What size wheel are you going to run stretched? even a 22" wheel with stretched tires is going to look akward even if its slammed
You've seen this combo? If you have photos, post them up. Part of my problem is that I can't see it for real - only in my head. There it doesn't look awkward at all! Thing is - this is what I'm doing. No matter what kind of opinions I get here - I think I'm different than the most common and mainstream opinions on the forums.
This tire mounting style comes from a JDM tuner trend, mirrored in the USDM by the "stance" guys - neither are universally popular even by Japanese standards. I identify most with that style and have enjoyed reading JDM magazines and sites. (I have a thing for Japan. Took language lessons, visited, have friends living there, etc.) Just like any style or trend, people can take it way too far. That's not my goal - as I stated, I want more of a hint. A styling cue, as it were. These cars are not even sold in Japan, so it's a western market vehicle, that I want to have a little Japanese style.
Slamming is not a plan for me. Never liked the look - not even on Rookie's car, lol. Before I got into modding, I would see a slammed car - maybe bagged - and I thought, "that looks like a clown car. I expect 25 dudes to come tumbling out of it when the doors open." Now I'm not quite as harsh of a judge of the style but don't want that on my car.
I got the coil-overs ONLY for the stiffness adjustability. The Eibachs lowered my FX to the point that I had to slot the sub-frame to keep camber/toe inside OEM specification. I can't see going lower than that because the suspension geometry just won't allow it (with camber/toe in spec). Turbo and I had a long phone conversation about exactly this lowering problem. The only way to really get it right is to change the geometry which means custom fab work since there is no kit out there for the FX. But that's only if you WANT to go lower - which I don't. I like a little gap and don't EVER want to worry about rubbing at speed or on rough road.
Since I'm not an experienced stance guy, I'm getting help from those with experience to pick the rubber. Most likely you will recognize the width - I expect 245 or 255 on the front 9.5" wide wheels and I expect 275 or 285 on the 11" wide rear wheels. As far as the ride goes, what I sacrifice in the tires hopefully I can compensate for in the suspension.
If I do all this and fail to get what I want or just don't like the ride - I'll change the tires. No biggie. Trying things and having them not work out is nothing new - it's the only way to know for sure.
As for the gloss black centers - maybe semi-gloss would work too. That, I can probably photoshop.
