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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 04:40 PM
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I got some new rims. Textured bronze Forgestar f14's 19x9 front 20x10.5 rear with pilot super sport 255 40 19 front tires and 295 30 20 on the rear. They said the rears were rubbing a bit and needed spacers but i looked and didnt think they looked close to rubbing, the people said the rear tires defiantly would be rubbing though. Here they are with spacers on the rear.








think they stick out too far? I kind of like the look of them out a bit.. Id like to see what they would look like without the spacers also though.

Does the wheels being farther apart create any benefits or negative issues?

In thumbnail size pics, the rears look really wierd sticking far out the side..


Traction from the 295 pilot super sports is much better than the stock all season p zero nero's. Powershifting into 2nd gear is pretty violent now, and alot less spin in 1st. The amount of front rise at full throttle in 1st is absolutely ridiculous, i think i do need springs now.

thoughts?

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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Looks great and yes she's screaming for a drop
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by S19706
Looks great and yes she's screaming for a drop
thanks, heres a few more pics in a bit different light





sun set shining right on it :


before install



amount of light really effects the color for these

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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Definitely needs a drop. I'd love to see a lower angle from the front looking toward the side of the car...will help give a better idea how far they stick out, or not.
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MoshpitMad
Definitely needs a drop. I'd love to see a lower angle from the front looking toward the side of the car...will help give a better idea how far they stick out, or not.
heres a video i took of it earlier, you can kind of see the angle you are asking for in parts of it. http://youtu.be/dIr4D5C-Lcc
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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they look good, even better dropped
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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"Drop Me!! ... Drop Me!!!"
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Drop it like it's hot!
Looks really good. Congrats.
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:44 AM
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Looks absolutely beautiful. Excellent wheel choice for your cars color. I think it needs a drop though.
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 06:17 AM
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I think the spacers might be keeping it from rubbing on the inside, wonder what it'd rub on.



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