Baby got new shoes

[mreid]

I'm making some changes to my widebody hotrod. Finding 15" tires for less than a mortgage is about impossible, so I sold the 15" Braid RSR wheels and TB15 tires and picked up a set of 17" three piece wheels for a very reasonable price, had them powder coated semi-gloss black and added a set of 245 front/315 rear tires. They are going to look badass on my car once I paint the hood, trunk, and bumpers. Can't wait!

[Discseven]

Nice MR. Looking forward to see them loaded.

[mreid]

Here's a couple of pics. It's hard to see as she's in the garage up on Jack stands in the front getting a new front end.

[JV911SYDNEY]

315

Have you got a build thread on your car? Looks tough!

[JeremyD]

tried to warn you on them "15's - they look great - but that's about it

[Sebscst]

Nice wheels and tires but lets see more pics of the car.

[redturbo911]

Originally Posted by Sebscst

Nice wheels and tires but lets see more pics of the car.

I agree never get tired of seeing that car.

[thotdoc]

They look great. Do you have any problems with the tires hitting the inside of the wheel well on the passenger side or the water reservoir on the drivers side?

[mreid]

Thanks all. I don't know about clearance, yet. The front end has been apart for several months for a rebuild and coilover conversion, as I just don't have time to work on it. The old wheel/tire combo was 24.5" in diameter vs. 25.7 on the new, but the new is also 3/4" narrower in the front. The offsets are perfect for my car. I should know this weekend if I have any clearance issues.

Jeremy, a man admits when he is wrong, but I have to say that I like the look of this set up much better on my widebody hotrod! Just because I need a change, I'm also painting the bumpers and hood/tail like this MW coupe (but mine is a widebody with a turbo tail):

[gtrp]

Awesome!
I got 305s on my 18x13 wheels. A little rubbing on hard turns on the outside but they are fun! Gotta roll the fenders a little more.


81' 911sc - Weekend Project Car
09 GTR - Race Car

[G50911]

looks great!

[rkeele]

Nice you did a awesome job giving my old wheels new life, and you should not have any clearance problem. I can't understand why so many 3 piece wheels are built with to much inside rim and backset for early pre 89 911, 4.5 to 5.0 is max

[mreid]

Replaced the front wheel bearings, ball joints, tie rod ends (turbo), brake calipers, and master cylinder. Installed coilovers in the front (rear was done a few months ago). Finally, bled the brakes, rolled the front fender lips, and got the new shoes installed today. They look great, but the front coilovers need to come down a few turns. Tomorrow I'll lower the front, back it out for a much needed bath, and snap some pictures. My objective is a hotrod terror with a nice rake. I should be able to tuck the wheels in nicely. More to come!

[mreid]

Adjusted the ride height and took it out for a much needed bath. It was 60 here today, so perfect for a shower and shake down. The ride height looks good, maybe anothe 1/2" in the back, but I don't want to have the tires hit the wheel wells and I like a bit of rake. What do you think?













And an engine shot just for a Christmas bonus!

[KC Chief]

Looks perfect to me. I like a tiny bit of rake. You nailed it.

[DeRRis]

Looks great, but now you need bigger brakes........

[JeremyD]

Looks great, but now you need bigger brakes........

! Yeah baby

[mreid]

Hey, no ideas for more investment! The CFO is getting trigger happy and I don't like the look in her eye.

That said, I do have a pair of big turbo aluminum calipers and rotors...

[redturbo911]

That car is stunning I love the way you set the car up. The clean engine bay just tops it all off.