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Originally posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
McCong-just one thing, if you run a stretched rear, PLEASE run the corresponding stretch up front!!!!
McCong-just one thing, if you run a stretched rear, PLEASE run the corresponding stretch up front!!!!
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Thanks for all the replys guys. I agree that a inch gap is unacceptable too. After I get my fenders shaved/rolled tomorrow, I am going to evaluate what I should do from there. I'll keep you guys posted as to how it all turns out. Thanks.
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Originally posted by T.L.W.
really nice rims
the lips are pretty sweet
is Bazo a new company ?
really nice rims
the lips are pretty sweet
is Bazo a new company ?
Like D said, Bazo has been around a while but I didn't know they had multi piece wheels in their line up. Unless they just started making them or these just look multi piece.....which is okay.
About 6 months ago I visited the local Infiniti dealer to check out a G35. They had a sport model with factory body kit and Bazo wheels in chrome. Looked okay but no where near as nice as these wheels.
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Re: new shoes
Originally posted by reggiek
Like D said, Bazo has been around a while but I didn't know they had multi piece wheels in their line up. Unless they just started making them or these just look multi piece.....
Like D said, Bazo has been around a while but I didn't know they had multi piece wheels in their line up. Unless they just started making them or these just look multi piece.....
Another hot upcoming trend is going to be staggered 1pc wheels.
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Re: new shoes
Originally posted by reggiek
Like D said, Bazo has been around a while but I didn't know they had multi piece wheels in their line up. Unless they just started making them or these just look multi piece.....which is okay.
About 6 months ago I visited the local Infiniti dealer to check out a G35. They had a sport model with factory body kit and Bazo wheels in chrome. Looked okay but no where near as nice as these wheels.
Like D said, Bazo has been around a while but I didn't know they had multi piece wheels in their line up. Unless they just started making them or these just look multi piece.....which is okay.
About 6 months ago I visited the local Infiniti dealer to check out a G35. They had a sport model with factory body kit and Bazo wheels in chrome. Looked okay but no where near as nice as these wheels.
Originally posted by mcgong
The offsets are +35 in the front and +25 in the rear. I know +25... I was wondering that too. These were the wheels that were on my car at SEMA and I asked the guy to make it more conservative and all he could do was give me an 8.5 in the rear instead of 9.5. I want to run staggered so I kept the +25. I put them on this morning and drove down the street and came back with rubber shreds hanging off the tire. So I raised the car about and 1.25 inches. Going to get the fenders rolled on monday. I think after that, it should be ok. I don't think I will be able to run a zero gap setup though anymore. I'll probably have to leave a 1 inch gap in the rear, which is ok by me.
The offsets are +35 in the front and +25 in the rear. I know +25... I was wondering that too. These were the wheels that were on my car at SEMA and I asked the guy to make it more conservative and all he could do was give me an 8.5 in the rear instead of 9.5. I want to run staggered so I kept the +25. I put them on this morning and drove down the street and came back with rubber shreds hanging off the tire. So I raised the car about and 1.25 inches. Going to get the fenders rolled on monday. I think after that, it should be ok. I don't think I will be able to run a zero gap setup though anymore. I'll probably have to leave a 1 inch gap in the rear, which is ok by me.
and i would love to know too, stay with the offset, shave all the tab, and try to do alignment to make sure the camber is as possible as you can.
see if you still rub.... i would tend to think so.... i have seen 10 +35 in the back with fender all shaved and it only barely cleared
Originally posted by LXOGOOD
Congrats on the new wheels bro! They look hella sweet..But seriously, why such an aggressive offset with 20's? That kind of offset is going to drive you crazy on rough roads or dips at high speeds. If that car is your daily driver, it's going to be very important to have your height and suspension setup correctly.
BTW: Neo, myself and a few others are running in the high +30's with a 3"-3.5" lip on 10" wide rear wheel. All we had to do was grind down some of the metal inside the fender well so no rubbing would occur. Bluelex is running a low +40 offset with almost a 4" lip. DAMN GETTINS...
