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06-11-13, 02:44 AM
#1630
Just going to drive to auto-x and race on them (I am too lazy to change wheels/tires).
They seem like a compound that will heat cycle out since when they get hot and cool off there is a slightly harder crust.
I should have gotten R888 'cause they are cheap in the size and I miss driving the FD on the street.
They are grippy though. Sidewall is ho hum, but grip is awesome for a tire with tread pattern.
They seem like a compound that will heat cycle out since when they get hot and cool off there is a slightly harder crust.
I should have gotten R888 'cause they are cheap in the size and I miss driving the FD on the street.
They are grippy though. Sidewall is ho hum, but grip is awesome for a tire with tread pattern.
06-12-13, 09:26 PM
#1632
I plan on running a similar setup to this. Took me forever but I finally found the wheel specs. These are 18x10 +38 front, 18x10 +18 rear.
I found some wheels that are 18x9.5 +20 and 18x9.5 +38. How do you think these will look compared? And what tires should i run to look similar to these?
I plan on rolling the fender and if a must, a small pull. Thanks.
I found some wheels that are 18x9.5 +20 and 18x9.5 +38. How do you think these will look compared? And what tires should i run to look similar to these?
I plan on rolling the fender and if a must, a small pull. Thanks.
06-13-13, 10:08 AM
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I plan on running a similar setup to this. Took me forever but I finally found the wheel specs. These are 18x10 +38 front, 18x10 +18 rear.
I found some wheels that are 18x9.5 +20 and 18x9.5 +38. How do you think these will look compared? And what tires should i run to look similar to these?
I plan on rolling the fender and if a must, a small pull. Thanks.
I found some wheels that are 18x9.5 +20 and 18x9.5 +38. How do you think these will look compared? And what tires should i run to look similar to these?
I plan on rolling the fender and if a must, a small pull. Thanks.
Go on this website Offset Calculator to see the difference in widths/offset from one wheel to another.
Fronts will retract 6mm and the rears (running the et20's on the back) would retract 8mm. you could always run 5mm spacers to push the wheels out that little bit more and they'd be off by a few mm.
06-13-13, 11:44 AM
#1634
Go on this website Offset Calculator to see the difference in widths/offset from one wheel to another.
Fronts will retract 6mm and the rears (running the et20's on the back) would retract 8mm. you could always run 5mm spacers to push the wheels out that little bit more and they'd be off by a few mm.
Fronts will retract 6mm and the rears (running the et20's on the back) would retract 8mm. you could always run 5mm spacers to push the wheels out that little bit more and they'd be off by a few mm.
Awesome. Thanks. What about a tire size?
06-15-13, 02:50 PM
#1645
I'll post better pics this week. They were an absolute bitch to get apart as no where has the correct bit to fit the bolts. I had to tap a 9mm over each bolt on the front and slowly and painfully break them free. I just used stainless button head bolts with stainless nuts to rebuild them. Lots of time but for the price I have in them well worth it. I painted the rear part of the barrels flat black which look great with the silver metallic powder coat and polished lips. I like that you won't seen many sets of these wheels out there either.
06-16-13, 08:06 PM
#1646
I can finally contribute to this thread after ten years!
My old school set up:
CCW Classics 17x10(F), 17x11(R), 7.5" backspacing; bengal black (gloss) outer barrel finish, black magic (satin) center finish; ARP wheel hardware; Kumho Escta XS 255/40/17(F), 295/35/17(R); Kics Project R26 Lug Nuts
Initial install:
After a little drop:
My old school set up:
CCW Classics 17x10(F), 17x11(R), 7.5" backspacing; bengal black (gloss) outer barrel finish, black magic (satin) center finish; ARP wheel hardware; Kumho Escta XS 255/40/17(F), 295/35/17(R); Kics Project R26 Lug Nuts
Initial install:
After a little drop:
06-18-13, 10:55 AM
#1648
I'll post better pics this week. They were an absolute bitch to get apart as no where has the correct bit to fit the bolts. I had to tap a 9mm over each bolt on the front and slowly and painfully break them free. I just used stainless button head bolts with stainless nuts to rebuild them. Lots of time but for the price I have in them well worth it. I painted the rear part of the barrels flat black which look great with the silver metallic powder coat and polished lips. I like that you won't seen many sets of these wheels out there either.
BTW, original bolt should be E12 torx if I am not mistaken.
06-24-13, 01:40 PM
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http://bit.ly/10nlmIj I'd like to buy these for my FD. I'm having trouble being sure they'll clear my calipers. Any suggestions? Thank you! 18x9.5, +35 & 18x8.5, +30