For the most part, I'm happy. It's my second mod. First being, tinted windows. Third will hopefully be H-sport springs, just to give it a sportier, more aggressive look. Input anyone?

 

congrats on the motegis! i run a ff6 set on my S too....

lowering springs will be nice on your car... i was thinkin about those on mine... but if im gonna get them i think i might as well go for coil overs.. tat is until i got enuf money! and when i can change my 215/45 tires out so it won't rub!

 

Panganiban,

Great look. I see some Falken Ziex ZE-512s in 205/45-17.
How is the ride quality" Handling, road noise, comfort, dry and wet traction?
Should work fine for you.

H-sports will help the cornering performance but add a bit more roughness to the ride over anything but smooth roads. Most of the time it's fine. A 19mm rear swaybar should also help with less understeer and more neutral cornering.

 

Very schnazzy wheels! Nice choice.

 

Thanks! Yeah after debating to go with either the 205s vs the 215s, I ultimately decided to go with the 205s to avoid rubbing when I get my H-sports. Handling has been pretty good, except today that if I let go of the steering wheel, it slightly sways towards the right. It's really minor though, so it could be the roads. I mean although it is very slight, could there ab explanation to this. The car is brand new(a month and a half), so I don't think it could be the alignment already.
Noise is quiet and comfort has been pretty good so far. I guess we'll wait and see.

Also, other than the fact that my car is a little slower(due to the 21lb wheels), are there any other disadvantages or long term problems?

 

If you want to compare your stock MC wheels- 15" holeys with Conti 175/65-15 tires vs your new wheels then-

For your new wheels-

Pros
Much nicer look-Even better with the H-sports in.
Much better handling-cornering
Will work for everyday use or for driving events.
Overall really dresses up the MC (makes me think it is a "scoopless MCS")

Cons
Slightly stiffer ride, the Contis are pretty smooth
Higher cost for each replacement tire.
If tires are more performance oriented then they won't last as long.
Slightly worse gas mileage due to greater weight and higher rolling resistance of the wider lower profile tires.
Slightly higher chance of tramlining but depends on which tire.

 

Much Better than stock! Meez think:smile:

 

Thanks for the input so far.

 

Looks great. Nice car. I think you'll like the H-Sport springs. Will be putting new 215/45 17 to replace my 205/45 !7 soon. Hope there isn't any rubbing but that's what I have cutting/grinding tools for!

 

Thanks Tomslick!

 

looks good! :smile: