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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: lee mk3 on 13 January 2011, 15:52

Title: how do i get stretch tyres fitted
Post by: lee mk3 on 13 January 2011, 15:52

i just got some 165 50 15 bridgestone tyres and took them 2 get fitted they said they couldnt get them on. My wheels 7j. Cheers

Title: Re: how 2 get stretch tyres fitted
Post by: lewis1641 on 13 January 2011, 16:19

ratchet strap around the tread.

small bike inner tube partially inflated to seal the gap enough to get the air in

lighter fluid

did they even try? that's not much of a stretch at all

Title: Re: how 2 get stretch tyres fitted
Post by: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 17:39

Some places dont even fit stretch for ya.. as it can be a right b!tch..

Title: Re: how 2 get stretch tyres fitted
Post by: lee mk3 on 13 January 2011, 17:58

just spoke 2 them they said they got it on but it wouldnt pump up only 20 psi. Av i wasted my money :angry:

Title: Re: how do i get stretch tyres fitted
Post by: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 18:07

what tyre make and model ? some tyres cant be stretched

Title: Re: how do i get stretch tyres fitted
Post by: lee mk3 on 13 January 2011, 21:35

bridgestone potenzas

Title: Re: how do i get stretch tyres fitted
Post by: tech1889 on 13 January 2011, 21:43

see i have falkens on my merc wheels and they are well known for good stretch.. im not sure on them tyres..