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Old 12-15-2009, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by FinallyGotaG
I can see the tread on the top of your tire


too high


must hide tread
Sure, if wheel travel and handling aren't a concern to the owner.
 
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Originally Posted by ShanesG
your 20's look smaller cause you're high as fvck lol, lower it and they will magically appear bigger
Originally Posted by FinallyGotaG
I can see the tread on the top of your tire


too high


must hide tread
now ppl are talking about 21"???

Yep... I think he's

 
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hahahaahah nice
 
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Originally Posted by DaveB
Sure, if wheel travel and handling aren't a concern to the owner.
I'm really low and have no problems with handling and its my DD. I'm on coilovers and there is less travel as it is so I really don't think you're making a valid point.
 
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Originally Posted by FinallyGotaG
I'm really low and have no problems with handling and its my DD. I'm on coilovers and there is less travel as it is so I really don't think you're making a valid point.
depends on how low you are, how wide you wheels are and what your offset is... if you are really low and have wheels near fender-line he has a very valid point = try taking hard sharp turns at high speed... I'm not talking about "spirited" cornering, I'm talking road-course/Autocross style hard cornering... quality suffers and without a doubt you will rub.

I had an effective 8.5 +10 offset with wheels tucked a bit - could not take even semi-spirited corners... then sucking in another 5mm at same height, still had trouble on real aggressive cornering... brought the car up about 1/4" and I'm (relatively) fine.

There is a fine line between cool looks and great performance... you will never have 100% of both - guaranteed.
 
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Step-lip makes the wheels look a bit smaller...
 
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Old 12-15-2009, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by OCG35
depends on how low you are, how wide you wheels are and what your offset is... if you are really low and have wheels near fender-line he has a very valid point = try taking hard sharp turns at high speed... I'm not talking about "spirited" cornering, I'm talking road-course/Autocross style hard cornering... quality suffers and without a doubt you will rub.

I had an effective 8.5 +10 offset with wheels tucked a bit - could not take even semi-spirited corners... then sucking in another 5mm at same height, still had trouble on real aggressive cornering... brought the car up about 1/4" and I'm (relatively) fine.

There is a fine line between cool looks and great performance... you will never have 100% of both - guaranteed.
True...but I have 1/8" of clearance from tire to fender, solid diff mounts, urethane bushings everywhere, corner balanced, 1.6 camber all around and track the car with no rubbing.

call BS all you want but I drive the hell out of my car and still keep it looking 'cool' so to speak.
 
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either way, back on topic. if OP were to lower the car a little more, his wheels wouldn't look so small.

21 inches is one inch from having a donk/box/bubble

no bueno
 
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Originally Posted by FinallyGotaG
True...but I have 1/8" of clearance from tire to fender, solid diff mounts, urethane bushings everywhere, corner balanced, 1.6 camber all around and track the car with no rubbing.

call BS all you want but I drive the hell out of my car and still keep it looking 'cool' so to speak.
where do you track?
 
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No rubbing on a track with 1/8" of clearance? Is this a 1/4 miles track....

OP, I say slam the **** out of your car and keep those wheels 21" is toooo big for the G. It'll make it look goofy.
 
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plus tires for 21s will be more expensive. 20s looks good on a sedan. Just dump it
 
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Originally Posted by OCG35
where do you track?
I did driver's edge events in tx at a couple of the Motorsport Ranch Speedways and a few parking lot events.

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No rubbing on a track with 1/8" of clearance? Is this a 1/4 miles track....

OP, I say slam the **** out of your car and keep those wheels 21" is toooo big for the G. It'll make it look goofy.
Never did 1/4 mile.

And I'll re-iterate... 1/8" clearance in the rear. I have a little more in the front
 
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Originally Posted by FinallyGotaG
I did driver's edge events in tx at a couple of the Motorsport Ranch Speedways and a few parking lot events.



Never did 1/4 mile.

And I'll re-iterate... 1/8" clearance in the rear. I have a little more in the front
that makes all the difference in the world! Having front wheels/tires pushed to the fender edge and being real low will create problems on hard aggressive cornering... looks real cool though.
 
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I would stick with 20" due to the lack of tire options and tire prices.
 
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Originally Posted by OCG35
that makes all the difference in the world! Having front wheels/tires pushed to the fender edge and being real low will create problems on hard aggressive cornering... looks real cool though.
Thats it! I'm gonna slam it to the ground and I'm cutting the front fenders!!!

Open wheel G!
 


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