18x10 & 18x9 on my S4
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Originally Posted by Bigretardhead
no, I did not notice that he was from Hawaii.... but even so, where are the tires being stretched? all I see is wide body with normal fitting tires, which aren't even on the wheels yet as of the last posting. and this gives you experience with stretched tires... how?
It wasn't about stretching.
I would never do that, cause I prefer skill over trying to **** with the tire / wheel combination to get the car to handle how I want to.
I ordered a set of 17x9's with 215/40R17 azenis on them (which is a pretty damn big stretch) from discount tire direct.... does that count as a authorized tire dealer? (no, its not local). but I have local shops mount tires for me all the time....
no matter who does it, falken is not going to sponsor a car that is built to the point where it won't win. that would be like them getting a driver that can't drive good enough to win. they may not build the car themselves, but they sure is hell aren't going to put their name on, and pay for a car that can't win.
you're right, almost all types of motorsports do deal with tire failures. and how many of these failures are DUE to the tires being stretched? if the tires are failing and causing the drivers to loose BECAUSE they are stretched, and manufacturers know that not running stretched tires will make the tires not fail.... or even decrease the chances of them failing, which would significantly increase the chances of them winning, do you think they would start running tires that aren't stretched? hell yes they would. I don't think they would hesitate to sacrifice a style that 99% of people don't notice if it will significantly increase their chances of winning.
Performance and fitment.
Thank you for your comments.
-Ted
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From: In the driver's seat.
Originally Posted by RETed
I think they are RS Watanabe RS-8's?
-Ted
-Ted
Originally Posted by RETed
I think they are RS Watanabe RS-8's?
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so, how come the thread starter isn't posting anymore? i want some answers!
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Originally Posted by RETed
I brought that point up because some dufus was making a comment on "weak" offsets.
It wasn't about stretching.
I would never do that, cause I prefer skill over trying to **** with the tire / wheel combination to get the car to handle how I want to.
It wasn't about stretching.
I would never do that, cause I prefer skill over trying to **** with the tire / wheel combination to get the car to handle how I want to.
Discount tire actually sold you a set like that mounted?
So how many times did that Falken car win?
Your comment just contradicted what some of the other idiots were talking about...
Performance and fitment.
Thank you for your comments.
-Ted
Performance and fitment.
Thank you for your comments.
-Ted
. thank you for yours.
My friend has 18x10 255/40/17's and 18x9 225/40/17s In the 5-zigen fn01r-Cs and all his sit flush. The back is stretched a BIT but its not even really noticable. Ill get pics of i can. Those works look disgusting. Ruined a pefectly good set of wheels. The trend of stretched tires is not in the rx7 world...because as rich stated...if you were making any decent power to have the tires spin when i get on the gas...you wouldnt be getting tires that small on those 10s. There is NO reason for it...it looks stupid..the point of an offset is to sit flush with the fender..and fit as much rubber on there at the same time.
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Originally Posted by streetpower
here are my 18 x9 225 40
and 18 x 10.5 285 40 works on my s4
sean
and 18 x 10.5 285 40 works on my s4
sean
thats BNsports kit, right? where did you get it? and how much $$$ if you don't mind me asking...
a 30 offset and 35 offset is easily doable on an FC.
but the thread starters' offset are +17 front and+4 rear. Now imagine about 20mm pushed out from where your wheels sit now. how can that be possible on stock fenders?
but the thread starters' offset are +17 front and+4 rear. Now imagine about 20mm pushed out from where your wheels sit now. how can that be possible on stock fenders?
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Originally Posted by streetpower
here are my 18 x9 225 40
and 18 x 10.5 285 40 works on my s4
sean
and 18 x 10.5 285 40 works on my s4
sean
Good choice on bodykit, poor execution and details!
A ******* racing stripe!!?!!?!? C'mon!!!
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I just don't get what exactly what the hell the point of getting some big *** wheels, just to rubber-band some tiny-*** tires over them, doesn't make any sense and to me it looks stupid.
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hey dorifto_PG, just wandering, what car are you getting when you sell your S13?(or do you already have one?) I've been drooling over your S13 for a while now... so I can't wait to see what you do with the next one. 
Originally Posted by RotaryXplosion7
amazing how many stupid people can post on one thread, props to you Rob looks bomb as ****!
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the size, wheel, and offset he posted up, they shouldn't be functional. can't even turn the wheel without shredding it up.
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
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Originally Posted by Jaiyurai
then you must be an idiot. do you also like the inability to turn?
the size, wheel, and offset he posted up, they shouldn't be functional. can't even turn the wheel without shredding it up.
the size, wheel, and offset he posted up, they shouldn't be functional. can't even turn the wheel without shredding it up.
"Don't make the wheels fit the car. Make the car fit the wheels."-Genetic
Last edited by RotaryXplosion7; Sep 4, 2006 at 10:22 PM.
