedew]

Yeh... I have rebeaded a large tire and it doesn't take much. So I thought the same thing but then I wondered about the flexibility and how much more oxygen is in a bigger tire and I wonder. Maybe it takes more because of how much stiffer the tire is per scale. Then again maybe not. Maybe these guys are just wasting a ton of fluid.

[@Jason-je7qj]

i actually like how stretched tires look! eventhough i wouldn't put it on my car because i don't know the facts of if its safe to drive 200+ kmph on them. the shape remind me of formula 1 tires 8)

[@likeaduck123]

what where you spraying in the wheel, just something that is flammable or is there a more preferred spray?

[@Krankie_V]

using WAY too much fluid

[@brehoffm]

Way too much fluid, and they could be inflating from the valve stem rather than shooting air from the outside. Their very first attempt would have worked if they were inflating from the stem when they applied the flame.

[@fernandogutierrez6048]

@@brehoffm ,

[@titojimenez1820]

I’m new to this but what’s the fluid being used before lighting with fire??

[@lilwill9510]

what fluid they use ? i tries many times and nothing ... just burning and nothing.. anybody help ?

[@SuperDataSafe]

@@lilwill9510 Diesel start, brake cleaner etc. But not too much, like in this video.

[@bombardier6033]

All the people bashing stretched tires,it's about the looks...He's not gonna fucking race it or anything.Normal usage of a car and hooning it 2 times in a year is more than enough.If you think that the stance community is all made up of stupid people,you're wrong.Still as a car enthusiast you should keep it to yourself and respect eachother's cars,as we're all a big family in the end...

[@CavenInToTheWorld]

Is it still ok for my case ill be using 215/70r16 tires on an 16" 8j et9? I still want handling though not for fast cornering since i will put it on an suv. Also stock rims weight limit i guess is 690kg but the one i wanted to install is rated 620kg. Is it ok to do the swap?

[@Bikelive1]

Was hab ich mich gerade weg geschmissen!!! GEIL!!!

[@dropinbiking92]

To help clear up some of these people wondering. No stretching tires does not do anything for performance, it actually takes away from performance. Yes, this is extremely dangerous and can lead to unbalanced tires and tires blowing off the bead of the rim under hard cornering. Very silly.

[@happysky372sm]

0:56 ハプニングよりもこの笑い方に笑わされる

[@RM-sg5oz]

Hello I have 15 inch momo revenge concave alloys having 7.5 J..so will they fit for 195/60 R15 perfectly without any need to stretch the tyres..?

[@LiveYourLifeTv]

Grüßt euch, ich würde gerne wissen, was ihr da benutzt dafür (das Spray)? Ich würde diese Woche auch gerne meine Reifen aufziehen und werde da Probleme bekommen. Ist das Startpilot oder so...?

[@frostbite1991]

Stretched tires... would never have em, but they can look nice on some rigs. Only show rigs though. You get in an accident with stretched tires, and you're to blame, no matter what. In the USA according to DOT regulation your sidewall must be at least flush with your wheel lip to be street legal.

[@gorgonzo1a]

Hey, american, this is not for some "rig" or truck. we drive cars in europe not lorrys.

[@frostbite1991]

and you call our fries "chips" who cares? you got what I meant

[@StefanGShep]

R33Racer Perfectly legal in Germany.

[@frostbite1991]

figures. Germany is so cool.

[@frostbite1991]

R.L. Natschke lol really? Cuz americans are so great for stealing land and enslaving TWO different nationalities. We all have skeletons in our closets, but the past is the past. Leave it there.

[@AdamH1029]

To be fair, I like a small amount of stretch but people just take it too far. If you have to get the tyre on using brake cleaner and a blowtorch, it doesn't fit.

[@dylanbrainard7058]

what spray are they using? is it a specific kind you need or just some tire like spray?

[@Renecamero]

What type of spray can you use for stretching tires sorry im new to this and I want to stretch my wheels

[@TheseYeahThese]

DUDE! That couldve been his fingers instead of the nozzle!

