Volk LE37T's
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From: sactown, cali
Originally posted by grutter
Hi John..
I'm really pleased with the wheels. Pictures really don't do them justice. Waiting on a nice hot sunny day to roll the fenders.. Drop is definately in the future. Hows that EVO coming ?
Hi John..
I'm really pleased with the wheels. Pictures really don't do them justice. Waiting on a nice hot sunny day to roll the fenders.. Drop is definately in the future. Hows that EVO coming ?
can't wait to see that fender rolled and the drop!!!!!!
anyways, here is a funny pic of me and the family sedan.
more pix can be seen here:
https://my350z.com/forum/showthread....628#post744628
take care and happy motoring!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: This is much better
Originally posted by JdM_SiN
check it out
check it out
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From: Charlotte
Originally posted by grutter
I actually was originally concerned about the ride quality / noise etc. I was afraid that moving from the 18's to 19's and tires that wide would be like rolling on barrels.
So I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised. Ride quality is better than the original Potenza's, and these tires are quiet.
I was also originally concerned about loss of performance moving to 19's. Again pleasantly surprised. The wheel / tire combo is lighter than the originals and there was an immediate noticable performance improvement. (sorry, don't have weights).
Regarding handling.. hard to tell how much to attribute to the tires vs the fact that they are wider. But definate improvement in handling / cornering moving to these tires / rims.
I actually was originally concerned about the ride quality / noise etc. I was afraid that moving from the 18's to 19's and tires that wide would be like rolling on barrels.
So I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised. Ride quality is better than the original Potenza's, and these tires are quiet.
I was also originally concerned about loss of performance moving to 19's. Again pleasantly surprised. The wheel / tire combo is lighter than the originals and there was an immediate noticable performance improvement. (sorry, don't have weights).
Regarding handling.. hard to tell how much to attribute to the tires vs the fact that they are wider. But definate improvement in handling / cornering moving to these tires / rims.
Re: This is much better
Originally posted by JdM_SiN
check it out
check it out
Thanks for the pics, but just makes me more impatient.
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Just got the same wheels on 245/35 and 285/30. They look amazing but theres a very noticable negative camber, especially on the rears -- whats the deal with this?
Also, doesn't really seem like a subtle drop like 0.6 (s-tech) would cause any rubbing issues requiring rolling -- am I wrong?
They feel heavier than my track wheels, but its probably my tires (s03's). Next set of tires i'll probably go with toyos @ 255/35 and 275/35. I was surprised that the ride felt quieter and somewhat more cushioned than the stock rays and re40's.
Also, doesn't really seem like a subtle drop like 0.6 (s-tech) would cause any rubbing issues requiring rolling -- am I wrong?
They feel heavier than my track wheels, but its probably my tires (s03's). Next set of tires i'll probably go with toyos @ 255/35 and 275/35. I was surprised that the ride felt quieter and somewhat more cushioned than the stock rays and re40's.
Grutter,
Looks sweet. Have you noticed any issues with the VDC and the tire combo you are running?
Looks sweet. Have you noticed any issues with the VDC and the tire combo you are running?
Originally posted by grutter
Wouldn't on 19 x 8.5 front and 19 x 9.5 rear...
But these are 9.5 front and 10.5 rear. Really pushes them out.
Most are running 245/35 front and 275/35 rear, which gives the tires a bit of a stretched look on this size rim (imho), but allows them to tuck under the fender well a little bit better. I'll be getting the fenders rolled next, but it's been too cold here. Waiting for a nice hot day to get the metal / paint warmed up.
I also like the look. Really aggressive. I've had lots of compliments and only had them on since Monday.
Wouldn't on 19 x 8.5 front and 19 x 9.5 rear...
But these are 9.5 front and 10.5 rear. Really pushes them out.
Most are running 245/35 front and 275/35 rear, which gives the tires a bit of a stretched look on this size rim (imho), but allows them to tuck under the fender well a little bit better. I'll be getting the fenders rolled next, but it's been too cold here. Waiting for a nice hot day to get the metal / paint warmed up.
I also like the look. Really aggressive. I've had lots of compliments and only had them on since Monday.
Originally posted by apharmdb
Grutter,
Looks sweet. Have you noticed any issues with the VDC and the tire combo you are running?
Grutter,
Looks sweet. Have you noticed any issues with the VDC and the tire combo you are running?
No issues with VDC. The dia of these wheels are virtually identical to the original offsets. Check with this calculator:
http://www.discounttire.com/dtc/broc...o/tireMath.jsp
You will need to get rear fenders rolled with this setup, even without a drop. You might get by with 275's in the rear without rolling... the stretch will help the tires fit under the fender well. I have no problem with clearance the 255/35's in the front.
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