Finally have my Volks mounted
05-08-2009, 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.
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.
05-09-2009, 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....
but looks good to me tho....
05-09-2009, 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"
- 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"
05-09-2009, 12:59 PM
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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"
- 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
05-09-2009, 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.
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.
05-09-2009, 08:30 PM
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05-09-2009, 08:38 PM
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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..
like I said, can't go wrong with Volks...
05-09-2009, 10:53 PM
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05-11-2009, 04:35 AM
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Back on topic... dwdgsi04 Your car looks awesome dude!
05-11-2009, 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.
I would be too chicken to get nice wheels and not be garaged. But then again, I live in the ghetto.
