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06-13-2017, 07:12 PM | #37 |
Ah, completely understand.
Either way, it looks killer. Something about those classic JDM wheels makes it move a little. |
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06-14-2017, 08:39 PM | #38 |
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Kimona - woo ! nicest wheels ever !
Reading this over do I get this right these are 2nd hand not having been able to find new ones ? Picture posted is generic from the web or your actual wheels purchased ? Are they as intended 16X7 ET40 ? By any chance did you weight this new wheel/tire combo (205/50R16) before fitting them to the car ? I keep finding my 43 LBS 17X7 ET42 (205/45R17) nice but sluggish for this little car... Would love to see pictures of the F&R wheels in a way to better appreciate the resulting offset vs sheetmetal on your 3rd generation. Again I like what you did ! |
06-14-2017, 09:33 PM | #39 |
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Yes, I couldn't find new ones. The photo in post #25 is of the actual used wheels I bought.
I was running 16x7, ET42 with 205/50/16's and I was tucked by a few mm's up front. I really didn't want to go less than ET40. As it turned out, the "new" wheels are ET38... and they worked out pretty well; I'm basically flush up front. Of course, the rear wheels are still tucked, but not by too much. No, I didn't weigh the wheel/tyre package before fitting. Hmmm... didn't even think about that. EDIT: After searching, I found these 16x7 wheels weigh 10 lbs. and the Kumho Ecsta 4XII's weigh 19.7 lbs. Last edited by kimona; 06-15-2017 at 04:11 PM. |
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Looking good bro!
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06-15-2017, 07:22 PM | #41 |
You and Wee are stingy with the pics lol. Let's see a few more; bigger and at different angles.
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06-15-2017, 09:00 PM | #42 |
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^^^ Thanks for the laugh!
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06-15-2017, 09:13 PM | #43 |
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Maybe that Wee guy is a poser...hmm
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Psshhhh, does he even have a Yaris? Rumor has it he drives a civic but wanted to fit in with the Yaris culture...
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06-16-2017, 02:23 AM | #45 |
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Time for some lowering! =D
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06-16-2017, 12:06 PM | #46 |
Talk about laugh! You posted basically the same pic, slightly larger and from a slightly sharper angle, haha. I don't think I've ever seen the front or rear of your ride!
Only now realized your car has the rubber rear bumper cover lol. LOL!! |
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06-18-2017, 12:46 AM | #47 |
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I have to admit, lightweight wheels make a HUGE difference! It's a completely new driving experience in this little car. Amazing. I'm a convert.
I can suggest if you want to improve your car's feel and overall performance in a really big way, look for some lightweight wheels... lighter is definitely better. |
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I felt like such a dunce after getting the RPF1's and realizing how much I'd been bogged down for the prior 8 years with my much heavier BSA wheels. |
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06-19-2017, 12:43 PM | #49 |
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"Bogged down" is precisely what I'm talking about! I just didn't realize until I made the switch.
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06-19-2017, 05:19 PM | #50 |
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I feel the same way. I love my wheels but at 19lbs each it feels like cement shoes and I have to wind out the little motor to get any performance out of it. I slightly regret getting the wheels I now have until I park, get out and look at them on the car. Still, I'll be on the hunt for lighter wheels soon. These things dropped my mpg by 3-4.
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07-07-2017, 12:20 AM | #51 |
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Here you go:
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07-07-2017, 10:07 AM | #52 |
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Holy cow we got to see it from all angles! Kimano, I know your wife drives the car as well but it's begging for some low...perhaps teach her to be speed racer in the process?
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07-07-2017, 12:28 PM | #53 |
Man, your car is as cool as ice! Cannot get enough of those wheels on the super white. Dying for lows. Did you decide on picking up that 2016?
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07-07-2017, 03:16 PM | #54 |
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Thanks for the comments. I LOVE my new wheels! And, the new tyres are outstanding.
Weird, but I enjoy just looking at my car now. |
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