Roll call - 8"+ wide wheels
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From: MIAMI
I got my wheels on but the amounts of rubbing and scraping are massive. I cant get it out of the driveway to take pics until I do some trimming on the front bumper and the arches. Hopefully I'll have pics up tomorrow.
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Would 195/50/16 look ridiculous? I didn't place my order yet at costco because i was uncertain about the tire size lol. I'm pretty sure my 195/55's would look too tall but i'll try them on anyways tomorrow morning to see about the stretching look. It's Goodyear/Eagle NCT5 btw. Probably doesn't stretch well either. ha!
Edit:
Here's 195/45/16's. So the 55's will look similar, just taller? I don't mind that look.
Edit:
Here's 195/45/16's. So the 55's will look similar, just taller? I don't mind that look.
Last edited by Cudda_Kine; Jan 29, 2010 at 10:48 PM.
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From: MIAMI
Would 195/50/16 look ridiculous? I didn't place my order yet at costco because i was uncertain about the tire size lol. I'm pretty sure my 195/55's would look too tall but i'll try them on anyways tomorrow morning to see about the stretching look. It's Goodyear/Eagle NCT5 btw. Probably doesn't stretch well either. ha!
Edit:
Here's 195/45/16's. So the 55's will look similar, just taller? I don't mind that look.
Edit:
Here's 195/45/16's. So the 55's will look similar, just taller? I don't mind that look.
These are 195/50/15
Guess I'll post my pictures and stats yet again 
Gonna probably be changing to new wheels next spring since these come off for winter soon.
Wheel/Model: BBS RM012 2-piece rims with custom Schmidt lips
Offset: ET13 F, ET8 R
Wheel Size: 15x8, 15x8.5
Tire Size: 205/50/15 on all four (Dunlop direzza)
Suspension: Megans drop=I dont know....a lot 2.5"+
Camber Settings: -2.5 F, probably -1.5 ? R
Rubbing: None up front...a little in the rear because i haven't set the camber to my specs yet. Arches were trimmed
Gonna probably be changing to new wheels next spring since these come off for winter soon.Wheel/Model: BBS RM012 2-piece rims with custom Schmidt lips
Offset: ET13 F, ET8 R
Wheel Size: 15x8, 15x8.5
Tire Size: 205/50/15 on all four (Dunlop direzza)
Suspension: Megans drop=I dont know....a lot 2.5"+
Camber Settings: -2.5 F, probably -1.5 ? R
Rubbing: None up front...a little in the rear because i haven't set the camber to my specs yet. Arches were trimmed
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From: MIAMI
It does rub pretty hardcore though
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The 912's are probably a little more advanced, but don't stretch nearly as well.
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From: Ft. Riley, KS
Right on, good to know. After I save up for another set of wheels (if I get that far), I'm definitely going for the stretch/slammed look, prolly on some 16's.
Anyone have a pic of Clubbies with the stretch look? I have one, but it's on my HD that isn't here. :( Was gonna post it to see if anyone could identify it.
Anyone have a pic of Clubbies with the stretch look? I have one, but it's on my HD that isn't here. :( Was gonna post it to see if anyone could identify it.
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From: MIAMI
Also, a 195/55 on an 8" rim wont really stretch at all. It'd be closer to square than stretched.
You're in Hawaii right? Did you go to Hellaflush 4? There were WAY more cars than I thought there would be out there. Im sure there are PLENTY of people that can help you get tires locally.
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I live on Maui lol, not Oahu. I've ordered the 15x10 et12 (6"Backspace) White Diamond Racing Wheels two days ago. I'm looking for tires now. Will it be "more legal" if i get 205's and stretch them? Since that's what europe does to pass legal laws. If not, then i'll just get the 225/45's.
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I live on Maui lol, not Oahu. I've ordered the 15x10 et12 (6"Backspace) White Diamond Racing Wheels two days ago. I'm looking for tires now. Will it be "more legal" if i get 205's and stretch them? Since that's what europe does to pass legal laws. If not, then i'll just get the 225/45's.
Last edited by Creeve; Mar 17, 2010 at 05:46 PM.
