Stretched Tyres
Streched tyres are the new trend, with more and more people wanting 'the look'. However, before you stretch your tyres, here are some legal requirements that you need to be aware of.
1. there's NO WARRANTY for stretched tyres!
2. refer to NZ's LVVTA guide which states that tyres must be an appropriate selection for the type and width of wheel to which they are fitted.
3. If your tyre size cannot be found in the guide, then use the table below as the recommended tyre width.
| Rim width | Minimum tyre width | Ideal tyre width | Maximum tyre width |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,0 Inches | 155 mm | 165 or 175 mm | 185 mm |
| 5,5 Inches | 165 mm | 175 or 185 mm | 195 mm |
| 6,0 Inches | 175 mm | 185 or 195 mm | 205 mm |
| 6,5 Inches | 185 mm | 195 or 205 mm | 215 mm |
| 7,0 Inches | 195 mm | 205 or 215 mm | 225 mm |
| 7,5 Inches | 205 mm | 215 or 225 mm | 235 mm |
| 8,0 Inches | 215 mm | 225 or 235 mm | 245 mm |
| 8,5 Inches | 225 mm | 235 or 245 mm | 255 mm |
| 9,0 Inches | 235 mm | 245 or 255 mm | 265 mm |
| 9,5 Inches | 245 mm | 255 or 265 mm | 275 mm |
| 10,0 Inches | 255 mm | 265 or 275 mm | 285 mm |
| 10,5 Inches | 265 mm | 275 or 285 mm | 295 mm |
| 11,0 Inches | 275 mm | 285 or 295 mm | 305 mm |
| 11,5 Inches | 285 mm | 295 or 305 mm | 315 mm |
| 12,0 Inches | 295 mm | 305 or 315 mm | 325 mm |
| 12,5 Inches | 305 mm | 315 or 325 mm | 335 mm |
