i was wondering i really want to stretch some tires on my 17s after i lower my car i was wondering if people with 17X7.5/8.0 or what ever stock a3 wheels are have ever done this and if you have do you have pics

 

It's not really that common to stretch 7.5 wide but it can be done. I think you'll have to go with at least 215 or lower.

 

My lexus is300 had 215's stock on a 17x7.5 (not even close to a stretch)..... you'll need a lot thinner tire, like a 185 or something silly like that or better yet, get some wider rims
From what I have seen with people that stretch their tires, it is because their wheels are a VERY aggressive offset, and width, and they are TOO low and that puts the wheel right at the fender (or a little beyond) and the ONLY way for them do drive is to stretch a tire on there so that it will clear the fender (which is usually rolled and pulled as well).... like a 215 tire on 8.5+ wheel. So my question to you is, are you so low and your wheels are so aggressive that you will benefit from a stretched tire, or do you hang out with people that have stretched tires and you want to take part?

 

i had some stocks wheels that came on my car the were what ever stock are and then i got some other wheels and i think they are 7.5 or 8inch i have 245 on there right now and no i do not know anyone around here that has stretched tires and i love the look and im about to slam my car and was just wondering what people have done with their wheels and tires when there not 8.5 + inches

Edit: my fenders have all ready been rolled by the person before me

 

i'd use a tire size calculator. 215/35/18 on 18x8 would be stretch. now take that width difference from stock 16s and compare the width difference to different tire sizes on 17s. i think you'll be able to find the right size for stretch that way without search all over the internet for somebody who's done it before lol. here's a good calculator www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc.php

 

ok thanks and i took my wheel off and looked my rims are 8 inch wide but i dont think im gonna stretch till i get some 8.5 or 9.5 wheels thanks everyone for the help

 

215/35 can stretch alright. tire diameter will be almost an inch smaller than stock though.. it'll depend on the tire a lot also.

edit: I thought you were talking about 18x8 not 17x8. 205/40/17 should be a little stretchy..