Does this seem ghetto?
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Does this seem ghetto?
Okay, I'm still deciding whether or not I should purchase new wheels at this time...
I had only 5k miles on my Michelin's, but I swapped them with Toyo Proxes T1-S. Right now, I've put on about 4.5k miles. They're great tires (the best bang for the buck IMO), however I feel like I wasted my money ($700) on swapping them so early, there's still a lot of tread left on the Michelin's.
I'm planning to get the Racing Hart Evo C2's (1pc) in 18". I was thinking about getting new 18" tires with rims in the front, 17"s in the back and keep the tires I have on right now.
1) Does this seem ghetto? Would it be that noticable? I'm saving around $400 (+1 wheel size and new tires), but that would suck if it looked really odd. If it looks decent, then I'll think about doing it, and get the matching combo 10k miles later.
2) Some (RWD) cars such as the NSX and Corvette have different wheel/tire sizes on the cars from the factory. Smaller wheels in the front. So I take it that FWD would require larger wheels in the front, no?
3) Is it safe to run different size wheel/tire on a FWD car? Would 225/40 or 235/40 be the right size?
Comments, suggestions and answers are appreciated. Thanks!
Patrick
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
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Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
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'97 Acura Integra LS
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[This message has been edited by SpeedyRonin (edited 06-21-2001).]
I had only 5k miles on my Michelin's, but I swapped them with Toyo Proxes T1-S. Right now, I've put on about 4.5k miles. They're great tires (the best bang for the buck IMO), however I feel like I wasted my money ($700) on swapping them so early, there's still a lot of tread left on the Michelin's.
I'm planning to get the Racing Hart Evo C2's (1pc) in 18". I was thinking about getting new 18" tires with rims in the front, 17"s in the back and keep the tires I have on right now.
1) Does this seem ghetto? Would it be that noticable? I'm saving around $400 (+1 wheel size and new tires), but that would suck if it looked really odd. If it looks decent, then I'll think about doing it, and get the matching combo 10k miles later.
2) Some (RWD) cars such as the NSX and Corvette have different wheel/tire sizes on the cars from the factory. Smaller wheels in the front. So I take it that FWD would require larger wheels in the front, no?
3) Is it safe to run different size wheel/tire on a FWD car? Would 225/40 or 235/40 be the right size?
Comments, suggestions and answers are appreciated. Thanks!
Patrick
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
[This message has been edited by SpeedyRonin (edited 06-21-2001).]
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I'm no tire expert, but I've read where you have to stick to the same size all the way around ! You will screw up the VSA and Navi (if have one) and there are other issues !
Good luck !
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It depends on the car. You could always sell those tires. The NSX has 16s up front and 17s in the back. On our cars it would look dumb since its a luxury car.
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Never mix and match tires/rims combo. I ended in skidding at 50 mph in a 25 mph tight ramp. I had LR stock tire/rim with 3 18" rims. Bad Combo.
Sellimg your Michlen is no problem. For instance, I need 1 tire myself. There are a lot who will hit a pithole and screw a tire. Those micheling can take no road abuse at all
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Sellimg your Michlen is no problem. For instance, I need 1 tire myself. There are a lot who will hit a pithole and screw a tire. Those micheling can take no road abuse at all
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Page EricL on the forum or e mail him..he knows is "tire stuff" he his very knowledgeable.
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That would be the lamest shit ever. Also, dude, those POS michelins will last 50k miles, they are so hard. Fuck them... Ditch them, and stick with the Toyos.
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FLAME FLAME FLAME, that is a retarded idea. 
Dwight, 50K on the michelins is pushing it, I know mine won't last more than 35K, than again, the average driver...
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Dwight, 50K on the michelins is pushing it, I know mine won't last more than 35K, than again, the average driver...
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If u do want to do this, atleast put the bigger rims on the Back, to get the rwd look , But I would never do this.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by spiroh:
. On our cars it would look dumb since its a luxury car.
Spiro
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. On our cars it would look dumb since its a luxury car.
Spiro
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Well no matter what you would never put a larger rim in the front then on the back. FWD or not.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by mchtypeS:
no it would look dumb since we are fwd
Originally posted by spiroh:
. On our cars it would look dumb since its a luxury car.
Spiro
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. On our cars it would look dumb since its a luxury car.
Spiro
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I got 15K on the front two...
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SJ Silver Type-S:
FLAME FLAME FLAME, that is a retarded idea.
Dwight, 50K on the michelins is pushing it, I know mine won't last more than 35K, than again, the average driver...
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FLAME FLAME FLAME, that is a retarded idea.
Dwight, 50K on the michelins is pushing it, I know mine won't last more than 35K, than again, the average driver...
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14.698 @95.977mph....Sears Point Raceway.I think I need a Level 10 Torque Converter!!
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ookayyyyy...maybe i shouldn't have asked 
but it's all 'G'
still have a couple of dilemmas though:
1) Should I wait until I wear out my Toyo's (they only have 4.5k miles on them), or...
2) Get 17" wheels? I agree that they kinda look small though...
3) Spend a grip of $$$ and get the whole 18" package?
4) What is the correct 18" tire I should go with? 225/40? What's the widest I can go? Thanks in advance!
Patrick
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
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Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
but it's all 'G' still have a couple of dilemmas though:
1) Should I wait until I wear out my Toyo's (they only have 4.5k miles on them), or...
2) Get 17" wheels? I agree that they kinda look small though...
3) Spend a grip of $$$ and get the whole 18" package?
4) What is the correct 18" tire I should go with? 225/40? What's the widest I can go? Thanks in advance!
Patrick
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by SpeedyRonin:
ookayyyyy...maybe i shouldn't have asked but it's all 'G'
still have a couple of dilemmas though:
1) Should I wait until I wear out my Toyo's (they only have 4.5k miles on them), or...
2) Get 17" wheels? I agree that they kinda look small though...
3) Spend a grip of $$$ and get the whole 18" package?
4) What is the correct 18" tire I should go with? 225/40? What's the widest I can go? Thanks in advance!
Patrick
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ookayyyyy...maybe i shouldn't have asked
but it's all 'G' still have a couple of dilemmas though:
1) Should I wait until I wear out my Toyo's (they only have 4.5k miles on them), or...
2) Get 17" wheels? I agree that they kinda look small though...
3) Spend a grip of $$$ and get the whole 18" package?
4) What is the correct 18" tire I should go with? 225/40? What's the widest I can go? Thanks in advance!
Patrick
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Three Wheelin'
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What is the proper fit, 225/40 or 235/40? (Is it the same difference -- which one is safer? -- in comparing 225/45 and 235/45 for 17"s?) Also, what is the correct offset for an 18" wheel?
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Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
[This message has been edited by SpeedyRonin (edited 06-22-2001).]
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Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
[This message has been edited by SpeedyRonin (edited 06-22-2001).]
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any help would be greatly appreciated
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
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Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
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Stock offset is +55
Ideal is around +51 (sticks even with wheel well) Don't really want to go more that -plus, if you lower it, they may rub!
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Ideal is around +51 (sticks even with wheel well) Don't really want to go more that -plus, if you lower it, they may rub!
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thanks for the info, ogolden1!
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AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
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'01 Black/Tan CL-S w/ Navi & spoiler
AEM CAI
Comptech headers, springs & sway bars
Toyo Proxes T1-S 235/45ZR17 tires
15% tint, Infinity Perfect sub/PPI amp
'97 Acura Integra LS
"It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning is winning."
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