broken_tsi short build thread
So I have a few questions and some news.
-Following someone on instagram (forget who), they put a 255 on their rear wheels that look like the same size as mine. There's a VIP Modular sticker showing 6 inch lips, so I assume it's a 12. It seems like it'd be nice to try since I already need a rear tire replaced, however, I cannot find a similarly stretchable size for the fronts. I think the comparable size to 255/30 is around 225/35 (bad memory), but I can't find 22 inch tires that skinny. Help?
-Figs finally (somewhat) told me not to expect any adjustable suspension pieces from him. He doesn't have the time and manpower, plus no car to test fit things on, in person, anymore since I've moved. So, moving back to saving for JDM parts. Has anyone seen any other options come up on the market yet besides the T-Demand and Nagisa arms?
-Lastly, for those who have done wide body's. How can I interview body shops to find the right one for me? I don't necessarily want to find the most expensive and hope for the best, however, I don't want to go for the cheapest price either (would be nice). So what can I ask or look for in a specific body shop? I'm lost and I'm new to south Florida.
-Following someone on instagram (forget who), they put a 255 on their rear wheels that look like the same size as mine. There's a VIP Modular sticker showing 6 inch lips, so I assume it's a 12. It seems like it'd be nice to try since I already need a rear tire replaced, however, I cannot find a similarly stretchable size for the fronts. I think the comparable size to 255/30 is around 225/35 (bad memory), but I can't find 22 inch tires that skinny. Help?
-Figs finally (somewhat) told me not to expect any adjustable suspension pieces from him. He doesn't have the time and manpower, plus no car to test fit things on, in person, anymore since I've moved. So, moving back to saving for JDM parts. Has anyone seen any other options come up on the market yet besides the T-Demand and Nagisa arms?
-Lastly, for those who have done wide body's. How can I interview body shops to find the right one for me? I don't necessarily want to find the most expensive and hope for the best, however, I don't want to go for the cheapest price either (would be nice). So what can I ask or look for in a specific body shop? I'm lost and I'm new to south Florida.
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What angle did you want to see? I'll post up a few, but I can take more. I spoke with a few people and -6 degrees kept coming up for the rears without body work, which I didn't want. I hit Figs up a while before this was even a consideration, since I was pretty much set on the VR01's on here for sale in AZ. Once they said we can get something going, my #2 wheel became my #1.
I dunno about stretching a 255 on that wheel with an 30 profile. You really won't have much sidewall to stretch. Also if you do go -6 camber you'll really go through tires...especially since it's a low profile 22. Most who run that much camber run a 20 inch or smaller wheel with a taller sidewall. There's a lot more tire patch for the weight if their car to spread out on the tire.
I dunno about stretching a 255 on that wheel with an 30 profile. You really won't have much sidewall to stretch. Also if you do go -6 camber you'll really go through tires...especially since it's a low profile 22. Most who run that much camber run a 20 inch or smaller wheel with a taller sidewall. There's a lot more tire patch for the weight if their car to spread out on the tire.
I don't want to have bead problems since I drive 60+ miles a day.
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I think regardless of the size of the tire...running a low profile sidewall like what you get with 22s on this car and that much camber you'll have a lot of stress on the sidewalls.