New Wheels on my VR - Falken 19"s with Falken 452 tires and Rotora brakes
04-25-2008, 08:50 PM
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New Wheels on my VR - Falken 19"s with Falken 452 tires and Rotora brakes
Well I finally did it!
Got rid of my stock crap -
I got a set of Falken Circuit Spec 19" x 8 +45 from wolfy_hockey88 with gunmetal spokes (although it's hard to tell in the pics because of the sun)
I got Falken 542 tires to put on them (245-35-19) - for 140 each - better deal than anything from tirerack
I got a new set of TMPS from Rx8urZ to put on there
and I got a set of drilled and slotted rotors from Rotora... I think it all came together really nice.
I wanted to put some Rays red lugnuts on there -but the ones I bought wouldn't fit into the rim.. so i went with black.. and i need to return the red ones. they were a rip off anyways.
Let me know what you guys think!
Got rid of my stock crap -
I got a set of Falken Circuit Spec 19" x 8 +45 from wolfy_hockey88 with gunmetal spokes (although it's hard to tell in the pics because of the sun)
I got Falken 542 tires to put on them (245-35-19) - for 140 each - better deal than anything from tirerack
I got a new set of TMPS from Rx8urZ to put on there
and I got a set of drilled and slotted rotors from Rotora... I think it all came together really nice.
I wanted to put some Rays red lugnuts on there -but the ones I bought wouldn't fit into the rim.. so i went with black.. and i need to return the red ones. they were a rip off anyways.
Let me know what you guys think!
04-26-2008, 02:00 PM
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I've only been about 20 miles on them.. but I can feel the smaller stuff a little more - because they have shorter sidewalls. as for grip and everything.. i didn't push them very hard because i just changed all the brakes and everything and i need to break them in before i go wild...
08-13-2008, 06:38 AM
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those rims look great - i like the deeep lip - this site is very bad - i just traded a mustang in for my rx8 - i went mod crazy with it - 9000 worth of upgrades - but this site is making me get that mod itch agian - stereo - rims - suspension - fiberglass hood - no cats on the exhaust - oh no - o well - its only money - plus - its my money - uh oh - she's coming - gotta go - later - lol
08-13-2008, 05:59 PM
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I've only been about 20 miles on them.. but I can feel the smaller stuff a little more - because they have shorter sidewalls. as for grip and everything.. i didn't push them very hard because i just changed all the brakes and everything and i need to break them in before i go wild...
After I had mine done, put about 30 miles on them, and took it back so they could be re torqued. It was recommended by the wheel company, so I had it done. I am assuming your wheels are new as mine were? Even the tech said that was a good idea on a new wheel. Just my .02.
08-13-2008, 08:42 PM
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rims not wide enough.. the offset too big.. we have the same fate mate... I juz purchased my volk racing RE30 w/ 19x8 all around too w/ offset + 40.. Those wheels dun flush well with the fender... do u noticed our wheels not protruding enough.. we should get 19x8.5 +30 & 19x9.5 +36 like those members in this forum.. I think those are the most aggresive width and offset.... the solution, we need a pair of good spacer though to push those rims out a bit..
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08-14-2008, 02:07 AM
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rims not wide enough.. the offset too big.. we have the same fate mate... I juz purchased my volk racing RE30 w/ 19x8 all around too w/ offset + 40.. Those wheels dun flush well with the fender... do u noticed our wheels not protruding enough.. we should get 19x8.5 +30 & 19x9.5 +36 like those members in this forum.. I think those are the most aggresive width and offset.... the solution, we need a pair of good spacer though to push those rims out a bit..
wikked. looks great.. and thanks for all you electronics help on the forum.
beers
08-14-2008, 11:15 AM
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Thanks for the thread ressurection from april and the comments and suggestions.. yeah i noticed the wheels are "in" just a bit and the front could stand to be lowered an inch or so, but honestly i don't think i'm gonna do all that.. the cost and time it would take to do a drop like that just isn't worh it to me.. and maybe I should get some spacers, but I like it just the way it is 
less chance for me to curb them on something, which i am known to do and scared to death of every drive through i go through.. lol
less chance for me to curb them on something, which i am known to do and scared to death of every drive through i go through.. lol
looks great man
08-16-2008, 07:38 PM
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wikked: those look WICKED! nicely done man