[@WithTheBears]

i will only like this because of the hilarious laughing going on in the background haha

[@johnwilburn]

That cackling peanut gallery in the background made the video.

[@jasonmames5329]

@@johnwilburn 😂😂😂

[@robertsmith486]

Funny video man, good to know how to stretch a tyre. Will be useful when I get round to doing it for my golf when I get some porsche turbo twists :)

[@rottmanthan]

I don't use nearly that much staring fluid, and I remove the valve stem core so it can suck air after and not suck the tire back in so much. but it was 15" and 16" suv tires.

[@Zantrop64]

I’m not a fan of stretched tires. But i just have one question : doesn’t it makes it more prone to wear?

[@roberttill3787]

Not only more prone to wear, it would invalidate highway insurance as the tyre is not fitted to a matched size wheel as recommended by the tyre manufacturer.

[@EZEProduction]

u only need like an eighth of the amount of ether they used. waste

[@VOMIT.K]

stretched tire looks so good on the right cars

[@Triplex5014]

I see a nice machine in the background.

[@vee-tec84]

I'm curious about how does the ride feels when you're using a stretch tire 🤔?

[@baileytaylor6880]

Not much different, I have stretched tired but I have wider wheels than my oem wheels. It rides good but it would ride close to the same if the wheels weren’t stretched.

[@blaksin]

My car feels smoother and handles better with better acceleration, more grip too, i’ve driven on long trips with no issues and long trips and 1 went flat; sux

[@nunyabissness1]

Why cant people have opinions on things without bashing the people who take part in those activities/hobbies?

[@Nbrooks1984]

Because this is stupid and unsafe

[@nunyabissness1]

I could care less. Its just that everyone sis so hostile for no reason.

[@theoriginaldylangreene]

Bushido Cobra No one here is being hostile. We think that putting a tire too narrow for the wheel is really stupid and unsafe. We don't care how good people think it looks.

[@brockwalls1413]

+Dylan Greene Most people are being pretty dickheaded about it.

[@theoriginaldylangreene]

***** With good reason, it's unsafe.

[@Sarowar172]

pretty impressive!!

[@snakehead324]

This is brilliant...

[@xXxXFALL3NXxXx]

How to stretch tires Step 1. Don't

[@janbojarski004425]

this dude should have a go at trying to stretch crossply tyres xD

[@FiveCurmudgeon9]

why the fuck are you watching this if you dont like stretched tires ?

[@janbojarski004425]

FiveCurmudgeon9 firstly no one with a functional brain likes stretched tyres, and secondly there is a thing called "recommended videos" on youtube, and sometimes you don't read the title and just watch the video. Also if you think that streched tyres are so cool give us one advantage of streched tyres over the correct size tyres.

[@FiveCurmudgeon9]

1. advantage of stretched tyres ? Fitment. 2 you are being very rude. 3 if you dont like it dont watch it or spread hate, this is why I hate the car community because everyone knows whats ''best''

[@fent970]

Boss Dude fuck u

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

Shit, you'd think at least Germans can afford proper tires for their car... I guess crisis hit hard, huh.

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

Stefan Shepherd aww, did I offend you? There, there - no need for tears. By the way - dunno why I expected a wittier retort from you.

[@StefanGShep]

Nope you didn't, but you're welcome to try again.

[@DamYankeeOutdoors]

MasterBata Wittier isn't a word. Good try with the whole "I'm smarter than you" bit, because frankly, you're not.

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

TheUltimateFish - wittier is a comparative form of witty. I swear - idiots, idiots everywhere.By the way - "comparative" is also a real word. I know it could confuse you, but trust me and look it up before you make an ass of yourself.

[@SlurryNoises]

TheUltimateFish Rekt m8

[@peterfenes9639]

Hallo ich wollte fragen wie bekomme ich das heraus ob das bei meiner Felge geht oder nicht hab 195/50 r15 auf dem polo ist aber bisschen zu breit geht das das ich das mit 185 mache und was war in der dose:-D

[@meremccabe612]

Love it .im gana try this.so I have 17s do I need 16 tyers to stretch on 17s

[@angelolmao]

i see a vdub in the background c;

[@corpsie666]

Just the laughing audience from the video made this great. :D

[@Mr2804983]

they realy have fun

[@StefanGShep]

We used brake cleaner or other cleaning sprays... starter spray should work, too. WD40 is flammable, but it's not that explosive. ...and you need something that can get really explosive. We also made the failure to add way too much spray, less, more well placed spray and more air works way better as it builds a way more explosive gas!

