12doplumbing Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Okay, So son bought Diamond Racing wheels for the '72 and flares... 16" diameter, 8" wide fronts and 10" wide rears. Any suggestions on tires? Brand and sizing combinations? He wants to stretch a little; like a 235 for rears and a 185 for fronts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 That's good art work. Really good, actually. Why not 155s in front and 185s in back? If you want to stretch, why not stretch hard? But if you are trying to achieve the look in the sketch, I would go with 315/18 all the way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 235 and 185 sounds like it's in the ballpark, I'd probably go one size wider all around, but I don't like a lot of stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 A 185 on a 8" wide wheel is stupid. Same with a 225 on a 10". I think you are on the wrong site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xnke Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Agreed. Why did you spend the money on wide wheels when you're going to waste it on narrow-section-width tires with a severely compromised sidewall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It's not his car, it's his son's. Notice the tow hook, and the 2" ground clearance. It's a parking lot poser. Stretch is in these days. The most painful part of the whole experience will be the single touch of a curb taking the shine off of a new Diamond Racing wheel. But, kids need their space, to learn in. Here is the proper site, with some choice examples of what could be - http://www.stancenation.com/2013/12/30/one-mean-s15-takashi-kusunokis-silvia-s15/ http://www.stancenation.com/2014/08/10/royal-fitment-invasion-photo-coverage/ http://www.stancenation.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Surely it is just a typo, let me fix that... 235 front 285 rear.. much better. That is what the picture looks like anyway. Edited August 17, 2014 by roger280zx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meph Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I'd run 215 front, 245 or 255 rear... 185 is just silly. I have 215's on an 8" and the fit is just right, 255's on a 10 would be a good match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miky360 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 My setup 225/50/15 on 15x10 -25 195/50/15 on 15x9 -13 wish I did a 185 stretch instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) Here's a 185/50/16 on 16x7.5, with technique. And they report fail fail ... not even stretch. Seriously though, it's surprising what will come up on Google if you just search the size, like 185/50/16 on 16x8. Edited August 20, 2014 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I put 195's on 8" rims when I shipped my car from Japan in 89... Had to bind the tread with a cargo strap to seat the beads. Figured the setup looked so crappy nobody would want to steal them. I was right. Everybody that saw the car commented on how stupid the wheels looked. Driving to the port some guys in a new R32 GTR eyed me in a flared, turboed S30 with a set of (I guess now referred to as...) stretched 195's on 14x8's in wheel wells made for 295's on 14x13's driving to the port remarking "bakariu gaijin"... It was really east to roast 'em. I think those rims and tires are actually still mounted... I only used it as a way to move the car and bring an extra set of JDM Alloys back... I guess someone saw it and the seed took. Sorry guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I put 195's on 8" rims when I shipped my car from Japan in 89... Had to bind the tread with a cargo strap to seat the beads. Figured the setup looked so crappy nobody would want to steal them. I was right. Everybody that saw the car commented on how stupid the wheels looked. Driving to the port some guys in a new R32 GTR eyed me in a flared, turboed S30 with a set of (I guess now referred to as...) stretched 195's on 14x8's in wheel wells made for 295's on 14x13's driving to the port remarking "bakariu gaijin"... It was really east to roast 'em. I think those rims and tires are actually still mounted... I only used it as a way to move the car and bring an extra set of JDM Alloys back... I guess someone saw it and the seed took. Sorry guys! Thanks a heck of a lot. And I just cannot un-see that S15 now, -15 camber, OUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Here's a 185/50/16 on 16x7.5, with technique. And they report fail fail ... not even stretch. Seriously though, it's surprising what will come up on Google if you just search the size, like 185/50/16 on 16x8. The one that came up next was even more entertaining LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Those tire stretching videos on youtube are quality entertainment! I'm waiting to see some turkey get his finger stuck in the bead while his friend lights him on fire. Driving on sidewalls-what a gas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Am I seeing right, or is The Mighty Boosh there in the second video mounting to the safety bead in the rim, and NOT fully mounting to proper rim mounting bead seat? That looks....safe....uh..."NOT!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger280zx Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 It isn't supposed to be safe, like the manufacturer designed it to be. It is supposed to be "aggressive". If you love your son you will put some rubber on those wheels, he will get over his friends not thinking he's cool... I mean, they can't even buy clothes that fit so........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I remember a few of OP's previous threads. His 15 year old son is building a 240z drift car with a turbo and a welded diff... and stretched tires. This is not going to end well. I think it's time OP steps in and points his kid in the right direction. There's a difference between letting your kid get his hands dirty and learn on his own, and letting your kid build a car he's going to hurt/kill himself in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat280z Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 16x10 205-55-16 all the way around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewZed Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) Edited. Too mean. Had to add one more link. Probably a sign of the end... About 1/4 page down. Says he drove it down from Tokyo. http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/04/nagoya-exciting-car-showdown-2012-pt-1/ Edited August 21, 2014 by NewZed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Am I seeing right, or is The Mighty Boosh there in the second video mounting to the safety bead in the rim, and NOT fully mounting to proper rim mounting bead seat? That looks....safe....uh..."NOT!" Wasn't the mighty boosh the same guy that lived in the closet on the IT Crowd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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