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Whats the best way to stretch a 195/45/15 on a 15x8 sportsmax rim

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Default Whats the best way to stretch a 195/45/15 on a 15x8 sportsmax rim

I need help getting these tires to fit on my rim, I think i'm going to use the fire method.
can't you use to use some starter fluid or something and spray it around the tire and jus light it up ,and then put air in it to stop the fire

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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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Default Re: Whats the best way to stretch a 195/45/15 on a 15x8 sportsmax rim

+! ^^ Done it many times for big mud tires, wide tires for 'Vettes, etc. Works like a charm. Just make sure you keep your hand clear so you don't get it caught between the a tire and wheel when it pops into place. I prefer matches over lighters though.
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Default Re: Whats the best way to stretch a 195/45/15 on a 15x8 sportsmax rim

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I need help getting these tires to fit on my rim, I think i'm going to use the fire method.
can't you use to use some starter fluid or something and spray it around the tire and jus light it up ,and then put air in it to stop the fire
serious answer: put air in it. you shouldnt have a problem with it. 195 on a 8 is barely a stretch. and yes starter fluid works very well, and the flame goes out as soon as the tire seals from lack of oxygen.
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Default Re: Whats the best way to stretch a 195/45/15 on a 15x8 sportsmax rim

how much do you think a shop would charge to mount my tires on my rims
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Probably no more than their normal rate. $5-$10 a wheel on average.
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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what would be the best shop to get it mounted in your opinion because you seem like you know alot and i dnt wanna get fucked over
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Default Re: Whats the best way to stretch a 195/45/15 on a 15x8 sportsmax rim

Well your shit out of luck on that one pal. I just moved to the area so your guess is as good as mine. But mounting tires isnt rocket science. Most shops have a decent tire machine. Maybe Merchants or Pep Boys? However I don't know the mechanics at any location.
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Default Re: Whats the best way to stretch a 195/45/15 on a 15x8 sportsmax rim

Here is some info on strething,

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?2234638

and my shop charges $45 per tire because it is time consuming and puts a lot of wear and tear on Equipment, PM Uzi Does it, he was just at my shop and when we told him how much it would cost to do his tires he was very happy with the price because its a lot cheaper than most shops, and he is the king of Slam Stretch and Poke.

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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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NasTHatch thanks for the info but i got a friend of mines to help me out and we got it done the proper way without that fire trick



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