rolling on 18' :D

[Paqo]

 

[GeekEV]

Hey, I recognize that DRL mod...

 

[LTLFTcomposite]

Looks good, but still a ways to go to beat these guys:

 

[Paqo]

hahaha....looks more like a moon vehicle

I hope to lower suspention soooon

 

[MrFish]

I like them, looks great with the silver.

 

[derkraut]

Very nice! Do you notice a significant reduction in range compared to the original tires/wheels?

 

[Paqo]

Very nice! Do you notice a significant reduction in range compared to the original tires/wheels?

it's been 2 days since that change.....so need more time to check this

 

[BlackLeaf13]

More pics please.

 

[Paqo]

here you go....

 

[BlackLeaf13]

Thanks. Is that 225 40 18??

 

[Paqo]

yeap....it is
i will lower it soon to have a better look

 

[eclecticflower]

Looks sharp! I thought you were running on eighteen feet when I read that title... :shock:
Who knew what to expect opening this thread? :lol:

 

[OPECsux]

Miles per kwh?

 

[supra410]

good looking wheels. It's now screaming for a mild drop.

 

[vsiev]

What's the width and offset? Did you need any spacers?

 

[Paqo]

good looking wheels. It's now screaming for a mild drop.

yeap.....full lowering kit is commin...
http://www.bc-racing.co.uk/v1-series-coilover-type-vm-78.html?___SID=U

 

[Paqo]

Miles per kwh?

it has dropped from 6,7 km/kWh to 6,2------- so not that bed----at least not a big change for me

 

[Paqo]

What's the width and offset? Did you need any spacers?

no spacers and those are ET 42 - 8"

 

[pointlomadave]

Miles per kwh?

it has dropped from 6,7 km/kWh to 6,2------- so not that bed----at least not a big change for me

That's an 8% drop in range. If not needed for your route, then no biggie. Also, on hwy trips it will be less of a factor as the energy is mostly used in accelerating each time. At steady freeway speeeds, there would be much less of a difference.

They look good though! I just put some 17x7 +40 with 205/50/17's that are 3.25lbs lighter than stock, but didn't notice any change in miles per KWH. BUT...a big BUTTTTTTTT (Lol) is that with the new wheels/tires that actually grip, it will be hard to get any conclusive numbers as you will likely be hot-rodding around testing out your new found grip, etc.

I think once I wear out my set of tires on my new wheels, I may buy some of those 16" aluminum pizza pans from Costco and drill a few holes and zip tie them on the stock wheels and experiment a bit. Will be fun to see the looks I get!

Here's my car on the new 17's, grainy pic and all:

 

[hpsommersen]

Dropped it yet?