cwallace1

**ATTENTION** I am thinking of doing a last minute change to my very detailed order that I am about to place. Instead of getting 18x8 42mm Offset with Nankang NS-II Tires 235/40-18, I was going to replace these two items with STERN 18x8.5 Offset says HPO (don't know what that means maybe someone can tell me) with Tire: DELINTE D 7
225/40/18 SR:W TW:340. Please let me know ASAP which I should go with. Remember the more flush the wheels/tires are to the fender the better and that's what I am trying to achieve.

3.2TLc

There are some things in life that are not a precise exact science !

This "Flushing" of the rims and tires to the cars fenders falls into this category.
You'll be close, maybe not ultimately perfect.....but what really is ? You don't want to get too close, unless you want to modify the fenders. The car's suspension is going to have to settle in and then you can tweak it from there.

One thing to keep in mind, is that what you're looking at will definitely fill up the wheel wells more than the oem fit. Maybe not perfect, but then......... it's only in your eyes !

cwallace1

So my only remaining question is What is HPO offset?

3.2TLc

If ya did any preliminary research on purchasing custom rims/plus sizing,
this "HPO" designation is a term used for a rim with high positive offset.

cwallace1

Yes I know what HPO is I am asking what the number is for the wheels I posted above.

cwallace1

Still need help..... ^^^^^^

fsttyms1

How about calling who or where ever you are trying to buy them from and ask them?

3.2TLc

Yeah, the optimum explanation of your concerns would be more appropriately answered by the seller of the product which you are considering purchasing from.

If they are unable to fully satisfy your questions, then you may want to look elsewhere for better customer service, IMO. It's a big $ purchase, make them earn their cut of the deal !!!! Best of luck with your business dealing.

cwallace1

Thanks for all the help and yes they were able to answer all my questions. I will be placing my order with them tomorrow. Thanks to all the people that helped me with my orders. I will keep you all updated with pictures once I start the installation process.

cwallace1

He all I just wanted to let you all know that I had no choice but to switch my wheels from RUFF RACING R281 to RUFF RACING R355. The only downside is that the RUFF RACING R355 are 18x8 and not 18x8.5. Do you still think these will look alright when I lower my car?

Thanks for your input!

3.2TLc

IMO, 1/2 " will have practically no significant appearance difference.....may actually be more forgiving with clearance issues, depending upon the rim's offset and tire width.

cwallace1

Alright, ill let you know when I have the wheels and tires put on ill take a few pictures and post them, then I will be working on coilovers the following day.

3.2TLc

Kool, a before & after !

cwallace1

I will don't worry. Ohh and its getting a wash before hand.

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

any wheels look better when you lower the car

cwallace1

I hope so. If you want to see what they look like search ruff racing R355 18x8

cwallace1

Mod Edit. ALL for sale items Belong in the Black Market.

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

there is a FS section on this forum...

cwallace1

I know but I dont know a price to list them at. Should I still list it on there?

jjashaa

iTrader: (23)

read forum rules.

go post it there

cwallace1

Hey Everyone, I just thought I would share a few updated pictures after the new wheels and tires I added today. I took a few action shots and a few after installation. I hope you enjoy them since I promised to post any updates I make to my beautiful TL!

Driver Side Action Shot:



Passenger Side Action Shot:



Passenger Rear Close up:




Passenger Front Close up:



Tomorrow I start Coilovers, Spoiler, and Fog Lights.

3.2TLc

How about a F & R profile shot taken from the corners with the entire car sitting on the ground !
It would give us a better idea as to where you're starting from......before lowering.

xakura21

^^^^ What he said.

cwallace1

The last two photos are when the car is flat on the ground. Do you all like what I have done so far??

fsttyms1

How about pics where we can see the car as well.

And now you really need a drop.

cwallace1

Yes currently working on the drop as we speak! I should be done by the end of the day!

3.2TLc

So Cwallace1, what's up with the drop ?
Any recent pics to update the progress in work....... or maybe not quite sure yet ?

cwallace1

Haha heyy. I finished late last night on the drop. I will take pis today. I know your excited. I hope they settle in a little more meaning low a bit more.

3.2TLc

Did ya drop to the max ? Settling in may take a few weeks. RU excited ?

cwallace1

OK here are the new pictures with the car lowered. I lowered two fingers on each side.

Driver Side 1:



Driver Side 2:



Passenger Side 1:



Passenger Side 2:



I promised to keep you all updated with pictures. I will add more once I get to install the other parts next week.

3.2TLc

Starting to shape up......lookin' good ! How's she feel ?

Time for a break, let it settle in. When ya pull the wheels off next time, a little detailing of the exposed brake parts would make the rims
appear even better.

Another thing to consider would be window tinting, which would enhance the overall side appearance and tie in nicely with the dark rims.

cwallace1

I do have tints... and do u mean calipers or what... Yes she rides well, firm, stiff but thats how I like it. Dude power turning is amazing now!!

cwallace1

Yeah, so I have been working on the car all weekend and have been driving around and have gotten some good looks and thumbs up. I can't wait to see what ill get when I finish putting everything on.

3.2TLc

Hopefully some hot girls !!! lol.....

cwallace1

Yeahhhh there were more then one!!!

03tLsNBP

iTrader: (9)

go lower!

HairyMonkey019

iTrader: (7)

lol, less wheel gap... but looks like stock height to me still.

fsttyms1

Do you have a better side profile (ie looking from the front straight on down the side or straight down) to see how much the front wheel stick out?

cwallace1

Loll if you think this is stock then you need some glasses. Its a two finger gap all around. I will take photos from the front tomorrow.

HairyMonkey019

iTrader: (7)

What are you even dropped on?

A two finger gap is not low at all.

edit: NVM found out your droppped on teins.... if you want to satisfy my taste you would have to max them out.