Has anyone tried running this type of wheel and tire? What would be the side effects of having this setup?

http://www.custommaxima.com/MaximaOw...OwnerMArk1.jpg

 

1. Wheel bearing failure.
2. Poor handling.
3. Ridicule and uncontrolled laughter from total strangers on the street.

 

How will it cause Wheel bearing failure?

 

I agree with all of those and don't forget the tire diameter is much smaller so you will rack up undriven miles fast!
-Cyrus

 

What would be the positives in this setup?

 

I would have to totally agree with sinewave on the first two....., but not trying to cause a debate how would the bearings get messed up?

Thanks for the pic, i needed a good laugh!

 

i believe the wheel bearing failure would occur because of the high(or is it low?) offset...the wheels being pushed away from the car causes stress on many componenets...

 

ooh man that is horrible..

 

Positives? Absolutely none! Aside from looking horrible and the tire diameter being shorter, it is illegal in most states to have the wheel stick out past the fender, and it will destroy wheel bearings! It's all about leverage. This would seriously increase the load on the wheel bearings, even sitting still. With the proper offset, there load is distributed more evenly between the inner & outer bearings. Not so in that case!

 

Looks nasty. But to each his own.

 

thats me!!!! ill be laughing my a$$ off! its fugly!
this is one instance where originality isnt applauded! ewwww i got to go throw up now!