GE8 Fit Shoes Picture Thread?
#22
05-28-2009, 01:47 AM
coilover is better
& it's a challenge to drive low on coilover
#23
05-28-2009, 10:31 AM
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SOOOOOOOOOOO HOT! Just wish the barrels were gloss white as well.
SOOOOOOOOOOO HOT! Just wish the barrels were gloss white as well.
#25
05-29-2009, 10:42 AM
Same here. I don't get it either. I think it just makes it look like the owner didn't want to buy new tires.
#27
05-29-2009, 01:15 PM
A stretched tire is used to put wide/low offset wheels on a car. An aggressive set of wheels with a correct tire size will rub the fenders. When people go for the flush or poke type fitment, they need to stretch in order ensure that the car will roll and sit properly when lowered.
Drifters also typically stretch tires to get stiffer sidewalls. However this is really the only case of racers using this, as other than stiffer sidewalls, there is no performance benefit.
As far as safety concerns goes, we've all heard about someone talking about someone who knew somebody that's friends neighbor who's on a forum has some kind of crazy blowout and it was due to the small tire.... I personally know a BUNCH of people who run stretched tires and are doing fine. I have personally daily driven on stretched tires and both the car and myself are fine. There's only 2 thing you need to worry about running stretched tires. 1. Tire wear. If you're stretched to shit, your tire life goes bye bye. Add camber and say hello to new tires every 6 months (unless your -5 or -7, then you can flip your tires). If you're a mild stretch, tire life should be somewhat close to normal. 2. Because the bead of the tire is so far away from the wheel, you are more susceptible to curb rash. I've curbed my wheels going up a steep driveway at too deep an angle. Also, if you're running a stretched tire on a low profile, there's less cushion to protect the wheel from deep potholes etc. I usually have enough time to notice the imperfections in the road and slow down/move. To me, it's not about going fast. It's about going slow and low.
HTH
Drifters also typically stretch tires to get stiffer sidewalls. However this is really the only case of racers using this, as other than stiffer sidewalls, there is no performance benefit.
As far as safety concerns goes, we've all heard about someone talking about someone who knew somebody that's friends neighbor who's on a forum has some kind of crazy blowout and it was due to the small tire.... I personally know a BUNCH of people who run stretched tires and are doing fine. I have personally daily driven on stretched tires and both the car and myself are fine. There's only 2 thing you need to worry about running stretched tires. 1. Tire wear. If you're stretched to shit, your tire life goes bye bye. Add camber and say hello to new tires every 6 months (unless your -5 or -7, then you can flip your tires). If you're a mild stretch, tire life should be somewhat close to normal. 2. Because the bead of the tire is so far away from the wheel, you are more susceptible to curb rash. I've curbed my wheels going up a steep driveway at too deep an angle. Also, if you're running a stretched tire on a low profile, there's less cushion to protect the wheel from deep potholes etc. I usually have enough time to notice the imperfections in the road and slow down/move. To me, it's not about going fast. It's about going slow and low.
HTH
Last edited by danielg; 05-29-2009 at 01:19 PM.
#30
05-30-2009, 11:15 PM
A stretched tire is used to put wide/low offset wheels on a car. An aggressive set of wheels with a correct tire size will rub the fenders. When people go for the flush or poke type fitment, they need to stretch in order ensure that the car will roll and sit properly when lowered.
Drifters also typically stretch tires to get stiffer sidewalls. However this is really the only case of racers using this, as other than stiffer sidewalls, there is no performance benefit.
As far as safety concerns goes, we've all heard about someone talking about someone who knew somebody that's friends neighbor who's on a forum has some kind of crazy blowout and it was due to the small tire.... I personally know a BUNCH of people who run stretched tires and are doing fine. I have personally daily driven on stretched tires and both the car and myself are fine. There's only 2 thing you need to worry about running stretched tires. 1. Tire wear. If you're stretched to shit, your tire life goes bye bye. Add camber and say hello to new tires every 6 months (unless your -5 or -7, then you can flip your tires). If you're a mild stretch, tire life should be somewhat close to normal. 2. Because the bead of the tire is so far away from the wheel, you are more susceptible to curb rash. I've curbed my wheels going up a steep driveway at too deep an angle. Also, if you're running a stretched tire on a low profile, there's less cushion to protect the wheel from deep potholes etc. I usually have enough time to notice the imperfections in the road and slow down/move. To me, it's not about going fast. It's about going slow and low.