[@SLU2MOVIES]

Wd40 isn't flammable

[@jaken61]

0:19 yea X'D

[@nombapellidoapellido9974]

what product do you use to do this??

[@williamvolkmann8658]

americans use starting fluid 5 sec. shot and have air on stem

[@Nabeelfitness786]

But we use petrol for this kind of tyres and rim..

[@derekbutler1121]

I personally think tires that only have a slight stretch look okay. I don't care much for an extreme look. I understand the purpose of stretching a tire so that it fits underneath a stanced car but it seems a little silly because I could imagine you must go through tires very fast, correct? To each his own I guess.

[@PorscheDuesnburg]

Exact thing I too am wondering. Like for super low autos, this would seem perfectly ideal but I can't imagine it would do too well on the track (or even be allowed on the track)

[@ShabbernigdoXingjian]

***** streching dosent wear them out any faster its the camber issues from trying to tuck them or not having the suspension properly aligned that wears them out faster then normal. I had wheels and tires with a slight strech on my old 240 and ran it that way for years with no odd wear issues.

[@36coner]

there is no inherent proof that stretching tires decreases tire life, BUT you do face the possibility of tread separation/tire error if you drive on them under the correct air pressure. thats also to be said for unstretched tires too though. main +1 to stretching tires is fender clearance. the wear is going to be nominally faster from the decrease in tire circumference, meaning slightly greater RPM than accurate

[@tinamwebber]

connor mctigue not to mention a loss in load rating due to the sidewalls not being close to vertical.

[@ThatSnazzyIdiot]

What tire pressure do you run with stretched tires?

[@SlideSocietyDrifting]

I generally just use the jets on my tire machine

[@AvenueD417]

tire stretching is old school, its been done with lowriders for decades

[@diegoarmandogarciaamor9821]

How many size more i have need for a streetching tyre,please?

[@nyngkonghamephawa8274]

Can we stretch with 185/60 r13 like what you did..

[@tpvalley]

wont the solvents (whats in the spray) damage the rubber?

[@Donecloth128]

tpvalley it shouldnt

[@tpvalley]

kyle ford generally solvents make rubber etc decompose; better off with butane gas maybe.

[@JMKady76]

+tpvalley Usually you use ether (starting fluid) for this. The solvent is burned/evaporated off very rapidly, it's not there long enough to hurt the tire. In the video they're using WAY too much (That's why he's having to blow air into the tire before it pops, to evaporate whatever liquid they're using).

[@danielkerkotchian]

+tpvalley tire wont last long enough on the road to matter

[@tpvalley]

+Justin Kady chances are it wont all burn.

[@takay_the_loko]

best shit ever , those guys laughing hahahhaha

[@raji-rajendrapandit3214]

Hi gulf 7 tyre can used to Opel aextra please answer me. Tyre size is same 205/55/R16

[@BrieBrowne]

Gotta love the laughing so n the back ground 😆😆😆😆

[@SuperKONR]

...Or you could just get a wider tire that actually fits the rim.

[@lucafuoco1179]

It would not clear the fender...

[@SuperKONR]

Luca Fuoco Roll the fender or get flares

[@ICEGTN]

SuperKONR No...

[@PunkAss17331]

Luca Fuoco Yea there are right ways to fix that problem and this isn't one of them...

[@letterbekmen]

SuperKONR or get lo profile tires that are also stronger around the ridewall

[@2010challengerRT]

The only right way is to not stretch the tire at all.

[@poptartsrdabest]

Incorrect.

[@2010challengerRT]

Greg Ridge How so?

