 New Wheel Package, help!, Guru's! JON, KYLE, HAROLD this means you! |
 Apr 20, 2011 - 2:21 PM
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When I get my tax return back, I might be looking at a new set of rims.
I've had a local performance shop spec out a set I've had my eye on for some time, but now I need the pro's opinions. I think I want to stretch the rubber on these rims too, because I really dig that ultra-low profile look Here's what the performance shop came up with: ---- start quote ------ 2x Forged 5zigen FN01R 18X7.5 +35 - 328.00 each 2x Forged 5zigen FN01R 18X8.5 +35 - 362.00 each For the tires I would recommend the following. 215/35/18 Dunlop Direzza DZ101 – 181.42 each Kumho Ecsta SPT - $175.85 each Yokohama Prada Spec 2 - $209.25 each Yokohama S-Drive - $209.25 each Kumho AST - $138.27 each ----- end quote ----- Now, they only recommended one size of tire, and if you'll notice I was hoping to put the wider rims in the rear.... so that doesn't make any sense to me. But from your experience, what would be the tire size I should be looking for in order to get a good stretched look? And opinions on the rims? I wanted a strong forged 18" rim that would be lighter in weight than average, and I've always liked the look of the FN01R's.  Will the offset I've ordered work properly...?I'm looking to get as hella flush as I can, and barely understand the camber, offset, and toe-in lingo, so please help in anyway you can. I should also mention that I've purchased Tanabe Sustec Pro Type I coilovers and ST Sway Bars w/ twos endlinks that will be going on before the rims arrive, so I want to ensure that I don't "rub" too much. I'm all for rolling fenders, but I need help ensuring that the specs are correct so that I have good fitment. Thanks guys! This post has been edited by KAOS: Apr 20, 2011 - 2:22 PM -------------------- |
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Apr 21, 2011 - 8:48 AM
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I will never understand putting a 215 on a 9" wide wheel. Heck im trying to squeeze 255's on 8" wide. Tire prices are a little high, shop tirerack and save.
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May 25, 2011 - 1:45 PM
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QUOTE (jmeyer @ Apr 21, 2011 - 7:48 AM)  I will never understand putting a 215 on a 9" wide wheel. Heck im trying to squeeze 255's on 8" wide. Tire prices are a little high, shop tirerack and save. stretched look, which i am not a fan of. looks good on certain cars though. cheapest is ebay, period. i compared the same tires from ebay and tirerack and ebay had em' at $60 cheaper with free shipping. 255's on 8" wide will make it look like monster truck tires dude. i have 235's on my 8" and they look huge. QUOTE (KAOS @ May 25, 2011 - 10:22 AM) Anyone know if 245/40/17 would fit on the rear? if it's the same setup from the first post, you'll be fine. --------------------  |
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May 25, 2011 - 2:00 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (block @ May 25, 2011 - 12:45 PM) QUOTE (jmeyer @ Apr 21, 2011 - 7:48 AM) I will never understand putting a 215 on a 9" wide wheel. Heck im trying to squeeze 255's on 8" wide. Tire prices are a little high, shop tirerack and save. stretched look, which i am not a fan of. looks good on certain cars though. cheapest is ebay, period. i compared the same tires from ebay and tirerack and ebay had em' at $60 cheaper with free shipping. 255's on 8" wide will make it look like monster truck tires dude. i have 235's on my 8" and they look huge. QUOTE (KAOS @ May 25, 2011 - 10:22 AM) Anyone know if 245/40/17 would fit on the rear? if it's the same setup from the first post, you'll be fine. I'm not sure the offset yet, I will hopefully hear back from the seller tonight about them... I'm assuming anything over +35 offset and I'm screwed? -------------------- |
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KAOS New Wheel Package, help! Apr 20, 2011 - 2:21 PM
Cs91 I would get another tire size then 215/35. I am ru... Apr 20, 2011 - 3:04 PM 808celica what do you want 2 different widths? Is that the l... Apr 20, 2011 - 3:47 PM
KAOS QUOTE (808celica @ Apr 20, 2011 - 2... Apr 21, 2011 - 8:51 AM Promasta with those sizes you don't need to go staggere... Apr 20, 2011 - 6:02 PM spolski07 federal 595's are great performing tires for t... Apr 20, 2011 - 6:20 PM block QUOTE (KAOS @ May 25, 2011 - 2:00 PM... May 25, 2011 - 2:09 PM KAOS QUOTE (block @ May 25, 2011 - 1:09 P... May 25, 2011 - 2:51 PM 808celica shoot for the lowest you can without passing +10 Apr 22, 2011 - 4:24 AM KAOS Anyone know if 245/40/17 would fit on the rear? May 25, 2011 - 11:22 AM block im not sure about the high offset though. just tr... May 25, 2011 - 2:19 PM Promasta So you are looking at 17s now instead of 18s? Thos... May 25, 2011 - 8:23 PM trdproven if you don't need them stretched for hellaflus... May 25, 2011 - 10:01 PM 808celica 235 on 8 halfs will look like over inflated stock ... May 26, 2011 - 1:26 AM trdproven true, thats why wasnt sure. May 26, 2011 - 2:23 AM Promasta proven, 225/40/17s are no longer made by any manuf... May 26, 2011 - 11:14 PM trdproven ^ really, for Nitto is that just recent, I just bo... May 29, 2011 - 10:06 AM |
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