HTH
Drifters also typically stretch tires to get stiffer sidewalls. However this is really the only case of racers using this, as other than stiffer sidewalls, there is no performance benefit.
As far as safety concerns goes, we've all heard about someone talking about someone who knew somebody that's friends neighbor who's on a forum has some kind of crazy blowout and it was due to the small tire.... I personally know a BUNCH of people who run stretched tires and are doing fine. I have personally daily driven on stretched tires and both the car and myself are fine. There's only 2 thing you need to worry about running stretched tires. 1. Tire wear. If you're stretched to shit, your tire life goes bye bye. Add camber and say hello to new tires every 6 months (unless your -5 or -7, then you can flip your tires). If you're a mild stretch, tire life should be somewhat close to normal. 2. Because the bead of the tire is so far away from the wheel, you are more susceptible to curb rash. I've curbed my wheels going up a steep driveway at too deep an angle. Also, if you're running a stretched tire on a low profile, there's less cushion to protect the wheel from deep potholes etc. I usually have enough time to notice the imperfections in the road and slow down/move. To me, it's not about going fast. It's about going slow and low.
HTH
u drive to fast then NO body gonna notice ur ride
#31
06-24-2009, 12:48 AM
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 2,804
Some nice pic's in here... I'll update this thread with some new pic's after the "NEW DROP" pic's are done ...... can you say tucking rim on 18's
...... can you say tucking rim on 18's
#36
07-30-2009, 08:04 AM
Ok I've read through quite a bit and going to make a semi-informed post. I hope I worded it clearly and the question is not a repeat.
2009 Fit Sport.
I'm deciding between Konig SuperMesh and Feather. I've read through all the combinations but have mixed thoughts. The SuperMesh's only go up to 16" while the Feather's are available up to 17"
So from what I see, there are many differences in rubbing results when you use the same wheel size with different springs and tire sizes. This is logical since each spring lowers by a different amount and tires are fatter or thinner. The closest set up to what I'm looking for was posted by Koi with his Konig Heliums @ 16x7 | +40offset | 205/45 | Swift Sport Springs [I think? He didn't mention] He mentions front rubbing even though the Swift Sports offer the smallest amount of lowering [1.2 Front/1.0 Rear]
I don't know much about the suspension and shocks yet as I'm waiting for an answer in my other thread. I plan to get the Swift Sports and match them to whatever shocks are suggested/best matched for them. I want NO rubbing whatsoever, even with a full car, BUT I want the improved handling with lowering.
I'd like to get 205/45/17 but in some cases that rubs and sometimes it doesn't.
Would going down to 195/50/17 help with the rubbing since the tire width is reduced and thus further away from the wheel well?
I'd settle for 16" if that will prevent rubbing.
So if I plan to get Swift Sports, what will guarantee no rubbing?
In summary, my options are:
SuperMesh 205/45/16
SuperMesh 195/??/16
Feather 205/45/17
Feather 205/45/16
Feather 195/45/16
Feather 195/50/16
Is this correct?
2009 Fit Sport.
I'm deciding between Konig SuperMesh and Feather. I've read through all the combinations but have mixed thoughts. The SuperMesh's only go up to 16" while the Feather's are available up to 17"
So from what I see, there are many differences in rubbing results when you use the same wheel size with different springs and tire sizes. This is logical since each spring lowers by a different amount and tires are fatter or thinner. The closest set up to what I'm looking for was posted by Koi with his Konig Heliums @ 16x7 | +40offset | 205/45 | Swift Sport Springs [I think? He didn't mention] He mentions front rubbing even though the Swift Sports offer the smallest amount of lowering [1.2 Front/1.0 Rear]
I don't know much about the suspension and shocks yet as I'm waiting for an answer in my other thread. I plan to get the Swift Sports and match them to whatever shocks are suggested/best matched for them. I want NO rubbing whatsoever, even with a full car, BUT I want the improved handling with lowering.
I'd like to get 205/45/17 but in some cases that rubs and sometimes it doesn't.
Would going down to 195/50/17 help with the rubbing since the tire width is reduced and thus further away from the wheel well?
I'd settle for 16" if that will prevent rubbing.
So if I plan to get Swift Sports, what will guarantee no rubbing?
In summary, my options are:
SuperMesh 205/45/16
SuperMesh 195/??/16
Feather 205/45/17
Feather 205/45/16
Feather 195/45/16
Feather 195/50/16
Is this correct?
