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Old May 8, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Finally have my Volks mounted

I know I said I was going to put the wheels on once I got my Megan coil overs on. Unfortunately, after I was done getting the tires on, I didn't have any time left to pick up my coil overs from FedEx. So I'll have to do them tomorrow. And the sway bars are on back order for 2 weeks

So anyways, the Volks are mounted now and they fit better than I originally thought. The sizes are 8.5 +29 up front and 9.5 +48 in the rear. Tires are 245/35/19 and 255/35/19.

I was concerned that the +48 in the rear would look odd with the +29 in the front, so I bought some 15mm spacers for the rear. But after I mounted them, they stuck out too far, I'd say about 3/4" out too far, definitely would've had fender clearance issues. So I decided to try with the spacers off, and they fit perfectly.

I'll get some side shots once I get the coil overs installed.




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Old May 8, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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love the red and black look!
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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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got any side shots?
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Old May 9, 2009 | 03:32 AM
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definitely drop it
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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If it wasn't for the polished lip I think they'd look fantastic. As-is...good.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
definitely drop it
wb NGO
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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are you sure you want us to see your rims? lol b'coz your shots were to far and special night shot.... lol anyways let us see a closer one...

but looks good to me tho....
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:58 AM
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get us some better pics
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:14 AM
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I love the black wheels with the polished lip, especially on VR. Let's see some side shots, plz!!
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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Those are sexy volks...
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Old May 9, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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no offense, but those pics are terrible. Take some during the day at different angles and some up close shots.

- did you stretch your old tires or are those a new?
- why only 255 in the rear on a 9.5 inch wide wheel?
- needs a drop, can't wait to see pics after your coilover install
- rear offset is still "no bueno"
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Old May 9, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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cant wait to see it on c'overs
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Old May 9, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
no offense, but those pics are terrible. Take some during the day at different angles and some up close shots.

- did you stretch your old tires or are those a new?
- why only 255 in the rear on a 9.5 inch wide wheel?
- needs a drop, can't wait to see pics after your coilover install
- rear offset is still "no bueno"

Yeah, the install was finished late so I was unable to get any decent shots.

1. No, they are new.
2. I often have passengers riding in the back, so in order to prevent any rubbing, I went with that size.
3. Pics coming later this afternoon
4. Ok
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Old May 9, 2009 | 01:00 PM
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Just return from FedEx. Here are some pics of the coilovers before I install.








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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Well, I only had time to take care of the front assemblies today. I'll have to finish the rear tomorrow morning.

But just so folks can see how it looks so far, I drove up to the gas station and snapped some pictures. Keep in mind the rear coilovers aren't installed yet. As for the front height, there is no rubbing up to this point, although the black part below the bumper scraped as I hit a nice-sized dip. I'll raise it up another 1/2" tomorrow.




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Old May 9, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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wheels are hot congrats!!!

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Old May 9, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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niiice....get that suspension corrected. front is way to low compared to the front.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
niiice....get that suspension corrected. front is way to low compared to the front.
Thanks.

Like I said, the rear coilovers aren't installed yet. I didn't have time today to finish . And I will raise the front up another 1/2" also.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dwdgsi04
Yeah, the install was finished late so I was unable to get any decent shots.

2. I often have passengers riding in the back, so in order to prevent any rubbing, I went with that size.
a slight roll or shave should fix that problem..If it were me, I would have went with 275's or stretched the shyt out of some 245's or lower..
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Old May 9, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Wheels are hot dude, congrats like I said, can't go wrong with Volks...
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
- why only 255 in the rear on a 9.5 inch wide wheel?
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I have 245's all around on my 18x9.5 wheels all around. I have s-techs and didn't want to roll.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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why have 9.5 inch wheels then?

245s fit on a 8 inch wheel, and will save you some weight!
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Old May 11, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by california style
why have 9.5 inch wheels then?

245s fit on a 8 inch wheel, and will save you some weight!
It's all personal preference. If a company manufactures a rim in 18x8 and 18x9.5, chances are the 18x9.5 is going to have a larger lip or more of a concave shape to it's face. If the person is looking for either of those, chances are they're going to buy the one that looks better in their opinion.


Back on topic... dwdgsi04 Your car looks awesome dude!
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Old May 11, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Nice. Better get some good wheel locks if you're planning on parking outside.

I would be too chicken to get nice wheels and not be garaged. But then again, I live in the ghetto.
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Old May 11, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Nice look - definitely a nice setup -
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