Beading a stretched tyre or tire using a bicycle tube

How to bead a stretched tyre without using explosions, compressed air or other silliness.

For a 17-inch tyre you need to use a 16-inch bicycle tube. 15-14, etc... The mistakes are included to show you what not to do.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• stretch
• tire
• tyre
• bead

[z33twinturbo]

can someone explain to me what's cool about stretched tires? I really don't see it...

[g0j1ra]

@z33twinturbo stretching tires lets you run very tight clearances between the body and the wheel. Many people like this look, others do not. There are many different ways for people to enjoy modifying cars, this is one of them.

[z33twinturbo]

@g0j1ra Hmm. i personally go for the flush look by getting the widest wheels/tires I can get on my car. Now that the Z is going widebody the 305 rear aint shit... gotta get spacers at least until I can afford 12 inch wheels :/

[g0j1ra]

I agree with you @z33twinturbo I definitely think the squarer sidewall suits a Z33/Z34 better.

For other cars it also really depends on ride height. If the sidewall of the tire is lower than the fender I prefer non-stretched, if the sidewall is inside the fender then stretched tires can give a really nice look.

I hope you can upload some videos of your car in action!

[smithtireco]

is the only reason for the inner tube to hold the air in untill it gets to the rim and seals?

[g0j1ra]

@smithtireco yes, that's right. This tire is not very stretched so the gap is only small.

[g0j1ra]

@stevepitbull I am from Australia where we spell it tyre, but I changed the title as you recommended.

To be honest this video gets lots of hate, so I am not sure if I want more hits to be honest!!!

Good idea with the soap, if I make another video I will show that

[moondog203]

A very good solution to a problem that doesn't need to be solved.

[rodaustintx75]

@z33twinturbo cool if you have machine. Doucheroid

[Bryanmclarenbulmer]

Not just for looks. A stretched tire also stiffens the sidewall and makes the tire roll over on itself less in corners.

[NortheDominator]

i have 15inch lancer oz rims.. they have i 2 have 195 55 15 and 2 have 205 60 15 not sure how wide the rim is but what size tire would be perfect for stretching??

[GodsNotReal95]

@z33twinturbo how do i figure out the dimensions i want for a good flush?

[SKDSUP]

the bike tube i used has been pinched on the bead seat! how to i get it out? or prevent it from pinching! HELP!