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Slynke
11-02-2005, 03:14 AM
OK, I did my first major mod, which was upgrading from the stock 15" steelies/hub caps to some rims.. Check it out:

18x8" wrapped in Eagle F1 GS-D3 (225/35/18)
http://xs53.xs.to/pics/05442/rims02.jpg
http://xs53.xs.to/pics/05442/tires.jpg

Now I just need to lower it, because it looks like I'm driving a 4x4 thanks to the super low-profile tires.. haha :cool:
mischief
11-02-2005, 04:11 AM
looks nice but 35 thats very low keep your eyes out on the road
how low you are u going
rendoll911
11-02-2005, 04:32 AM
nice wheels! now paint those side skirts
robcarync
11-02-2005, 09:11 AM
agreed...painted side skirts is a great addition....too bad i cant afford them :(
davep-uk
11-02-2005, 10:56 AM
those shoes look really good!

any fitment problems or rubbing on full lock?

be careful when you lower it cos it can cause trouble with grounding out, especially at high speed on uneven surfaces. your Cat is an expensive piece of kit to replace if it gets smashed.
Slynke
11-02-2005, 02:36 PM
I dropped down to a 35 profile because there was a chance that the 40s would rub on full lock, so I played it safe. Absolutely NO rubbing whatsoever, not even on full lock.

As for bumps, I live in Tampa, so the roads CAN be ****ty, but I've been driving cars on lowpros and slammed for a while now (my cars and friends), so I know where the spots to miss are, ect.

Sideskirts & bumpers are next after lowering (Painted skirts and rear, E36 M3 front) hopefully, if money is right. Honestly not sure how much I want to lower, just want to get rid of that damn wheel gap, and my stock shocks/struts are shot, so I figured I would do both at the same time.
PettitWC
11-02-2005, 03:39 PM
yo man those look awesome and they'll look even better after you lower it!
GREX1969
11-02-2005, 09:26 PM
ohhhhhh Shinny - looking real good. :cool:
Tyler
11-03-2005, 12:02 AM
Looking good,but you gotta paint the sideskirts/bumpers.
Platanos
11-03-2005, 01:16 AM
I dropped down to a 35 profile because there was a chance that the 40s would rub on full lock, so I played it safe.

i went with a 235/40/18 and i have no rubbing what so ever. its pretty damn close but it clears. i don't know what you guys mean by "full lock":confused:? explain please...
AlaskaBlue
11-03-2005, 02:45 AM
Full lock is with the steering wheel turn all the way to one side. If a car is just barely not rubbing on full lock at stock height I would have major reservations about lowering it with out fender rolling.
AlaskaBlue
11-03-2005, 02:49 AM
Car looks nice. I generally don't like chrome, but I like it on the red.
Slynke
11-03-2005, 12:38 PM
Yea, I was a little nervous when I ordered them, because I too am not a huge fan of chrome, but the wheels just looked too nice and I forced myself into it, and I am glad I did.. You won't believe the looks I get. 75% of the people I pass (both on foot and in car) stare at me as I drive by..