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[RatedBlam]

Well the option you get is usually the way the manufacturer intended it to fit. 

Personally i'll buy the rims where i can find a good deal. And then i bring them to a tire shop to check which will fit the rim in the nicest way.

For my next car i'll go in and i'll find a wheel+tire combo that is just right. Like this one

 

I wonder what the tyre wear is like in the pic i posted. The sidewall must be rock hard.

Speaking of nokians. You never really see those being stretched like that Mostly toyo,bridgestone or pirellis

I actually saw a BMW yesterday that was lowered too much, had tailpipes that you could fit a melon inside, had chrome rims, shit tonnes of camber on all four wheels and stretched Nokians ( I hate typing it like that)

[techswede]

I actually saw a BMW yesterday that was lowered too much, had tailpipes that you could fit a melon inside, had chrome rims, shit tonnes of camber on all four wheels and stretched Nokians ( I hate typing it like that)

Was it an E36? I bet it was an E36.. 

[bcredeur97]

@techswede but generally lets say the *Normal* tire size is 215/55R17

 

If I want to go down to 215/45R17 can that be definetly done since all im doing is shrinking the tire sidewall height??? 

 

 

If so, if I would of known this I would of got my dad some decent summer tires instead of the stupid all seasons he has on right now. They didnt have summer tires in his exact size, but i wasnt sure if the smaller sidewall was gonna fit (didnt want to take a risk since we needed new tires quickly)

[RatedBlam]

Was it an E36? I bet it was an E36.. 

Looked like an E30, because it was very simple and square.

Not sure though because models names like that just jumble up as a mess in my head

[techswede]

@techswede but generally lets say the *Normal* tire size is 215/55R17

 

If I want to go down to 215/45R17 can that be definetly done since all im doing is shrinking the tire sidewall height??? 

 

 

If so, if I would of known this I would of got my dad some decent summer tires instead of the stupid all seasons he has on right now. They didnt have summer tires in his exact size, but i wasnt sure if the smaller sidewall was gonna fit (didnt want to take a risk since we needed new tires quickly)

The tires should fit right on the rims. But the speedo will no longer be accurate and need to be adjusted/ Gotten used to and it might look strange since the tires will be a bit smaller

[techswede]

Looked like an E30, because it was very simple and square.

Not sure though because models names like that just jumble up as a mess in my head

That's.. worse

The E36 has become really popular in the stance crowd though so i wouldn't be surprised

[RatedBlam]

That's.. worse

The E36 has become really popular in the stance crowd though so i wouldn't be surprised

 

That doesn't look dapper at all. 

 

It is worse, simple and square is what I like. Stance not so much.

[techswede]

That doesn't look dapper at all. 

 

It is worse, simple and square is what I like. Stance not so much.

I am anti-stance for one simple reason. Roll into an inspection place with a stanced car.. And you'll need to trailer it home. Because here in sweden you'll get a pretty sticker on the front window.

"This vehicle is not roadworthy". 

And they will generally not slap one of those on a car with a cracked brakeline. Which means they see it as being more unsafe than a busted brake circuit..

[brokencross]

I wonder what the thought process was here

Nice s2k brah.

[techswede]

A Honda Sports car from before the S2000

The S800

[brokencross]

A Honda Sports car from before the S2000

The S800

 

I'm yet to see what Honda comes up to replace the s2k, since they're going to produce the nsx. Probably something with a turbo attached. 

[RatedBlam]

Offensive numberplate according to Texas.

 

[techswede]

Offensive numberplate according to Texas.

 

Asshole upside down

[MPX309]

My humble little pocket rocket.

Could do with a bit more torque, and a sixth gear but apart from that not much else to mumble about

 

[brownninja97]

can you guys help me out 

 

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/347367-got-a-trackday-ticket-to-brands-hatch-next-month-which-cars-should-i-pick/

 

thanks in advance.

[techswede]

What you want. And what you can afford

 

Thought it was funny enough to share.

Now however i am noticing the stance.. A stanced volvo.. yuck

 

Also this is why i'm following car throttle on facebook.

Just learned about these beauties

The DeTomaso Longchamp

And the iso grifo

[KraigHunter]

Well i guess i could lay out my cars. Have a 89' Acura Legend the daily driver, and then the heart of my car love 81' Pontiac Trans Am Turbo edition. (smokey&bandit 2). My dream car is a r35 any dayhttp://s1329.photobucket.com/user/Kraig_Hunter/media/acura_zps038galkr.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0  http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/Kraig_Hunter/media/293937_10150339720970353_973338186_n_zps4843989a.jpg.html?sort=3&o=4

[Real_PhillBert]

My humble little pocket rocket.

