New Rims!!! g35 18's on Mich PS2's.. !PIX!
10-05-2008, 12:39 PM
#41
No disrespect KC, but in my opinion and tire calculators, Eibach or Progress springs will make more of a difference than going from 255/40's to 245/45's.
First off, the "sidewall" is only .3 inches shorter. I have had both Eibach's and progress and the front drop seems to be the same between the two after they settle--about 2 inches.
The H&R's are listed as a 1.5 inch drop, and they seem to barely settle to that. Furthermore, on the H&R's the drop in the rear is more than the Eibachs and Progress. Now, the .3 inches shorter is obviously around the entire circumfrence of the tire, but even times two isn't just under a inch.
Again, no disrespect, just math. Try using this calculator. It's a nice one... http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp----------->or this one....http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
First off, the "sidewall" is only .3 inches shorter. I have had both Eibach's and progress and the front drop seems to be the same between the two after they settle--about 2 inches.
The H&R's are listed as a 1.5 inch drop, and they seem to barely settle to that. Furthermore, on the H&R's the drop in the rear is more than the Eibachs and Progress. Now, the .3 inches shorter is obviously around the entire circumfrence of the tire, but even times two isn't just under a inch.
Again, no disrespect, just math. Try using this calculator. It's a nice one... http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp----------->or this one....http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
More like .7" in diameter.
All I was saying is I wouldnt start replacing suspension parts to get rid of the wheel gap caused by the wrong sized tires... Just my .02
10-05-2008, 12:55 PM
#42
You may even consider the Chern route and go to 255/45/18's to really kill the wheel gap. As far as performance goes you have the best size right now.
I was hoping the spacers would give mine the look of less wheel gap. I have a feeling I'm going to have to shave my inner rear fender to prevent rubbing. I bought 25mm (1 inch) spacers all the way around. I'll post pics before and after and we will all know the truth. 
I hate to say it Justin but we need a side shot. The suspense is killing me (or send me one for private viewing
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10-05-2008, 01:10 PM
#43
KC, You said---->"Theres just under an inch difference in sidewall between a 40 and a 45. (40 being shorter)"
KC, Then you said ---->"More like .7" in diameter."
Obviously, diameter is drawing a strait line down the center of a circle from top to bottom. Radius is half that.
Sidewall is the side of the tire only. 40% of 255mm equals 4.01 inches.
45% of 245mm equals 4.33 inches. 4.33 inches minus 4.01 inches equals .32 inches. Twice that equals .64 inches. There you have it, the diameter is ,.64 inches (rounds off to .6 inches) different.
Just my .06 inches.
KC, Then you said ---->"More like .7" in diameter."
Obviously, diameter is drawing a strait line down the center of a circle from top to bottom. Radius is half that.
Sidewall is the side of the tire only. 40% of 255mm equals 4.01 inches.
45% of 245mm equals 4.33 inches. 4.33 inches minus 4.01 inches equals .32 inches. Twice that equals .64 inches. There you have it, the diameter is ,.64 inches (rounds off to .6 inches) different.
Just my .06 inches.
10-05-2008, 02:01 PM
#45
KC, You said---->"Theres just under an inch difference in sidewall between a 40 and a 45. (40 being shorter)"
KC, Then you said ---->"More like .7" in diameter."
Obviously, diameter is drawing a strait line down the center of a circle from top to bottom. Radius is half that.
Sidewall is the side of the tire only. 40% of 255mm equals 4.01 inches.
45% of 245mm equals 4.33 inches. 4.33 inches minus 4.01 inches equals .32 inches. Twice that equals .64 inches. There you have it, the diameter is ,.64 inches (rounds off to .6 inches) different.
Just my .06 inches.
KC, Then you said ---->"More like .7" in diameter."
Obviously, diameter is drawing a strait line down the center of a circle from top to bottom. Radius is half that.
Sidewall is the side of the tire only. 40% of 255mm equals 4.01 inches.
45% of 245mm equals 4.33 inches. 4.33 inches minus 4.01 inches equals .32 inches. Twice that equals .64 inches. There you have it, the diameter is ,.64 inches (rounds off to .6 inches) different.
Just my .06 inches.
Bottom line is you sold him wheels and tires that were better suited for your "set-up" So far I havent seen Justin take out his springs and "cut off a coil or two" like you did. Dont tell him to buy another brand of spring to decrease the wheel gap. It wont help. Of course if the tires are new, use them, then buy the correct size.
Reminds me of one of my old winter setups... LOL 40 series.
I couldnt pass the deal.Bridgestone Blizzak runflats with maybe 500 miles on them. $200 m/b. Threw them on, threw up and sold them.
10-05-2008, 02:21 PM
#46
Bottom line is you sold him wheels and tires that were better suited for your "set-up" So far I havent seen Justin take out his springs and "cut off a coil or two" like you did. Dont tell him to buy another brand of spring to decrease the wheel gap. It wont help. Of course if the tires are new, use them, then buy the correct size.
Reminds me of one of my old winter setups... LOL 40 series.
I couldnt pass the deal.Bridgestone Blizzak runflats with maybe 500 miles on them. $200 m/b. Threw them on, threw up and sold them.
Reminds me of one of my old winter setups... LOL 40 series.
I couldnt pass the deal.Bridgestone Blizzak runflats with maybe 500 miles on them. $200 m/b. Threw them on, threw up and sold them.
Now go and have a nice day in that nice ride of yours.
10-05-2008, 02:33 PM
#47
Sorry fastmax to be jacking your thread but i have to show this to KC.
