Drifting, hellaflush, slammed, tire stretch blog/bash thread.

[Max777]

Originally Posted by RETed

So you're basically doing it just for looks?

-Ted

YES, YES, YES! I think the whole point of amateur drifting is honestly to look cool... People get into it because it looks cool. If you drift, you are considered cool. When you build your car for drifting, people often say that it looks cool.

To people in the drift scene, it makes sense to run bigger wheels and less tires to get the same traction as smaller wheels and normal tires because it makes the car stand out more. What drifters like is to get noticed, and be given compliments on their car/driving/personal style.... some will deny this, but I'll openly admit that what people think, and their complements make me feel good about myself.

Of course, there is the driving aspect of it, the "rebel" aspect of it, and a lot of other stuff that goes behind it all.

The whole reason drifting took off was because it was "cool", which to young people, along with having fun, is all that really matters.

In the end, I hope this post at least helps people understand the MENTALITY of stretching tires, and drift wheel fitment from a different stand point.