Thread #3308

just test fitted my wheels

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ikadburryFebruary 23, 2007
#44419

just test fitted my wheels

just wanted to see how these would look on my gs300. still dont know if i want to keep them or not. wish they were staggered. all i had was my phone to take the pictures. let me know what you think.
i was wondering if i would be able to make them flush with the fenders by using spacers? also what size tire to run?
specs:
Amistad Grace 19x8.5 +36

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just wanted to see how these would look on my gs300. still dont know if i want to keep them or not. wish they were staggered. all i had was my phone to take the pictures. let me know what you think.
i was wondering if i would be able to make them flush with the fenders by using spacers? also what size tire to run?
specs:
Amistad Grace 19x8.5 +36

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/kadburry/IMG00005.jpg[/IMG]
gsoucyFebruary 23, 2007
#44421
Well they look good. I really love this desing with five spokes going wider. But it looks weird like that without tire!
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Well they look good. I really love this desing with five spokes going wider. But it looks weird like that without tire!
Jiraiya_13February 23, 2007
#44424
Looks great...will look even better with the tires on them on your car.:thumbsup:
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Looks great...will look even better with the tires on them on your car.:thumbsup:
ikadburryFebruary 23, 2007
#44430
yeah but still trying to figure out what suspension to run
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yeah but still trying to figure out what suspension to run
xbizzleFebruary 23, 2007
#44436
nice wheels! my homie Big Steve has those on his UCF21 20x8.5 +34 amd 20x9.5 +35 and his are the diamond cut ones

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nice wheels! my homie Big Steve has those on his UCF21 20x8.5 +34 amd 20x9.5 +35 and his are the diamond cut ones

[img]http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j226/exe_steve/LS/exc_2.jpg[/img]
firelizardFebruary 23, 2007
#44444
Hm, can't say I like them.
What do they fit like?
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Hm, can't say I like them.
What do they fit like?
DominikFebruary 23, 2007
#44461
Here's a tip for how to take pics of wheels that you are "test fitting"

Jack the car up and then put Jackstands under it.
Then, if you dont have another jack, take the original jack out so the car balances on the jackstands
Now bolt the wheel on (only need 2 or 3 lugs done up)
Finally get some newspaper or a towel on the top of your jack so it doesnt scratch the wheel, and place it UNDER the wheel which is just hanging there.
Slowly jack it up until you reach the resistance point that you think it will start taking weight off the jackstands. If you have coilovers, you should be setting the spring perch to the absolute lowest point, so you can push it right up to the 'flush' point.
Now take pics and post them up.

That pic is pretty much useless for deciding how the wheel looks on your car, unless you are planning to install hydros and 16" cylinders so you can "lock it up" and drive like that. You should have just gotten some shoes out and balanced the bare rim on them, in front of the current wheels so you can stand back and take the pic. Takes 2 minutes at most!
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Here's a tip for how to take pics of wheels that you are "test fitting"
 
Jack the car up and then put Jackstands under it.
Then, if you dont have another jack, take the original jack out so the car balances on the jackstands
Now bolt the wheel on (only need 2 or 3 lugs done up)
Finally get some newspaper or a towel on the top of your jack so it doesnt scratch the wheel, and place it UNDER the wheel which is just hanging there.
Slowly jack it up until you reach the resistance point that you think it will start taking weight off the jackstands. If you have coilovers, you should be setting the spring perch to the absolute lowest point, so you can push it right up to the 'flush' point.
Now take pics and post them up.
 
That pic is pretty much useless for deciding how the wheel looks on your car, unless you are planning to install hydros and 16" cylinders so you can "lock it up" and drive like that. You should have just gotten some shoes out and balanced the bare rim on them, in front of the current wheels so you can stand back and take the pic. Takes 2 minutes at most!
ikadburryFebruary 23, 2007
#44468
thanks for the advice. i usually dont test fit my wheels i just get the tires on them and put them on. probably do a proper test fitting when i decide on what suspension to run
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thanks for the advice. i usually dont test fit my wheels i just get the tires on them and put them on. probably do a proper test fitting when i decide on what suspension to run
gatoFebruary 23, 2007
#44506
do they make 50mm spacers??? cuz thats what he'll need:confused:
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do they make 50mm spacers??? cuz thats what he'll need:confused:
OCKlasseFebruary 23, 2007
#44553
Dominik;44461 wrote:
That pic is pretty much useless for deciding how the wheel looks on your car, unless you are planning to install hydros and 16" cylinders so you can "lock it up" and drive like that. most!


Nah...you'd only need 8" cylinders to lock up higher than that...ask how I know
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[QUOTE=Dominik;44461]
That pic is pretty much useless for deciding how the wheel looks on your car, unless you are planning to install hydros and 16" cylinders so you can "lock it up" and drive like that. most![/QUOTE]

Nah...you'd only need 8" cylinders to lock up higher than that...ask how I know