Update: MRR GT1's
04-02-09, 03:05 PM
#21
I forgot to thank Charles at B2 Auto Designs for hookin' me up with the wheels, he got 'em to me crazy fast at a good price.
The wheel/tire specs. are
19x8.5 245/35
19x9.5 275/30
These are the "recommended" specs.
As for the wheel quality I was very satisfied, I'm not connoisseur, I've never had Work or Rays, but these look very good, well within roundness specs. and balanced out well. They also ride better than I expected, no vibrations at all.
I'm actually not rubbing at all, but there is NO room on the rears, maybe 1 or 2 mm? it fits really well for not going the VIP cut/roll route. I have heard before that tire brand does make a difference with clearance (different sidewall profiles) and maybe the kumhos have a fatter sidewall. I was very tempted to go with 275/35 and then roll the fenders but I don't want to open that can of worms, haha.
These pics do NOT do it justice, I'll try to take some better shots tonight.
The wheel/tire specs. are
19x8.5 245/35
19x9.5 275/30
These are the "recommended" specs.
As for the wheel quality I was very satisfied, I'm not connoisseur, I've never had Work or Rays, but these look very good, well within roundness specs. and balanced out well. They also ride better than I expected, no vibrations at all.
I'm actually not rubbing at all, but there is NO room on the rears, maybe 1 or 2 mm? it fits really well for not going the VIP cut/roll route. I have heard before that tire brand does make a difference with clearance (different sidewall profiles) and maybe the kumhos have a fatter sidewall. I was very tempted to go with 275/35 and then roll the fenders but I don't want to open that can of worms, haha.
These pics do NOT do it justice, I'll try to take some better shots tonight.
04-02-09, 06:50 PM
#28
I used a 12inch by 10 foot roll of black vinyl, cut strips about 1" wide full length, then cut to size per each panel.
I then pulled the protective backer off and lined up the top edge and went along a few inches at a time leaving the excess at the bottom.
After I got it tacked, I carefully cut the lower edge using a straight razor. Take your time here because if the cut isn't just right, it wont tuck into the gap well or it wont fully cover the trim.
A heat gun is a must have to get the vinyl warm enough and stretchy to get it around the corners and to straighten it out in case you get off-line. It really takes alot of patience and a steady hand.
I used my fingernails to get it to wrap around the edges (hurts after 2 hours, haha)
Heat the folded ends to sort of "shrink wrap" it around the end of the trim.
Be very careful with the heat application of course, it doesn't take much to completely melt the vinyl or thin it out too much causing it to crack and break down.
I then pulled the protective backer off and lined up the top edge and went along a few inches at a time leaving the excess at the bottom.
After I got it tacked, I carefully cut the lower edge using a straight razor. Take your time here because if the cut isn't just right, it wont tuck into the gap well or it wont fully cover the trim.
A heat gun is a must have to get the vinyl warm enough and stretchy to get it around the corners and to straighten it out in case you get off-line. It really takes alot of patience and a steady hand.
I used my fingernails to get it to wrap around the edges (hurts after 2 hours, haha)
Heat the folded ends to sort of "shrink wrap" it around the end of the trim.
Be very careful with the heat application of course, it doesn't take much to completely melt the vinyl or thin it out too much causing it to crack and break down.