[@christinefrayre9346]

That laugh it’s contagious 😂😂😂

[@blablupp5669]

Was sagt denn der TÜV zu der Felgen / Reifenkombi? Ist das so eingetragen ;) ?

[@ldnwholesale8552]

Those tyres fall of just as fast too.. When driving the car. This trend is moronic!

[@StefanGShep]

LDN Wholesale Shit! I'll tell my tyres to hold on more tight!

[@AndrewJaws]

LDN Wholesale Had a moderate stretch for years, never popped a bead.

[@ddoouuaa]

i bet ya, half the haters that are commenting don't even drive with stretched tires. instead of insulting on how much they "suck" or what "morons" they are, why don't you just give them advice on how they can do better next time around.

[@tienshenhan86]

Seriously WTF is the purpose of stretched tires? Or crazy camber?

[@StefanGShep]

***** Well, you shouldn't race on a highway to begin with. I do 200Km/h+ in my 'hella flush' GTI all the time and push it around the Nürburgring quite often... so no, you are wrong.

[@PorscheDuesnburg]

Stefan Shepherd Ah-ha! so there is a real reason for this! What are the handling characteristics like? Advantages/disadvantages? Would it be ok for a GT auto or is this something strictly for the track?

[@StefanGShep]

***** you get a way more direct steering as the tire doesn't bend anymore, though it can give you less grip in corners. 215/35s on 9J for example still corner very well, while 195/40s on 9J already handle pretty bad. That's on the track though. I just daily the 195s and it just rides the same as 215s. If I would be all about handling, I would rather run 225s on 9J wide rims. or for my Golf probably 215/35s on 8J.

[@eliteinventor]

This was great

[@chrislopez3460]

HEY BRO WHERE ARE U GUYS LOCATED I NEED TO STRETCH MINE ASAP PLS.?

[@odinsmeadhorn196]

to much spray less spray guys,

[@oXelienanXo]

I prefer to get tyres that fit, it's a lot easier.

[@StefanGShep]

Right, you're not that smart watching a video about tire stretching then.

[@subninja8069]

yea but that would make sense... sorry

[@danlvsjaz]

hey no trolling but those rims and the way you put it its ok acceptable, but quick question have you had any issues with them like have you popped a tire? how fast do you drive with them tires? does it change the steering ? i wanna get some deep dish rims with stretched tires in my em1 , nay suggestions?

[@StefanGShep]

I went 210Km/h for ~10Minutes a couple of times with 195/40R16 on 9Jx16" wheels on my GTI, also tracked them on the Nürburgring, never had any issues with that combination in the 20000Km the tires lasted.

[@vgvcustoms3259]

Stefan Shepherd dont worry about the clowns on here focusing on it beeing illegal...if done right i can last just as long as regular tires on a steelie lolll i love those innocents..they would hit their quater panels with a grinder before even thinking of stretching to get clearance...or would they roll their fender with a bat on cold paint??hahaha loosers laugh at them...

[@ShivaalTiluk]

brilliant guys!! that laugh lol!:)

[@MrSurrealKarma]

Why not just get the right tyre size?

[@jackclark5220]

because you don't know what low is

[@quitesmacked]

The Badger preach

[@vgvcustoms3259]

Its the right size tire to clear the fender...goooo learrrrnnnnn

[@MrSurrealKarma]

The Badger Well, I know the word. What are you referring to?

[@NewYorkBattleCat]

a better question would be why the fuck do u need to lower your car so damn much ya damn ricer? that should get a few a little annoyed lol ;)

[@Soloist1983]

Impressive to watch, but, such a dangerous "trend", I would rather have a fun time carving up the road, pushing my car to its limits on properly fit tires, rather than worrying about accidents and shitty ride quality on stretched tires, functionality beats form in every case.

[@vgvcustoms3259]

I bet i can beat you on any road..i got streched tires...

[@someusername121]

Vgv Customs Niggah please a speed bump would wreck your car don't even talk to me about racing on a road.

[@TatsyHennesy]

someusername121 You must be one hell of a dump ass to A. race on the roads B. race on the roads WITH speed bumps.

