streeteg Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Well I am not sure how well known myself or my car is on this forum, but for those who dont know I am continuing the sixgun project that was begun by top hat performance in Georgia. Below is the beginning process of me fitting my 15x10.5 -6 w/225/50/15s in the rear and 15x8 -25 in the front. The front required no spacer and fit in my mind perfectly, with the exception of some of the inner lip that I am going to have to grind away. The rears required a 35mm spacer both for strut clearance and to fit the body. As you can see there is a pretty thick piece of metal acting as a support for the widebody that I will have to carefully grind away. Tonight I thought I was going to make a lot more progress then I did, however I went through one wheel on the rotozip and barely made a dent. Off to home depot.... anyway without any more delay--- front wheel fitment rear wheel fitment: I didnt think I would like the stretched look but it looks like I have no choice! tight fit, and I am really happy with the fitment. Grinding the lip is going to be a bitch though- Here is an idea of what I am working with: its almost a half inch thick. I will have to angle it pretty hard, and may even have to bust out my buddy's fender roller but I am not trying to damage the fiberglass that seems the metal kit together. All in all I have a nice winter project on my hand. I will most likely need coilovers to get the ride height that I want so that is next....anyone have any advice on suspension? I havent even begin to research... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennysgreen280zt Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 wow, those look awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I think I saw you had it for sale on another forum - does this mean it's off the market? Anyway, looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streeteg Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 ya when i tried to sell it i found these wheels for dirt cheap so i took it as a sign.... Still a ton of work to go on the car, but this was going to be the biggest thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo1jz Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 It looks nice with those wheels, but in all honesty, putting a 225 on a 10.5" rim just makes me sick. Such a loss of potential traction to make wheels fit, or look nice. Doesn't make any sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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