Legasee Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 What time is it now in Texas?..u up early and yes...PLEASE do post more pics! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 It seems that your gaps are less now with the new wheel set-up...I'm hoping that the wheels that I'm getting in 18x7.0 (Xenonk recommended 225/40/18) will look like yours--wit the less gap *pics! pics! pics!* In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 What time is it now in Texas?..u up early and yes...PLEASE do post more pics! It's a bit after 10 here. I'm up by 6am every workday and 8am every school day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 It seems that your gaps are less now with the new wheel set-up...I'm hoping that the wheels that I'm getting in 18x7.0 (Xenonk recommended 225/40/18) will look like yours--wit the less gap *pics! pics! pics!* They are a bit less. My front gaps are larger than the rears...this wasn't really appearent with the stockers...kinda weird. 18x7? What wheels/tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 They are a bit less. My front gaps are larger than the rears...this wasn't really appearent with the stockers...kinda weird. I guess since your new tires overall diameter is bigger (it's getting closer to the wheel well), and since it's getting closer, it's easier for the eye to catch the gap since it takes a shorter amount of time for the eye to scan from the tire to the wheelwheel...anyways ....*chanting...more pics more pics* 18x7? What wheels/tires? I'm getting some RO_JA in 18x7.0 with 42 offset... as far as tires...I'm going with something that's quiet and softer ride in 225/40/18...thinkin about the Toyo Proxes 4... In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 I guess since your new tires overall diameter is bigger (it's getting closer to the wheel well), and since it's getting closer, it's easier for the eye to catch the gap since it takes a shorter amount of time for the eye to scan from the tire to the wheelwheel...anyways ....*chanting...more pics more pics* 18x7? What wheels/tires? I'm getting some RO_JA in 18x7.0 with 42 offset... as far as tires...I'm going with something that's quiet and softer ride in 225/40/18...thinkin about the Toyo Proxes 4... That will work for you, but do you need all seasons or will these be a full summer tire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted April 19, 2005 Share Posted April 19, 2005 i'm looking at using these for all seasons In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 19, 2005 Author Share Posted April 19, 2005 Proxes 4 will work perfect then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 20, 2005 Author Share Posted April 20, 2005 http://img249.echo.cx/img249/2821/img00013ri.jpg http://img249.echo.cx/img249/1925/img00022ac.jpg http://img249.echo.cx/img249/1176/img00031pl.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driggity Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Nice comparison pictures. I should have some similar ones with the stock wheels/tires compared to 225/45 17 RT-615s on 17x8" wheels very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 would 215/45 or 215/40 on 18x8.0 be stretching the rubba too much (high risk for curb rash)?? In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 that's a little thin. 225 minimum I would think. Why get an 8" rim if you don't take advantage of it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted April 21, 2005 Share Posted April 21, 2005 that's a little thin. 225 minimum I would think. Why get an 8" rim if you don't take advantage of it? Well...I just plunged into the 18x8.0 with 46 offset club BECAUSE Drift Monkey has pretty much the identical set-up (in 45 offset) ...AND THANKS Drift Monkey and everyone for the nice pics and info!!! I'm just concerned and don't want to run into any rubbing issues. I noticed that the A-techs with tires tend to stick out a little bit and was wondering if 215/40's or 215/45's would eliminate that problem (not knowing how much the factory suspension allows the car to TRAVEL DOWN when the car goes through bumps while going straight and while turning)....I hope I'm making sense In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 21, 2005 Author Share Posted April 21, 2005 Well...I just plunged into the 18x8.0 with 46 offset club BECAUSE Drift Monkey has pretty much the identical set-up (in 45 offset) ...AND THANKS Drift Monkey and everyone for the nice pics and info!!! I'm just concerned and don't want to run into any rubbing issues. I noticed that the A-techs with tires tend to stick out a little bit and was wondering if 215/40's or 215/45's would eliminate that problem (not knowing how much the factory suspension allows the car to TRAVEL DOWN when the car goes through bumps while going straight and while turning)....I hope I'm making sense Nah, Azenis just run extra wide mate. You'll be fine running 225/40/18 Proxes 4s on there I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KawaiiGuy Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 DM, Hey are you experiencing any rubbing with the 18X8? Cause I was planning to go with a 18X8 with a 1.5" lower or 19X8s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 No rubbing at all (for now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I'm lookin at my wheels and I think the rear tires might rub if it goes low enough (about 1 finger space when I'm parked turnining into an uphill slope)...I'm thinkin about removing the rubber strip on the wheel well (I remembered you or Xenonk telling me I might save 3-5mm in attempt to clear the tires). - what is the purpose of those rubber strips? - any cons if I remove them? thanks DM/Xenonk! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted April 29, 2005 Author Share Posted April 29, 2005 NO purpose as far I know. NO cons. I am going to roll my fender when I put coilovers on because the rear is almost completely flush... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JessterCPA Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 http://img26.exs.cx/img26/184/img00149rj.jpg Whoa! Who's the chick??? J/K Love, Jesse btw Wheels look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Whoa! Who's the chick??? J/K Love, Jesse btw Wheels look great. No you did'ent!! (shakes head to and fro) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 I'm lookin at my wheels and I think the rear tires might rub if it goes low enough (about 1 finger space when I'm parked turnining into an uphill slope)...I'm thinkin about removing the rubber strip on the wheel well (I remembered you or Xenonk telling me I might save 3-5mm in attempt to clear the tires). - what is the purpose of those rubber strips? - any cons if I remove them? thanks DM/Xenonk! that rubber strip serves two purposes for both PRO and CON: Pro= 1) to prevent rock chips when your tires kick up on them so your paint doesnt rust there. 2) to prevent people from cutting their fingers on a sharp metal edge. Con= 1) after it rains, water gets trapped under the rubber strip, thus it flakes the paint after X amount of years, so it's going to rust anyway 2) it's taking up room, you can gain as much as 5mm worth of clearance if you roll that fender, it's really not neccessary to have that lip, I dont understand why car makers do that. The front fender lip is there to hold up the fender liner, I dunno why the rear is in such a fashion. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daswrx Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 what off set is that? looks sooooo gooood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 Whoa! Who's the chick??? J/K Love, Jesse btw Wheels look great. ROFL - my hair was even longer since that pic, but I just got a trimz0r this week so it's all tamed and stuff now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scans007 Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 ROFL - my hair was even longer since that pic, but I just got a trimz0r this week so it's all tamed and stuff now... OH no, you went Segorni Weaver style....the boyz are gonna be disappointed, those sexy locks are all gone.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted May 20, 2005 Author Share Posted May 20, 2005 OH no, you went Segorni Weaver style....the boyz are gonna be disappointed, those sexy locks are all gone.... Nah, just a trim....the locks are still there.... People at work didn't even notice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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