NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
08-11-2011, 04:24 PM
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NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
well, i am finally got a good set of wheels with no spacers. they are a licensed american racing wheel, 18x8 front 4.5 b.s. and 18x9 rear 5.0 b.s. fitment is just plain great. no rubbing, should get the motor back in within the next week and a half. Comments?
08-11-2011, 04:27 PM
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Re: NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
Nice! Looks real good. Only thing is too much fender gap. Is it lowered?
08-11-2011, 04:48 PM
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it is lowered, the motor is not in....getting fixed. and the gas tank is empty. i'll see what it looks like when both gas and motor are in. possibly cut 1/2 coil off the eibach sportlines.
08-11-2011, 05:02 PM
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Why only 8" up front? Coulda easily gone 9" all the way around & I think the 5"bs works for a 18" wheel up front.
08-11-2011, 09:32 PM
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Re: NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
wasn't quite sure if it would work with 9 wide. i thought about it, but in the end i knew 8 would work and i don't have time to ship back if i was wrong. motor is getting put back in very soon so i can start driving it again.
08-11-2011, 09:51 PM
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Re: NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
9" w/4.5" bs fits. 4.75" bs won't, on a 17". 4.5" is that close.
On a 18", the wheel will clear the tie rod & a deeper bs will fit.
On a 18", the wheel will clear the tie rod & a deeper bs will fit.
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08-12-2011, 10:03 AM
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looks great buddy 
I'm rocking 17x7 fronts with 4.5bs now myself.
I'm rocking 17x7 fronts with 4.5bs now myself.
08-12-2011, 10:58 AM
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Looks good! Needs lots more LOW! 
08-12-2011, 03:31 PM
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Re: NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
when someone buys my skinnies and the rear rims. 
Interested in a set?
Interested in a set?
08-12-2011, 09:21 PM
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Love them!! What's the model number on those?
08-13-2011, 03:32 AM
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they are on ebay. says its a licensed wheel under american racing, c-100. couple different people sell them. one's from riverside, ca area and the other i found and bought from was texas. i called them up and asked for the nitto's. usually sold with some cheapo tires.
08-13-2011, 10:19 AM
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I think the car is a beauty and with the engine and fuel in it should sit right where you want it..of course you gotta update us
10-03-2011, 11:09 AM
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well the engine is in and running. I am currently on vacation in Mi and will get new tags so i can drive her when i get back. My father-in-law said the front end is really low...and that the rear should come down some. So I'll be cutting 1/2 a coil as soon as i get back. no pics yet. I will have some in 10 days.
10-03-2011, 11:14 AM
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Those Nittos?
10-07-2016, 11:22 PM
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Re: NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
well the engine is in and running. I am currently on vacation in Mi and will get new tags so i can drive her when i get back. My father-in-law said the front end is really low...and that the rear should come down some. So I'll be cutting 1/2 a coil as soon as i get back. no pics yet. I will have some in 10 days.
04-21-2017, 01:11 AM
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yea.... been busy and not on much these days. updated pics in sig.
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Re: NEW WHEELS/TIRES!! big pics.
The gap is always going to look larger with that camera angle.
Bring the camera up some and I bet it looks killer.
Love the rake even like this though.
By the way IMO you did the right thing staggering the wheels like that with the "Torque Thrust" style wheels.
They are old school, and the staggered deeper dish in the rear , and slight rake is what you want.
Very aggressive looking !
Beautiful car.
Bring the camera up some and I bet it looks killer.
Love the rake even like this though.
By the way IMO you did the right thing staggering the wheels like that with the "Torque Thrust" style wheels.
They are old school, and the staggered deeper dish in the rear , and slight rake is what you want.
Very aggressive looking !
Beautiful car.
Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; 04-22-2017 at 01:02 AM.
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