So I plan on getting some 20x10 and 20x11 wheels on my coupe and running 225 and 245/35 tires. I am going for a stretch/slight poke look and was wondering if it's be safe to do the occasional "spirited" driving on the (usually) dry California roads. I want to have the look im going for but I also daily my car and don't always drive "low n slow". I see a lot of people running these wheel/tire combos but I am not sure if they daily there car or just run them for photoshoots and whatnot...thoughts?

 

I would NOT run stretched tires with "spirited" driving. Just not a safe condition, stretched tires are not for performance at all.

 

If it's a mild stretch it's OK, a mild stretch is better than a pinch mount (rim too narrow) since the sidewall will roll under heavy cornering w/ a pinch mount.
Like Lt8che said, not a good idea w/ a heavy stretch on the tire, a 225 on a 10" and 245 on a 11" would be considered a pretty heavy stretch.

 

Always best to use the proper tool for the job.

 

Sweet baby Jesus. Please don't do that. I will tell you flatly what the previous posters have been too polite to tell you bluntly - that is simply stupid. If you want to a have non functional wheel setup becasue you like the look of it more so than a car that drives and stops correctly, that's one thing. But don't drive a car with that sort of dangerous setup like a race car. Or even "spirited" whatever that means.

Please, just don't.

 

Most tire manufacturers should have the minimum/maximum recommended wheel width for each tire size (and this can vary w/ different type tires from the same brand). For example, the Toyo page here, when you go to a certain size, 245/40/19 it lists the minimum, "ideal" and maximum wheel widths. In this case a 245/45/19 should be mounted on a minimum 8", maximum 9.5" and best on a 8.5". An 11" wheel on that 245 tire is way stretched, and like mentioned above, not a safe way to roll.
https://www.toyotires.com/tire/patte...e-summer-tires

 

please delete this thread

 

Actually it's good info to keep around. Not asking questions like this and finding out the hard way would be a shame.

 

I was just being a smarta**

 

I know it's prob not the best idea, I was asking because I see a lot of the stanced guys going with those types of specs. I like the look, and I want to achieve that as well, however it is my daily so idk if these guys are just putting them on for photo shoots and that's it or maybe driving a different car as a commuter I just wasn't sure. I guess a better way to rephrase my original question would be this: Are those wheel specs practical as a daily driver (without driving aggressive)?

 

Practical is mounting tires on the wheel widths that the tire company recommends, and running your alignment within factory specs to maximize treadwear and have a safe & predictable handling vehicle.

If you want the hellaflush setup there will be compromises in handling, safety, drive-ability. Not something best suited for a daily driver for sure.

 

I'll rephrase the answer: HELL FREAKING NO! Those widths are what come on the OEM sport wheels that are 8.5" and 9" wide. Stretching any tire out 1.5" and 2" beyond its design is not something that anyone with good sense can recommend as being safe to drive. Normally or "spiritedly". Can it physically be done? Probably. Are they practical for a daily driver? Well, I already gave you the answer to that.

 

mild stretch is okay, as the factory tires come slightly stretched, if youre poking lip or wheel. i wouldnt recommend autocrossing or anything like that..

 

Had no plans to track it or anything. I'm more of a "low and slow" type of guy. However, I don't always go 50 on the highway but I also never go dangerously fast either. I had a G35 for 3 years with 9.5 and 10.5 with 225 and 245 stretched. Not as much of a stretch but a stretch. I'd be doing the same type of driving with the same type of tire specs but on wheels that are .5 inches wider. I know what I was running on my G35 was stretch enough, I just didn't know how much more I was pushing the limit with my newly proposed specs (Original post). Again, I daily drive my car to and from work (about 50 miles total) 5 times a week. Thanks all.