Your best bet would be to stretch a tire on the wheel. Not a good thing to do for a daily driver but will save you from buying new tires every 6-8 months from rubbing. Like Neo & D2 said, running a 1" gap or more will be unacceptable bro... j/k But, it may take the look away from the 4" lip.. Just my 2 cents...
Your car is coming along nicely. Keep up the great work!
Congrats on the new wheels bro! They look hella sweet..But seriously, why such an aggressive offset with 20's? That kind of offset is going to drive you crazy on rough roads or dips at high speeds. If that car is your daily driver, it's going to be very important to have your height and suspension setup correctly.
BTW: Neo, myself and a few others are running in the high +30's with a 3"-3.5" lip on 10" wide rear wheel. All we had to do was grind down some of the metal inside the fender well so no rubbing would occur. Bluelex is running a low +40 offset with almost a 4" lip. DAMN GETTINS...
Your best bet would be to stretch a tire on the wheel. Not a good thing to do for a daily driver but will save you from buying new tires every 6-8 months from rubbing. Like Neo & D2 said, running a 1" gap or more will be unacceptable bro... j/k But, it may take the look away from the 4" lip.. Just my 2 cents...
Your car is coming along nicely. Keep up the great work!
Originally posted by mcgong
Thanks for all the replys guys. I agree that a inch gap is unacceptable too. After I get my fenders shaved/rolled tomorrow, I am going to evaluate what I should do from there. I'll keep you guys posted as to how it all turns out. Thanks.
Thanks for all the replys guys. I agree that a inch gap is unacceptable too. After I get my fenders shaved/rolled tomorrow, I am going to evaluate what I should do from there. I'll keep you guys posted as to how it all turns out. Thanks.
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Originally posted by rominl
10 +25 in the back? man mike, you should have read the guide i typed out, this is bad man.... if you have 10 +40, you already touching the fender tab in the back. so you need to shave 15mm, i am not sure if there are that many tab for you to shave.
and i would love to know too, stay with the offset, shave all the tab, and try to do alignment to make sure the camber is as possible as you can.
see if you still rub.... i would tend to think so.... i have seen 10 +35 in the back with fender all shaved and it only barely cleared
10 +25 in the back? man mike, you should have read the guide i typed out, this is bad man.... if you have 10 +40, you already touching the fender tab in the back. so you need to shave 15mm, i am not sure if there are that many tab for you to shave.
and i would love to know too, stay with the offset, shave all the tab, and try to do alignment to make sure the camber is as possible as you can.
see if you still rub.... i would tend to think so.... i have seen 10 +35 in the back with fender all shaved and it only barely cleared
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Originally posted by mcgong
Yup, I already knew +25 was way too agressive. I was running +40 with a 10 inch rim out back and it barely made it, with out rubbing. I picked these up because it was so cheap. If they don't fit, Ill probably just sell them. My car is in the shop right now getting the fenders rolled, so we'll see.
Yup, I already knew +25 was way too agressive. I was running +40 with a 10 inch rim out back and it barely made it, with out rubbing. I picked these up because it was so cheap. If they don't fit, Ill probably just sell them. My car is in the shop right now getting the fenders rolled, so we'll see.
I'd really like to see you be able to pull this off and keep your wheels, good luck
Originally posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
If you go with the 245 tire and some neg camber you should be able to make it work (with the fender rolling, etc etc) My recomendation is to go with the Nitto 555, as these tires are VERY durable, and are very resistant to camber wear (in my experience). They also have a "thicker" overall design, which will help offset the strectch. These are avail in 225/35 and 245/35.
I'd really like to see you be able to pull this off and keep your wheels, good luck
If you go with the 245 tire and some neg camber you should be able to make it work (with the fender rolling, etc etc) My recomendation is to go with the Nitto 555, as these tires are VERY durable, and are very resistant to camber wear (in my experience). They also have a "thicker" overall design, which will help offset the strectch. These are avail in 225/35 and 245/35.
I'd really like to see you be able to pull this off and keep your wheels, good luck
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I am using the Nitto 225/35/30 up front and 245/35/20 in the back on 8.5 (f) and 9.5(r) width wheels correspondingly. They seem to be much more durable than my Michelin and makes less noise. Also, since the sidewall is more aggressive, you also lose that ugly donut look, which I really hate.