2nd Generation Non-Technical and pictures Show off your car & view 2nd gen RX-7 pictures here.

Finally got new wheels!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 02:21 PM
  #26  
Bama420's Avatar
Upside-umop Racing
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Naples, Fl
How much were those because I think I may get the exact same package on my vert.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 02:29 PM
  #27  
RockLobster's Avatar
Let's get silly...
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 10
From: Rosemount, MN
I'll have to find pics or take some in the spring. They are my track rims with RA1s on them so they are not on the car right now...
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 03:07 PM
  #28  
metal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Sewww Speciellllllll
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, BC
Bama, depends who you buy them through. I got them through a local shop at a VERY good price because my friend is good friends with the owners.

I'm a pic ***** today holy. Now that I'm home and on my good monitor, I took a couple more pics in my driveway!







Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 03:50 PM
  #29  
K!NCH's Avatar
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,564
Likes: 26
From: Cincinnati, OH
Very nice.

Nice porche by the way. What model is it?
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 03:59 PM
  #30  
Shainiac's Avatar
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member: 15 Years
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,584
Likes: 50
From: Lyme, CT
With the +0s in the back, you think there is enough room to run a 245 width? About how much room is there between the finder and tire as is?
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:02 PM
  #31  
metal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Sewww Speciellllllll
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, BC
Thx, its my dads, 02 Boxster S.

No there isnt enough room for 245s, thats why Im running 205s, because without the stretch, it'll stick WAY out with this offset, even with my neg camber.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 05:18 PM
  #32  
plainandsimpo's Avatar
Brrap braapp..
Tenured Member: 15 Years
Liked
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
From: Oakland
dude lol i just ordered some of those lol but they are silver 16s 8 . 0
my t2 is also black omg dude you just made my day with these pics
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:01 PM
  #33  
AGENDARX7's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Rohnert park
looks nice. great buy
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:15 PM
  #34  
bl00dlust's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 640
Likes: 0
From: Garland, Texas
they look really ******* good!
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:20 PM
  #35  
LeeTheSlacker's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
From: the nati, ohio
needs more low
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:27 PM
  #36  
Bama420's Avatar
Upside-umop Racing
Tenured Member 05 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 412
Likes: 0
From: Naples, Fl
I'm going to run 225/50/16 on the exact same rim. It'll be on a white vert that currently has stock suspension. Advice on the color rim? I love the Hyper Black and that's what I'm thinking.

I'm loving the pics. All of them so far have been saved to my desktop. Props to a beautiful set-up.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 06:58 PM
  #37  
metal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Sewww Speciellllllll
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, BC
I'd prolly go black with yours.. Careful with the 225s..they'll stick out sooo far outta your fenders.

Lee: NO more low, the tires hit in the front all the time and yeah.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:13 PM
  #38  
LeeTheSlacker's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
From: the nati, ohio
more camber up front and a little more low.

tuck a little tire in the back, perfect.

im about the same up front 16x8 and a 205/50 except im at +15 and an inch or so lower.
i only rub on full lock countersteer. i need more spacer or less camber cause im barely kinda sorta sunk.

a little more camber or some 195's and you should clear everything up front just fine.
Reply
Old Jan 30, 2008 | 07:15 PM
  #39  
Fumi's Avatar
Addicted to the PNW
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 0
From: sumner,wa
wow i wasn't sure at first but now damn that looks great.
good choice
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:35 AM
  #40  
MidnightOwl's Avatar
2 Rotors, 1 Turbo
Tenured Member 20 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,099
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Seeing Caeya's car rocking the red ones nudged me closer to wanting these wheels, now your car has sealed the deal. As Paris Hilton would say "That's hot." I need them!
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 02:08 PM
  #41  
metal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Sewww Speciellllllll
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, BC
I think we've started something
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 04:17 PM
  #42  
Healing's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
From: Seattle
Looks great!

Too bad about the rubbing though, maybe a lower sidewall like 45 or 40 will help.
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 06:24 PM
  #43  
glh-fc's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
From: richmond, bc, canada
lower sidewalls on a stretched tire isn't such a good idea on a daily driver.the slightest sharp pothole or uneven pavement while turning could seperate the tire from the rim.i know there are people who have like 35 or 30 sidewall tires that are stretched but half the time they are showcars.and those who say the drift w/ them they stay on the rim for like a few months at most.not a few years.

plus shorter sidewalls are generally stiffer making it a bit harder to get to seal.
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 08:44 PM
  #44  
CarzArKoo1's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 0
From: California
liking the ride height, sweet deal with the wheels too.
Reply
Old Jan 31, 2008 | 10:55 PM
  #45  
Healing's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 468
Likes: 0
From: Seattle
205mm wide tire is hardly a stretch on an 8" wheel; and you can always move up to a 215 if you really need peace of mind.
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:29 AM
  #46  
LeeTheSlacker's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 301
Likes: 0
From: the nati, ohio
Originally Posted by glh-fc
lower sidewalls on a stretched tire isn't such a good idea on a daily driver.the slightest sharp pothole or uneven pavement while turning could seperate the tire from the rim.i know there are people who have like 35 or 30 sidewall tires that are stretched but half the time they are showcars.and those who say the drift w/ them they stay on the rim for like a few months at most.not a few years.

plus shorter sidewalls are generally stiffer making it a bit harder to get to seal.
theyre 16s.

even if he ran 40's he wouldnt be bending wheels on potholes, althought with such a low profile it would look retarded.

im telling you, more camber or 195s, or both, and your GOLD.

i ran 215/35/18 and those were TINY and i hit all kinds of horrible potholes and guess what? no bendy.

**** like 215's on a 10.5 or 235's on a 11 or 12 will have debeading problems. 205 on an 8 is barrrrely stretched. corolla guys run like 175/185 on 8's all day with no problems. i know a few guys who run 205's on 9's and are completely fine.
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:43 AM
  #47  
CarzArKoo1's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 0
From: California
^^good to know, nice Leetheslacker
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:45 AM
  #48  
CarzArKoo1's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,026
Likes: 0
From: California
Metal, you should get a spoiler to make it nicer =)
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:17 PM
  #49  
metal's Avatar
Thread Starter
Sewww Speciellllllll
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 420
Likes: 0
From: Richmond, BC
Yeah I know 205 is barely stretched, which is what I want. Ideally I don't wanna stretch at all but I can't fit under the fenders without something less wide.

No spoiler > spoiler.
Reply
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 03:32 PM
  #50  
SayNoToPistons's Avatar
Insane Burning Diarrhea
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 0
From: Noo Yawk City / San Diego
Another awesome FC. Mission Accomplished, Metal.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:02 AM.