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BRAWL · 08-02-2012, 03:45 AM

Like the look, just not sure I would be brave enough to do it myself mate. Kudos!

DarrenDriven · 08-02-2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mild2Wild

Hey Darren,

Got a question about the wheels on your car (looks great lowered btw). I was originally thinking that 18s would be best on this car...but your 17s are making me think otherwise. Obviously pictures can make it hard to be absolutely sure about this so I'd thought I'd ask: do you have any regrets sticking to 17" rather than going bigger? Lowering makes them looks visually larger obviously, so do you think a less aggressive stance like that provided by RCE springs (.8" drop) would be enough to get a similar look to yours?

Best,
Malcolm

I've had cars lately with stretched 19s and 20s and while they look AWESOME they are way more susceptible to damage from potholes, etc. Here in Portland the roads seem to be getting much worse quickly because there are no funds for repair. I want to actually enjoy driving my car and not cringe every time I hit a bump -- so although I would love to have the look of 18s or 19s, with the car slammed the 17s look really good. On top of that, tires are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP so I can burn through the rears without having to count the dollar signs.

Its all up to the individual, but I think my car is looking really sexy right now and I don't know if 18s would make that much of a difference.

Jeff86 · 08-02-2012, 09:46 PM

Rotas with stretched tires...

Please put the stockies back on and give that car some dignity... and performance.

DarrenDriven · 08-02-2012, 11:32 PM

Jeff! What's up man???

Hey, can you post the link of the wheel brands onto which we are allowed to stretch tires? I totally missed it.

$&#%!!!

Mild2Wild · 08-03-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

I've had cars lately with stretched 19s and 20s and while they look AWESOME they are way more susceptible to damage from potholes, etc. Here in Portland the roads seem to be getting much worse quickly because there are no funds for repair. I want to actually enjoy driving my car and not cringe every time I hit a bump -- so although I would love to have the look of 18s or 19s, with the car slammed the 17s look really good. On top of that, tires are CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP so I can burn through the rears without having to count the dollar signs.

Its all up to the individual, but I think my car is looking really sexy right now and I don't know if 18s would make that much of a difference.

Would you mind posting a couple pics from the side from a farther distance like 20ft or so? Thanks! Really feeling 17" now...

Entropy · 08-03-2012, 01:07 AM

Why did you go with 215/40 over 45? Regardless, it sure beats the 50!

DarrenDriven · 08-03-2012, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mild2Wild

Would you mind posting a couple pics from the side from a farther distance like 20ft or so? Thanks! Really feeling 17" now...

Yeah, I'll snap some better photos tomorrow.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entropy

Why did you go with 215/40 over 45? Regardless, it sure beats the 50!

I have a buddy that works at a tire shop that specializes in used tires, so he sets aside the nicest sets for me. Since tire cost is no longer an issue, I can play with different sizes to see how they look. I like the look of the 40s in the front and the 50s in the rear... more of a muscle car look.

Mild2Wild · 08-03-2012, 09:11 AM

I kinda like the meaty look with thicker tires. Motorsport inspired almost...

DarrenDriven · 08-03-2012, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mild2Wild

Would you mind posting a couple pics from the side from a farther distance like 20ft or so? Thanks! Really feeling 17" now...

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Mild2Wild · 08-04-2012, 09:05 AM

Awesome! Thanks for those. Looks great

sandman126 · 08-04-2012, 10:10 AM

Definitely a good look. So clean

Metabrz · 08-18-2012, 04:28 AM

The car looks great. After seeing your set up I'm considering going 17x9 +30 after I get my coil overs installed. 18s look too big by comparison. Not sure about the 50 section rear tires but the overall look is top notch. Two thumbs up for DD.

Cnidus · 08-18-2012, 09:49 PM

You've inspired me too. Have already sent off enquiries to the Aussie distributers on gettign this exact setup.... no luck so far though.

DarrenDriven · 08-19-2012, 03:36 AM

Thanks guys... as soon as the 50-series tires are burned off I am going back to 45-series in the rear. Keeping 40-series in the front, though. If you guys get these wheels make sure you post photos here!

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08-02-2012, 03:45 AM	#57
BRAWL Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Velocity Orange Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 447 Thanks: 74 Thanked 102 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like the look, just not sure I would be brave enough to do it myself mate. Kudos!

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Jeff86 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86 (FR-S) Location: Tennessee Posts: 645 Thanks: 462 Thanked 215 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rotas with stretched tires... Please put the stockies back on and give that car some dignity... and performance.

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Cnidus Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 GT (Black) :) Location: Australia Posts: 30 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You've inspired me too. Have already sent off enquiries to the Aussie distributers on gettign this exact setup.... no luck so far though.

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