Here is a picture of my car with 245/40/19's and your 255'40/18's. As you can see the difference in wheel gap is not big. The 245/40/19's have the same diameter as 245/45/18's! So, lower it Bro. You'll experience even better handling I bet.
Here is a picture of my car with 245/40/19's and your 255'40/18's. As you can see the difference in wheel gap is not big. The 245/40/19's have the same diameter as 245/45/18's! So, lower it Bro. You'll experience even better handling I bet.
10-05-2008, 02:57 PM
#48
wow what just happened in here LOL..
KC, hurl3y told me that it would need to be lowered... I knew what i was getting into when i bought them... I love the setup and will be buying progress soon..
If/when i need new tires i will get 45 series.. but for now i love it!
KC, hurl3y told me that it would need to be lowered... I knew what i was getting into when i bought them... I love the setup and will be buying progress soon..
If/when i need new tires i will get 45 series.. but for now i love it!
10-05-2008, 10:22 PM
#51
By the way, I have been to that establishment and Fastmax was my waiter. Really nice place, and Justin does a great job. Remember the Copper River salmon??
10-06-2008, 12:26 AM
#52
but we now have a new menu... very nice additions..
10-06-2008, 10:40 PM
#56
10-07-2008, 04:01 AM
#57
Hey Bud,
Should be interesting once you get the new springs. I really want to drive down and help you install them (and try out the new menu). Don't forget, you have spring spacers in your rears. You're probably going to want to chuck them when you get your new springs, or sell them with the H&R springs to the person who buys them from you.
With the new springs, no spring spacers in the rears, and the +30mm offset associated with G35's---->nice and flush, the rear tires are going to be very close to the wheelwells. You're probably going to be saved from rear tires rubbing with your loved ones in the car by the "40" profile of the tire.
Going from the H&R's to Progress springs without rear spring spacers , she is going to drop more than a inch in the rears, and more than .5 inches in the front once she settles. Trust me when I tell you it's going to look WAY better with the new springs!
Now this is my own opinion...because of the (ironically) progressive nature of Eibachs, I believe they have better ride quality than the Progress springs but handle the same. The Eibach's compliment the GR2's on your car very well. But again, this is my own opinion.
Should be interesting once you get the new springs. I really want to drive down and help you install them (and try out the new menu). Don't forget, you have spring spacers in your rears. You're probably going to want to chuck them when you get your new springs, or sell them with the H&R springs to the person who buys them from you.
With the new springs, no spring spacers in the rears, and the +30mm offset associated with G35's---->nice and flush, the rear tires are going to be very close to the wheelwells. You're probably going to be saved from rear tires rubbing with your loved ones in the car by the "40" profile of the tire.
Going from the H&R's to Progress springs without rear spring spacers , she is going to drop more than a inch in the rears, and more than .5 inches in the front once she settles. Trust me when I tell you it's going to look WAY better with the new springs!
Now this is my own opinion...because of the (ironically) progressive nature of Eibachs, I believe they have better ride quality than the Progress springs but handle the same. The Eibach's compliment the GR2's on your car very well. But again, this is my own opinion.
Last edited by coolmax05; 10-07-2008 at 04:05 AM.
10-07-2008, 09:30 AM
#58
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Nice place fastmax, i'll check it out the next time i'm in LA.
Btw, I've seen coolmax's car with those wheels and tires and they looked great. It looks like the HR springs that fastmax has have something to do with the wheel gap.
Btw, I've seen coolmax's car with those wheels and tires and they looked great. It looks like the HR springs that fastmax has have something to do with the wheel gap.
10-07-2008, 09:58 AM
#59
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Location: Rochester michigan
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where did u get that nismo badge? i had decals made, but psshhh i want something solid! lol and that hood ... dam! where did ya get that? i know our maxi's our different years but i'd like to try to get that for my car!
10-07-2008, 11:42 AM
#62
as for the hood, its from Edgar from EZkoncepts...
Not sure what year maxima you but right now they only offer it for the 04-06
10-07-2008, 11:43 AM
#63
+1 on the H&r's making it look higher
10-07-2008, 05:40 PM
#66
Those wheels look awesome on your car. Classy, professional, and sporty.
Just know you're going to take a hit in ride quality going from H&R's to Progress. Again, give the Eibachs a thought or two (I have not mislead you so far).
Now enjoy--and for Christ sakes, stay out of trouble and be safe. Oh yeah, watch out for curbs.
PS: Every once in a while when I see those wheels on your car I
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12-02-2008, 02:40 PM
#71
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Location: Pleasant Hill, California
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That looks clean... so what was the total out the door cost he gave you? I am fully jealous. Let me know if you ever want to give them up for an upgrade!! I wouldn't mind having some G35 rims my self. I mean, especially if they look that good...
Nice score!
Nice score!
12-02-2008, 02:43 PM
#72
12-02-2008, 02:45 PM
#73
hurl3y is a very generous man!!!
ill keep you and other in mind when/if i sell them ...
12-02-2008, 02:47 PM
#74
12-02-2008, 11:45 PM
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12-03-2008, 11:52 AM
#79
Car looks great man!! Keep it up..
Kamski
12-03-2008, 11:56 AM
#80
thanks kamski..
i told you to come by LOL.. but u the silly Canadian didnt listen to me hahah
i should have a stillen lip here in the next week or so.. im trying to copy you Ha!
i told you to come by LOL.. but u the silly Canadian didnt listen to me hahah
i should have a stillen lip here in the next week or so.. im trying to copy you Ha!