My new rims!

[nikhsum]

Here are some more pics (clickable thumbnails). Unfortunately all the rain has left my car kinda dirty.

I finally got my rims installed tonight. Took just over an hour and I learnt how to use my torque wrench. I'm pretty happy with them so far, although it looks like my car is now raised. I'll try to take better pictures tomorrow.

I took it for a quick test drive and I am quite impressed with the tires. They are extremely quiet and provide a very soft ride.

[lammydi]

Nice...those Falken Torque 5 Gunmetal is one of my favorites. It would look a lot nicer if you went with 18". But 17" is a lot nicer compare to stock wheels. Good job.

[aSiAnRiCk]

looks good so far. can you take more pics further from the car?

[nikhsum]

Thanks, I just snapped some quick pics late last night while in the garage. I'll take some outside pics later today. I agree, I would have liked to get 18s except it was a bit more pricey and the lack of sidewall would not be fun on our pothole covered streets up here.

After thinking about it though, I really don't understand why my car looks raised. The new overall diameter is only 0.15" larger than stock so it shouldn't be that big of a difference. Any ideas?

[nikhsum]

So it rained pretty hard last night and I didn't get a chance to take any more pics...maybe later today.

Anyways, my car still rides funny. It's definitely higher than before. And I'm not sure if this is a problem but there is not much room between the rear tire and the spring...maybe 1 inch. The front is ok though. Should I be worried?

This is the rear:


This is the front:

[aSiAnRiCk]

Expect some rubbing from the tires

[TRD VVTi]

Originally Posted by nikhsum

Thanks, I just snapped some quick pics late last night while in the garage. I'll take some outside pics later today. I agree, I would have liked to get 18s except it was a bit more pricey and the lack of sidewall would not be fun on our pothole covered streets up here.

After thinking about it though, I really don't understand why my car looks raised. The new overall diameter is only 0.15" larger than stock so it shouldn't be that big of a difference. Any ideas?

It will be fine. The spring will move up when the tire moves up. That distance doesn't change because they move together. The strut and the wheel are connected to the lower control arm.

[whiteboy]

nice choice, love the car color and the rims looks good all in all

[nikhsum]

Thanks! Just updated some new pics in the first post.

[lammydi]

Originally Posted by nikhsum

Thanks! Just updated some new pics in the first post.

Those pictures are a lot better. Much better now,

[nikhsum]

Thanks lammy! Now I want to paint my calipers after seeing yours! Good stuff

[Camread]

are those really 17s?

[nikhsum]

Originally Posted by Camread

are those really 17s?

Yeah they are really 17s. They do look great in person though. I'm happy with them though - looks way better than stock and I didt have to sacrifice too much ride comfort.

[PhatRoyale]

Looks good!

[eyeball96]

Very Nice...lovein the gunmetal. I had 18's on the coupe, and had less space between the tire and the strut...but it never rubbed!....U shouldn't have any problems!