Author Topic: how do i get stretch tyres fitted (Read 1964 times)

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

lewis1641 · « **Reply #1 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

tech1889 · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 January 2011, 17:39 »

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

lee mk3 · « **Reply #3 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

tech1889 · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 January 2011, 18:07 »

what tyre make and model ? some tyres cant be stretched

lee mk3 · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 January 2011, 21:35 »

bridgestone potenzas

tech1889 · « **Reply #6 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..

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Author Topic: how do i get stretch tyres fitted (Read 1964 times)

lee mk3

how do i get stretch tyres fitted

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lee mk3

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lee mk3

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