Another TE37 ISF!!!! Plus Michelin P SS!!
Another TE37 ISF!!!! Plus Michelin P SS!!
Got my wheels back from the powdercoat shop over the weekend and then I got them on today. Figured I should share with you guys. I woke up all early today because I was so excited, no more mismatched wheels!!!
These are TE37 19x9.5 +34 19x10.5 +35 refinished brushed aluminum plus double dark tint clear coat. The finish came out amazing, it's a bit harder for the iphone camera to capture the stunning finish. I believe this is the first time this finish was done for the TE37. I love them!!!
Tires, Michelin Super Sport 245/40/19 and 275/35/19
First 5 pics were too dark so I had to enhanced them.
Last 3 pics were not edited.
These are TE37 19x9.5 +34 19x10.5 +35 refinished brushed aluminum plus double dark tint clear coat. The finish came out amazing, it's a bit harder for the iphone camera to capture the stunning finish. I believe this is the first time this finish was done for the TE37. I love them!!!
Tires, Michelin Super Sport 245/40/19 and 275/35/19
First 5 pics were too dark so I had to enhanced them.
Last 3 pics were not edited.
Last edited by MK4Sup_isF; Jul 29, 2014 at 05:49 PM.
Wheels are very nice
But, the tires, not so much. They are the wrong aspect ratio front and rear. They are 1" to big in outer diameter. IMHO, the added rubber of the sidewall is not attractive.
Lou
But, the tires, not so much. They are the wrong aspect ratio front and rear. They are 1" to big in outer diameter. IMHO, the added rubber of the sidewall is not attractive.Lou
Lou, that was done intentionally due to the amount of crazy bad roads here in SoCal. I don't know where did you get 1" taller. Stock is 26.2" front and 26" rear, this is 26.7" and 26.6". That's a total of .25"/.30" taller in sidewalls. Since I can't be rolling around slammed, the extra .25" of sidewalls actually filled in the fender gaps nicely. My work's parking structure will destroy all lowered cars with an aggressive lip
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Sick finish, my friend! I know you were really adamant on having this particular finish on a new set of wheels, and these came out great. Can't wait to see them in person along with the rest of the new goodies you got for the F. No need to worry about the little mishaps before. Enjoy the new transformation for your F!
With a 245/40 and 275/35 tire combo, it does come to 0.5-0.6" increase of tire diameter all around, which isn't really a big deal in the greater scheme of things, aside from slight differential in revs./mi and thus have you cruising at 61.3 MPH when it should be reading 60. It will stick out an extra 1.2" in the rear, but a slight camber will do the job, and I know you're not lowering it to the extreme. I completely agree in keeping the sidewall the same as a stock OEM tire really helps over these roads. And knowing the potholes and jagged roads where you work, I know you were thinking of protecting these wheels over keeping them in spec with the OEM wheel and tire combo.
Photoshoot time when we get some free time in our schedules!
With a 245/40 and 275/35 tire combo, it does come to 0.5-0.6" increase of tire diameter all around, which isn't really a big deal in the greater scheme of things, aside from slight differential in revs./mi and thus have you cruising at 61.3 MPH when it should be reading 60. It will stick out an extra 1.2" in the rear, but a slight camber will do the job, and I know you're not lowering it to the extreme. I completely agree in keeping the sidewall the same as a stock OEM tire really helps over these roads. And knowing the potholes and jagged roads where you work, I know you were thinking of protecting these wheels over keeping them in spec with the OEM wheel and tire combo.
Photoshoot time when we get some free time in our schedules!
Sick finish, my friend! I know you were really adamant on having this particular finish on a new set of wheels, and these came out great. Can't wait to see them in person along with the rest of the new goodies you got for the F. No need to worry about the little mishaps before. Enjoy the new transformation for your F!
With a 245/40 and 275/35 tire combo, it does come to 0.5-0.6" increase of tire diameter all around, which isn't really a big deal in the greater scheme of things, aside from slight differential in revs./mi and thus have you cruising at 61.3 MPH when it should be reading 60. It will stick out an extra 1.2" in the rear, but a slight camber will do the job, and I know you're not lowering it to the extreme. I completely agree in keeping the sidewall the same as a stock OEM tire really helps over these roads. And knowing the potholes and jagged roads where you work, I know you were thinking of protecting these wheels over keeping them in spec with the OEM wheel and tire combo.
Photoshoot time when we get some free time in our schedules!
With a 245/40 and 275/35 tire combo, it does come to 0.5-0.6" increase of tire diameter all around, which isn't really a big deal in the greater scheme of things, aside from slight differential in revs./mi and thus have you cruising at 61.3 MPH when it should be reading 60. It will stick out an extra 1.2" in the rear, but a slight camber will do the job, and I know you're not lowering it to the extreme. I completely agree in keeping the sidewall the same as a stock OEM tire really helps over these roads. And knowing the potholes and jagged roads where you work, I know you were thinking of protecting these wheels over keeping them in spec with the OEM wheel and tire combo.
Photoshoot time when we get some free time in our schedules!
Need to get my Cwest front lips on before we can do a proper shoot, my car looks naked at the front without any lip. My car better looks almost as good as yours or else I won't show up!
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Yeah I would rather go slightly larger than stock vs slightly under size like many of us do. 245/35 275/30 create even more fender gap that required the car to ride even lower to just fill in the gap. Beside, I want to protect my investment, especially this AMAZING finish lol
Need to get my Cwest front lips on before we can do a proper shoot, my car looks naked at the front without any lip. My car better looks almost as good as yours or else I won't show up!
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I dig. I think the thicker sidewall looks pretty good. I like the way it eats up some of the fender gap. A 245/35/19 enhances fender gap. People who say its not noticeable need glasses.
Ever consider a 255/35/19 for the front ??
Ever consider a 255/35/19 for the front ??
