Got my new shoes on

[transio]

Just mounted some 18x9 eagle alloy 178's with 285 60 18 tires. Here are the wheels: http://www.aewheel.com/wheels_detail.cfm?id=39 I'll get pics of them mounted for you guys tomorrow. They look hot. :)

I had to do some extensive trimming of my cladding and the backs of my front wheel wells to get these suckers in. Still, it's not noticeable unless you stick your head under the car.

Edit: Ok, here are some pics:

http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/Wheels-001.jpg
http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/Wheels-007.jpg
http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/Wheels-008.jpg
http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/Wheels-012.jpg
http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/Wheels-014.jpg

[transio]

PS - anyone interested in my old wheels and tires? 15x7 w/ 29x11 mudders. They're about 50% worn, and really only good for offroading because they can't hold a good balance (translating to vibrations at high speeds). I'm asking $150 + shipping for the set of 4 wheels and tires. I prefer local pickup if possible.

[Soulpower]

I like... a lot! now lets see them on!

[Raque Thomas]

Love the wheels-not crazy about the center caps (too aftermarket looking-if that makes sense!) Need pics installed!!

[transio]

Ok, I posted some pics :)

[Cyrk]

Looks Great!

[VCrossfan]

VERY,VERY Nice Trans ! ! !

[transio]

Thx for the comments, guys :)

Here's a couple more pics:


http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/Wheels-005.jpg
http://www.stevenmoseley.com/vehicross/Wheels-006.jpg

[Raque Thomas]

VERY nice!!!!

[Ldub]

Beefy, yet not too blingy...just right! Look'in good on the new skinz.
Ldub

[Bantan]

Hot to Death!!!
We got to meet up, I bumped into another local VXer who recently got 22"s. we could go to that Car showcase on friday night in Davie

[technocoy]

hey transio, that is the perfect scale of wheel and tire for the VX... looks really sharp! if you don't mind me asking, how much did the 18's run? Is the offset the reason for the trimming? or are the tires a bit thick?

Thanks,
technocoy

[transio]

Hey, thanks, guys!

Mercer, we definitely gotta go show off the VXes.

techno, the wheels were about $175 each (for polished finish), iirc. The excessive trimming is primarily because the offset is +2mm - protruding about 1.5" from the stock wheels (+38mm). Still, the protrusion adds to the look, giving the VX a nice bulldog stance.

[technocoy]

you've got me tempted, lol. i don't want to bite your rhymes though, he he. I have always thought the VX looks REALLY good with that wide stance, i just hate the idea of cutting my baby!

thanks again for the info!
technocoy

[Veritech Jedi]

Hey Transio, can you post some close up pics of the cladding trim you had to do? I am thinking of getting some tires that size but I would like to see the amount of cladding trimmed before I fork over the cash.

[Joe_Black]

Looks good! Was wondering what was going on with the wheels after the whole issue with the others and the center-bore. Glad to see you finally worked it all out.

Say, were you in Lakeland the other day? Just wondering 'cause I saw a Proton rollin' through town.

PM me if you've still got the offroad set up for grabs, I may just come down and snag 'em. ;)

[transio]

Veritech, the amount of trimming you have to do varies based upon the offset of the wheels you pick, and even the brand of tires you use. Offset ishow far the wheels are set in from the centerline, so the higher the offset, the less trimming you should have to do. Most wide RWD wheels, unfortunately, have a negative offset, which means they stick out. These wheels have about a -0- offset. Stock wheels are offset +38mm, which means they're inset 1.5". I'll try to get pics soon of how much I had to trim. I'm still rubbing slightly when turning onder compression, though.... so I have a little more to do :)

Joe, I still have the offroading wheels. They're about 50% worn (unevenly(, and out of balance, though. No good for road use. The wheels are in good shape, though. They would be great for rallyx, though, because they're pretty light. I had good acceleration with them. If you want them, they're yours for $100.

[Joe_Black]

Cool! I'll be down your way for the next Homestead rallycross in early August, but can come sooner if that's too long. Maybe we can talk Mercer into a good night out! :bgwg: