New wheels and tires for "Miss Daisy"

[LtNoogie]

Ahhhh...:smile:

Motegi TRAKLITE forged 1-piece, 15x6.5, 35 offset, 10 lbs, Gun Metal Grey
Kuhmo Ecsta AST P205/50R15

[battleversiontc]

nice rims

[LtNoogie]

Thanks, the more I look at them, the more I like them. I don't like seeing the rear drum brakes though.

[battleversiontc]

yeah i agree but i plan to change mine to disc once i buy rims so i wouldnt have to see it

[1NZYaris1]

Hmmm , nice mags ,HMMMMMM :wub: Kumo tyres , how do you find the road noise From those.:rolleyes:
Just paint your drums to match the colour of the wheels ,(magic paint,they will dissappear) :laugh:

[LtNoogie]

Kumo tyres , how do you find the road noise

My first impression is that the road noise is lower and the ride is less harsh.

Is that reality or my mind saying "you just dumped a boatload of money on wheels and tires so they must feel better!":iono:

I think the lighter wheels are allowing the the suspension to react to the road surface faster without transmitting much of the movement to the rest of the car. I believe that is what is supposed to happen when you lower your unsprung weight.

The previous suspension mods have improved cornering so much already that I may have to wait until the next autocross to see if the tires add one more dimension of lateral grip.

I purposefully bought a sticky tire so I'm willing to accept the shorter lifespan.

[dallas]

Nice good quality light rims, shitty ass tires. :iono: I take it back. if you need a long wearing tire they are o.k. Usually you see a 50 to 200 treadwear tire on those rims.

[TEHxFALLEN V1.2]

Nice wheels, Long!

[Ryu]

Wheel looks great :thumbsup:
I am sure you will enjoy driving with those 10lb wheel.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

They look great and probably gain you some gas mileage too.

[LtNoogie]

Thanks all for the kind words. I just like to stand there and look at them.

[Ryu]

Thanks all for the kind words. I just like to stand there and look at them.

IMHO, You will love to look at them even more after some tire shine on the tire. :w00t:

[LtNoogie]

IMHO, You will love to look at them even more after some tire shine on the tire.

Ok, but after next weekend's Autocross. I like the raw rubber look for the track. After the race, I can make her look pretty and shiny.:smile:

[Ryu]

Ok, but after next weekend's Autocross. I like the raw rubber look for the track. After the race, I can make her look pretty and shiny.:smile:

That would be awesome :thumbup:

[cali yaris]

you will love to look at them even more after some tire shine on the tire.

+1

They look great in person!!! Perfect color and style for his car.

[derickveliz2]

Sweet! :thumbup: