stretching the wrap on bindings

i just rode my 04 nice RG1 bindings for the first time and the wrap on them was way extreme. they were real hard to get in and out of. they have 2 laces and a rachet on them to make them snug and I was just wondering if it would hurt anything to try and stretch the wrap out a little bit to make them easier to get in and out of and if it wont hurt anything does anyone have any suggestions on how to do this? thanks