[@civiclife7858]

someusername121 ill race you

[@sub2willne52]

Brandon Semik You look like you are tired of life

[@rodneylitton638]

Buy the correct size rim to begin with and the tire will fit and your car won’t look stupid

[@aaront8221]

Rodney Litton you definitely drive a Nissan Leaf

[@SofiaRamirez-no2hm]

What kind of fluid are u using?? Is it starting fluid

[@ClowchTech]

I hate how judgmental people are. Everyone has their own style. While it isnt for my car, there is no doubt a ton of people including myself think this style is fucking cool looking. Ease up, its not your wheels.

[@SuperKONR]

If you want your car to look that way, I don't have a problem. It's your car. But when the stupid tire blows up and you smash into MY car then we have a problem. Roll the fender or get flares, and use the correct freakin' tire for your rim. I don't understand why people these days think that doing things incorrectly is 'cool'.

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

SuperKONR because all they need is their old Golf mk3, wide rims pulled off a junker and a bit of their mom's hair spray.

[@MegaZsolti]

Could replay 0:17-0:25 all day long.

[@MrRobbie4205]

i never knew tire-streching could be so funny!

[@brokebutfunctioninggarage2493]

what is the spray? just anything that can catch fire?

[@littlepolarbears]

hera fwush

[@cheapo911]

Tick question, you DONT stretch tires.

[@ethanvang4628]

cheapo911 need good fitment tho

[@drewstreet4178]

Ethan Vangster personally don't do it but fuck it if you want then why the fuck not, I go for Performance>Aesthetics

[@laurynastamosaitis1996]

Exactly, just get a wider tire

[@ZorinInc]

Laurynas Tamošaitis Exactly, or get a narrower wheel.

[@baileyromp380]

Those rims are knackered haha

[@MidnightMustang]

What's the benefit to stretching tyres? I can see them popping off the rim on the highway

[@NVMDSTEvil]

Too much lighter/brake/whatever fluid. Clip air chuck on before lighting it, will be easier as well.

[@NVMDSTEvil]

Amazing.

[@wooterz]

Why would you even do this?

[@poptartsrdabest]

maybe he had a flat?

[@sarieljeter]

Please tell me what size tire you used. Thanx

[@zayelrey4970]

what did you use in the can to make the fire

[@dragonslayer1483]

why would you want to do this? i know it looks cool and everything, but you have less tire on the road than what you could have. ive got 6 inch rims on my car, but i chose to put 7 inch wide tires on it. more rubber on the road, more traction. im more of a function over form kinda guy though

[@briskxd1093]

The Japanese used to do this when they didn't have the right sized tires anymore for drifting so they would just get some cheap ones from the junkyard or something then stretch them, then Americans thought it looked good so they started using it for this "stance" sort of thing but whatever.

[@dragonslayer1483]

Issiah Gordon thats a good reason, but this stance bs is dumb. yeah it looks cool, but why trade grip over a minimal aesthetic thing?

[@briskxd1093]

dragonslayer1483 Yeah.

[@milldabeast519]

+dragonslayer1483 yea well a lot of people by cars based on appearance .... like lowriders for example.... what possible advantages do you from having a lowrider? this is a style thing. i can see why some people may do this because the point is to have the rim flush with the car body while the wheels tuck in....

[@dragonslayer1483]

milldabeast519 im just a function over form type of guy... but whatever, i can go around a corner faster with the same width rims. i run tires wider than my rim giving me more grip. if i were to lower my car enough to need skinny tires i would just roll the fenders a bit. ive only done a modest amount of lowering on my car so its not a problem

[@JamesEliasonNewMexican]

Why not get tires that actually fucking fit

[@autoculture4898]

more expensive, dumbass

[@JamesEliasonNewMexican]

Auto Culture Did you actually watch the fucking video you dense fuck? O rare you one of those idiotic trolls? either way,piss off.

[@JamesEliasonNewMexican]

Auto Culture Also if you can afford the damn car,you should be able afford the parts and tires

[@MekOlll]

The first try really made me laugh out loud. Lol.

[@benst2594]

what spray does everyone keep using before using fire?