Finally got my new shoes squared away.

[Vader]

Finally got off my ass, and PC'd/Installed my wheels.

Thanks to Doubleflusher for the hookup on the wheels

I still need to get the center caps & lugs squared away, but, as I was eager to get them on, I said fuck it.


Before




During (Beadblasting) - Stripped them down to the primer.







After








Mated wheels with these.

[karl-hungus]

what color are the wheels and what size tires?

[Vader]

Originally Posted by karl hungus what color are the wheels and what size tires?

Rally wheel charcoal - Hotcoat Powder Rally Wheel Charcoal

With satin clear. They have metalic flecks in the base as well. Camera can't really catch it, but they look nice in the sun.

225/40


I messed up in a few spots. But overall I like em.

[bertrand_CX_7]

What brand whiles are those dude?

[karl-hungus]

Originally Posted by bertrand_CX_7 What brand whiles are those dude?

ms6 whiles, genpu.

[vatordoc]

Looks like you did a mint job. Now wash your damn car!

[essejkcamraw]

let me know how those nt05's feel and grip, im thinking about buying a set.

[802MS3]

Originally Posted by essejkcamraw let me know how those nt05's feel and grip, im thinking about buying a set.

nitto nt05 ftw. just search subject for nt05 or nt-05. couple good threads.

I have them in 255/40/17. THEY ARE THE SHIT.

[bertrand_CX_7]

Originally Posted by opt_ms3 nitto nt05 ftw. just search subject for nt05 or nt-05. couple good threads. I have them in 255/40/17. THEY ARE THE SHIT.

Is this sacartism or the NT-05 are really what you mean? ....

Sorry but with my English I'll never know when you guys are serious....

[ScarMS3]

Speed 6 stockers

[irishking03]

I had those wheels. Double let me barrow them for sometime while my speed 3 wheels were being powdercoated. Nice work

[ScarMS3]

They are good apparently but there are better ones out there

[802MS3]

Originally Posted by bertrand_CX_7 Is this sacartism or the NT-05 are really what you mean? .... Sorry but with my English I'll never know when you guys are serious....

hahaha. "the shit" = the best thing ever. its one of those oxymoron phrases that is so extreme to the opposite that it means the opposite. I can see how it might not be obvious.

so yes. I love the Nitto NT05 tire. really a great summer tire for the money. check out this thread: Nitto NT05 owners......

Originally Posted by ScarMS3 They are good apparently but there are better ones out there

Better summer street tire? please enlighten me. They are decent in the wet, grip like hell, decent tread life...I paid $140/each/shipped per tire for 255/40/17.

[bova]

put the center caps on, looks dumb without them

[Vader]

Originally Posted by bova80 put the center caps on, looks dumb without them

I hadn't noticed

They are currently in the process of paint... Still trying to decide which color I like (read, shade of black)


And, opt_ms3 is right, after Dunlop caught on, and decided to rape everyone for the Star Specs. In my opinion, the NT-05s are a very cost effective summer option.

[unokevin1]

looks nice bro, how much?

[Vader]

Center caps done

[dizzydtrain]

Nice job, the color goes really well with the black mica.

[Vader]

UPDATE




I decided to unleash my inner rice.


TR Motorsport C3 17x9 48

Bought the silver ones on closeout, on the cheap.


Ink Black base w/ Moondust Orange topcoat.

[ANGRYEAGLE]

That's actually a really cool color. Looking forward to seeing install pics. Did you do them yourself?

[bwspeed]

Nice color going to look really good on the car!

[rfinkle2]

HAHA! Hell yeah Vader. They are going to look great.

[Vader]

Quick fit check.

245-45

Tires rub strut. Will need the 5mm spacers I have sitting in my tool box.

Rears are fine. need to drive to make sure no rub.

Overall, happy with the hella beefy look.

[rfinkle2]

I totally agree with the beefy look. IMO, that looks great.

You need me to send you some nice, non oily tire no - sling dressing to make them nice and black?

[Vader]

Yeah, I love the beefy look.

Ha! Tires are still covered in mold release. I need to get them cleaned up, and hit them with some matte dressing for sure.

[rfinkle2]

Originally Posted by Vader Yeah, I love the beefy look. Ha! Tires are still covered in mold release. I need to get them cleaned up, and hit them with some matte dressing for sure.

I was just teasin' ya. They look great.

Pming you.

[rfinkle2]

Wait a minute!!!!!!!!! I just re-read the thread and saw that you pc'd the 1st set and painted the second set yourself?

Damn Vader, if you don't do that professionally, it is definitely professional quality work.

[Vader]

Yes, both sets done by me. And, both PC'd

Not a professional though, more of a hobby.

[Vader]

Fitted.

5mm spacer is needed in front to clear strut.

No spacer in back. No need for roll. No rubbing. Which is awesome.

245-45 Conti Extreme contact DW.





Rear flushness:

[ScarMS3]

Look fantastic, color is awesome...I probably wouldn't do it but they look sweet.

[Mike@Stratified]

Update with whole side pics of the car? The wheels look great!

[cbspd3flip]

@Vader; If sex was a color, that would be it. Very nice set up!

[Vader]

Sorry for the delay @RacerMike;

[Mike@Stratified]

No worries. Just ordered some 17x9 RPF1s with 245/45s so was looking to get an idea of how I'll be sitting. Thanks!

[AllLostThings]

Looks sick!

[Jap11g]

DAMN, those 245's look great. Nice work on the paint job btw.