Wheel Directory: Traklite Angle 18x9.0 +40

[WithNolock]

Beautiful combo! Wanted to go this route but the wife vetoed the gold rims. Gonna show her these pics to prove, once again, just how useless her opinion is.

[TrogDor the Burninator]

Great wheels! Curious what your thoughts are on a 255 tire on that 9" wheel vs a 245 .... Did you choose the 245 because of issues with the Tarmac Zero's and clearance or that you just wanted a slightly rolled/stretched look?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Asphaltfrs1

Looks awesome dude, how are you liking the zeroes? I'm thinking of getting those soon

So far so good! Haven't put much miles on them, but ride quality is good. Nothing obnoxious or crazy on quality ride. Takes curves epicly now.

Originally Posted by WithNolock

Beautiful combo! Wanted to go this route but the wife vetoed the gold rims. Gonna show her these pics to prove, once again, just how useless her opinion is.

wife was extremely skeptical when I told her about gold wheels. She approved once she saw them installed.

Originally Posted by TrogDor the Burninator

Great wheels! Curious what your thoughts are on a 255 tire on that 9" wheel vs a 245 .... Did you choose the 245 because of issues with the Tarmac Zero's and clearance or that you just wanted a slightly rolled/stretched look?

I HATE with all my soul the stretched look. I chose 245 over 255 based on availability and wanting to avoid at all cost any potential rubbing problem.

The 245 looks very slightly stretched, doesn't bother me much. I did think about how the 255 would look when I saw the 245s there but as it is, the tire is very close to the fender.

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[the Red Devil]

Holy cow, that is great looking. It looks smooth like Keystone!

[TrogDor the Burninator]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I HATE with all my soul the stretched look. I chose 245 over 255 based on availability and wanting to avoid at all cost any potential rubbing problem.

The 245 looks very slightly stretched, doesn't bother me much. I did think about how the 255 would look when I saw the 245s there but as it is, the tire is very close to the fender.

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One last question regarding the tire size ... My TE37SL 18x9 have +45 off sets, I know you would be speculating, but what are your thoughts on tire rub with a 255 tire on the same Tarmac 0's ? My wheels arrive next week and I am trying to get decide on the rubber!

Thanks in advance - and again - your car is beautiful!

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by TrogDor the Burninator

One last question regarding the tire size ... My TE37SL 18x9 have +45 off sets, I know you would be speculating, but what are your thoughts on tire rub with a 255 tire on the same Tarmac 0's ? My wheels arrive next week and I am trying to get decide on the rubber!

Thanks in advance - and again - your car is beautiful!

Thanks for the compliments!!

This guy here @King Tut, can help with tire and wheel fitment way better than me

[JoeBoxer]

255 shouldn't have a problem, Jive Turkey is running 265's

Loving the look Dave!!

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by JoeBoxer

255 shouldn't have a problem, Jive Turkey is running 265's

Loving the look Dave!!

King Tut is too, but there is some rubbing with the 265's, so that's why I wouldn't say 1000% no rub.

[djdnz]

Originally Posted by TrogDor the Burninator

One last question regarding the tire size ... My TE37SL 18x9 have +45 off sets, I know you would be speculating, but what are your thoughts on tire rub with a 255 tire on the same Tarmac 0's ? My wheels arrive next week and I am trying to get decide on the rubber!

Thanks in advance - and again - your car is beautiful!

It will be fine. I have 18x9+42 with 245, and there will be lots of room with the coils on. You will only be an extra 3mm in from me - no problem.

We also know that with KW V3 (essentially the same profile as the tarmacs) paired with 18x9.5+40 265/35/18 fit (GramLight 57Xtremes) there are only minimal issues (all of which are at the fender). Here's your setup in comparison to that:


Shouldn't have any issues at all.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by djdnz

It will be fine. I have 18x9+42 with 245, and there will be lots of room with the coils on. You will only be an extra 3mm in from me - no problem.

More than 3 mm when you count tires (255 over 245). I think it will be close as to wether there's rub or not, but if there is, its going to be very minimum.

[djdnz]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

More than 3 mm when you count tires (255 over 245). I think it will be close as to wether there's rub or not, but if there is, its going to be very minimum.

I ninja edited, see above. I think he'll be fine.

So when are you posting better pictures

[Laika]

Daaaaamn, David! That looks perfect. I bet this must have felt like a long time coming.

So...your car's done now?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by djdnz

I ninja edited, see above. I think he'll be fine.

So when are you posting better pictures

Thanks!!

I'm trying to get a photo shoot done soon

Originally Posted by Laika

Daaaaamn, David! That looks perfect. I bet this must have felt like a long time coming.

So...your car's done now?

Thanks for the compliments!! It came out nicer than I thought. I originally was looking for bronze wheels, but after plasti dipping mine, it is too dull. I wanted something that stood out, but really not looking for extremes like blue, green, etc. so gold was a good compromise.
I had no idea how low I wanted it. I was looking for 1" low all around. I got a little bit lower than an inch. Its two fingers really tight. Lower than I initially wanted, but man o man.... It looks so great!!

Yes, my car is done. I MAY explore in the future another radiator/oil cooler, but I'm don for now doing trial and error on it. Aside, from that, I'm done done. The ONLY other thing I might do, is paying @raul to put some black details in the taillights.

[spdfreak]

ooooh this looks amazing. Really swaying me toward gold wheels!