17x9.5 MB Battles

Old 09-15-2014, 09:21 AM
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17x9.5 MB Battles

How's it going, just wanted to post some pictures of MB Battles because it was tough to find pictures with specs and sizes when I was looking in to buying these. I'm just going to try and answer some questions that I had before I bought them. They're 17x9.5+15 (I wanted to go as low as possible. RV6 V3 j-pipe scrapes a lot) on 215/40/17 Yokahama S-Drives. The wheels clear BBK with no issue at all. The tires have a stretch but nothing too serious I love how they look. I bought the whole setup brand new about 1000 miles ago and they've been great no problems. After I adjust the suspension (F&F Type 1) I always shoot right over to the alignment shop so the toe doesn't kill my tires. I don't have any aftermarket toe or camber arms installed. The front fenders are rolled and one of my rears just got repaired so once I roll that rear fender I'm going to go lower in the rears also, the wide wheels are really close to the un-rolled tab in the rear but they don't rub at all. Fronts will almost definitely have to be rolled to use this wheel setup. I put in a few rolling shots to show the concave is freakin' serious I love how it looks rolling. Hope this helps, I'm not on Azine much so sorry if it takes a while for me to answer questions.

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Old 09-15-2014, 10:52 AM
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Man, that looks amazing. I have the 18in Battles in +22. I was a bit too scared to go with +15. You are brave with that drop too. I might have to try it since it looks so good. I don't put but maybe 1500 miles a year on my car so I could probably tolerate it.
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Originally Posted by screaminz28
Man, that looks amazing. I have the 18in Battles in +22. I was a bit too scared to go with +15. You are brave with that drop too. I might have to try it since it looks so good. I don't put but maybe 1500 miles a year on my car so I could probably tolerate it.
Thanks alot! Yeah I daily it in New England and I've been doing alright so far. I definitely recommend this set up it looks mint and I get questions and comments all the time
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How many inches is your drop and what type of suspension? Looks real nice!!
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Originally Posted by blk 3g type s
How many inches is your drop and what type of suspension? Looks real nice!!
He said it is Function/Form Type 1s. I'd like to know the drop too, because it is tucked.

How bad is your turning radius? I can deal with scraping, but man it looks like you can't take a turn. But damn it looks good!

One other thing - do you have the bumper tabs on their for show, or for ease of bumper removal. Not hating, I kinda like it.

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Looks awesome


IMO the front plate needs to go or get a hide a way plate
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very nice bro!
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Originally Posted by screaminz28
He said it is Function/Form Type 1s. I'd like to know the drop too, because it is tucked.

How bad is your turning radius? I can deal with scraping, but man it looks like you can't take a turn. But damn it looks good!

One other thing - do you have the bumper tabs on their for show, or for ease of bumper removal. Not hating, I kinda like it.
Full turning radius haha no one believes it but I'll post a picture it's close but it doesn't rub unless it's a serious bump. The tabs are necessary for my driveway everyday, I have no others bolts or screws just the tabs inside the bumper that clip and the "quick release". To be honest I'm not sure exactly how many inches the drop is it took a lot of guess and check and drives around the block to get that height. Next time I get the car jacked up I'll check the threads and get back to you asap
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Originally Posted by EvilVirus
Looks awesome


IMO the front plate needs to go or get a hide a way plate
My front bumper is shot and going in for paint this winter I figured I'd try something different for a few, definitely going back in my windshield next spring, especially since I plan on having the A-Spec lips on by then.
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Originally Posted by blk 3g type s
How many inches is your drop and what type of suspension? Looks real nice!!
Thanks a lot!
They're function & form type 1, I'm not sure about the drop but once I measure it I'll get back to you
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Originally Posted by 07-SilverTL-S
very nice bro!
Thank you!
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seems like your front fender is screwed up in one pic too

way to low I think
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Aggressive but nicely done! I look forward to seeing what you do with the front plate once the A-Spec lip is on.
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So you need to unfasten your front bumper every time you go in and out of your driveway?
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Originally Posted by myron
seems like your front fender is screwed up in one pic too

way to low I think
yeah it is i had 18s before and I tried to go lower than I could. To each their own, a lot of people say the car's too low but that's what I like haha.
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
Aggressive but nicely done! I look forward to seeing what you do with the front plate once the A-Spec lip is on.
Thank you! I hope to clean it up a little right before I put the A-Spec on
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Originally Posted by pohljm
So you need to unfasten your front bumper every time you go in and out of your driveway?
To avoid scraping, yes. I can do it if I go sideways but the bumper still usually scrapes and I've cracked the bottom of it in a few places from doing it, so I play it safe and just take it off.
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