Could do with a bit more torque, and a sixth gear but apart from that not much else to mumble about

 

*3 door awesomeness snip*

 

I'm really jealous that you guys get the three door options. Very nice looking car!

[bcredeur97]

The tires should fit right on the rims. But the speedo will no longer be accurate and need to be adjusted/ Gotten used to and it might look strange since the tires will be a bit smaller

his speedo is actually 2mph under what its supposed to be so

[Stagea]

@techswede but generally lets say the *Normal* tire size is 215/55R17

If I want to go down to 215/45R17 can that be definetly done since all im doing is shrinking the tire sidewall height???

If so, if I would of known this I would of got my dad some decent summer tires instead of the stupid all seasons he has on right now. They didnt have summer tires in his exact size, but i wasnt sure if the smaller sidewall was gonna fit (didnt want to take a risk since we needed new tires quickly)

You have to check the load capacity of the tire and recompute the proper tire pressure as well. The load capacity generally shrinks with the smaller tire.

Tire dealers generally shy away from selling tires that are significantly different in diameter or those with a lower load capacity because they want to stay away from potential liabilities from reduced performance/safety or misuse.

[bcredeur97]

You have to check the load capacity of the tire and recompute the proper tire pressure as well. The load capacity generally shrinks with the smaller tire.

Tire dealers generally shy away from selling tires that are significantly different in diameter or those with a lower load capacity because they want to stay away from potential liabilities from reduced performance/safety or misuse.

he used to have a lower profile tire on his car, one time when he brought it in, the shop had put normal tires on it. We never figured out the size that was on it before but I think that might be it. But I will take a look at all that next time he is due for tires.

[Stagea]

I'm yet to see what Honda comes up to replace the s2k, since they're going to produce the nsx. Probably something with a turbo attached.

Honda is attempting a recovery as it is slipping behind in market share. It tried to out-Toyota Toyota with no success. It is now trying another route.

Honda is in a weird position in Japan as it is wedged between the "big car" makers Toyota and Nissan and the "small car" specialists Daihatsu and Suzuki. Honda used to be a small car specialist as well, but aspired to compete in the larger vehicle segments. It ended up as an intermediate brand like Subaru and Mazda, but without the cult following of either (at least not since the 90s). It is hoping to liven up its brand image with products like the new NSX and the Civic Type-R.

[Stagea]

Mitsubishi is actually making a strong recovery in the developing world, particularly in southeast Asia. It is discounting its way to success with small cars and trucks. A comparably-speced Mitsubishi can cost as much as 30% less than the equivalent Honda. They cut corners to do this for sure, but the low pricing helps tremendously in the price-conscious segments that they now choose to compete in. They're the lowest-priced major brand for the most part.

[terrytek]

Mitsubishi is actually making a strong recovery in the developing world, particularly in southeast Asia. It is discounting its way to success with small cars and trucks. A comparably-speced Mitsubishi can cost as much as 30% less than the equivalent Honda. They cut corners to do this for sure, but the low pricing helps tremendously in the price-conscious segments that they now choose to compete in. They're the lowest-priced major brand for the most part.

I bet they still use manual windows in their base models to cut costs, like how the japanese used to do that back in the 90s and 00s. But what I don't understand is why Mazda decided to cut power windows and even a radio in their base minivan, 2000-2001 exactly.

[terrytek]

Well the option you get is usually the way the manufacturer intended it to fit. 

Personally i'll buy the rims where i can find a good deal. And then i bring them to a tire shop to check which will fit the rim in the nicest way.

For my next car i'll go in and i'll find a wheel+tire combo that is just right. Like this one

Or a bit over like this 

Since it protects the rim a bit extra from curbing. (The owner of the car in the picture still seems to have managed to curb it...)

When the tire touches curb before the wheel.

The owner of my go-to tire shop has said that he will slap anyone that tries to get him to stretch tires more than this

 

I wonder what the tyre wear is like in the pic i posted. The sidewall must be rock hard.

Speaking of nokians. You never really see those being stretched like that Mostly toyo,bridgestone or  get pirellis

Honestly, i kinda like it with a little more over, since my protege actually has it. it came factory with 195/50 16 but my dad bought 205s every time so it does overhang a bit, but still manages to get some pretty bad curb rash.