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twitch231
08-11-2013, 04:30 PM
So I have questions. Asked it on fb but got tired of getting flamed

Tires I want: 19x? Vossen cv3 or similar concave to lip, 5-7spoke
Yes 19, they dont come smaller and I LOVE these rims... I plan on going full areo to accomidate.
Right now I'm completely stock and need guidance on where to start.

Looking to get Coilovers too, something adjustable. Not looking for camber really or making it hella flush, just not sticking out
Just want something for daily drive but still driftable when I want

Also some questions:
I understand that it'll be harder to drift, so I was wondering if I go 8 wide all around would that help break grip easier?

I thought I had another question but I can't remember at the moment

Try not to flame me not going DUB or need for speed just like a rim and wanna make it work
Can anyone help

mechanicalmoron
08-11-2013, 04:42 PM
I typed out a whole thoughtful reply, but I think it was a waste, so I deleted it.

Your car will look cartoonish/fast and the furious, it will preform considerably worse than stock, it will cost thousands of dollars to set it up so it works right, it will effectively ruin the car, and you will be laughed at.

After they finish laughing, they'll leave your car on cinderblocks.

There are lots of great 17" options, many of which are way better looking than that wheel.

If you want to drift, you do not want larger wheels, you want a limited slip or welded differential, and to think about REDUCING rotating mass, not greatly increasing it.

jr_ss
08-11-2013, 04:48 PM
Perhaps you should use the coilover, wheel fitment and tire threads in the chat section of this forum. There is plenty of information to make an educated decision.

twitch231
08-12-2013, 04:01 AM
Thanks for your help I think I've decided on 17mb battles instead

KoukiMonsta
08-12-2013, 08:49 PM
Thanks for your help I think I've decided on 17mb battles instead

I had to quote this...

twitch231
08-13-2013, 12:22 AM
Why did you have to quote it?

codyace
08-13-2013, 08:38 AM
Be sure to check out the stickied posts atop the chat and tech forums, most if the information you're looking for can easily be searched in there. If you have small questions be sure to check out the small question thread, there is a better focus in there than posting general threads.

Let it be known though that there are thousands of coilover and wheel threads, I'm certain through searching you can find all info you will need.