My IS200 So far..
My IS200 So far..
But like Ormi said, tyres can be found for dirt cheap money. Maybe get a set of no name bargain tyres for the back and put some decent ones on the front to save if you really don't like how they look?
Seems a shame to have done such a good job refurbing them to then not use them!
sprinter2012
10-06-2018, 11:23 PM #21When you say they make the car sit too high, I assume your reffering to the distance between the top of the tyre and the arch? Not the ground clearance, because with that wheel/tyre combo yours should actually be lower than an equivalent car with the same springs but correct tyres.
But like Ormi said, tyres can be found for dirt cheap money. Maybe get a set of no name bargain tyres for the back and put some decent ones on the front to save if you really don't like how they look?
Seems a shame to have done such a good job refurbing them to then not use them!
sprinter2012 When you say they make the car sit too high, I assume your reffering to the distance between the top of the tyre and the arch? Not the ground clearance, because with that wheel/tyre combo yours should actually be lower than an equivalent car with the same springs but correct tyres.
But like Ormi said, tyres can be found for dirt cheap money. Maybe get a set of no name bargain tyres for the back and put some decent ones on the front to save if you really don't like how they look?
Seems a shame to have done such a good job refurbing them to then not use them!
That's it mate yeah, the ground clearence is lower but the tyres gives the impression the cars a 4x4 lol. I don't think the fact he's streched 215 tyres on there has helped either.
What do you think I should run? I was thinking 225/40/18 but they seem even dearer lol.
sprinter2012 When you say they make the car sit too high, I assume your reffering to the distance between the top of the tyre and the arch? Not the ground clearance, because with that wheel/tyre combo yours should actually be lower than an equivalent car with the same springs but correct tyres.
But like Ormi said, tyres can be found for dirt cheap money. Maybe get a set of no name bargain tyres for the back and put some decent ones on the front to save if you really don't like how they look?
Seems a shame to have done such a good job refurbing them to then not use them!
That's it mate yeah, the ground clearence is lower but the tyres gives the impression the cars a 4x4 lol. I don't think the fact he's streched 215 tyres on there has helped either.
What do you think I should run? I was thinking 225/40/18 but they seem even dearer lol.
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Could you get something in between for now? Like a 225/35, and then maybe lower it as well at a later date?
sprinter2012
11-06-2018, 01:40 AM #24It's difficult to say really, if you want to fill the arches then go for the 225/40. But you may find yourself wanting to lower the whole car if you do...I started off on 17s with 215/45, and when I switched to the 18s on 225/40 I noticed the increase in ride height. (although they do fill the arches better) And coming from stretched 215/35 you'll probably notice it even more.
Could you get something in between for now? Like a 225/35, and then maybe lower it as well at a later date?
The higher profile should help them sit better in the arches, and the wider tyre would also give a little bit more grip.
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ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:I think I would run 225/40/18 on those wheels personally.
The higher profile should help them sit better in the arches, and the wider tyre would also give a little bit more grip.
ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:ad: It was a tough call to make, but the Supercharged IS200 is being retired. ad:I know that tyres can get very expensive, but I'm still not sure I would recommend skimping on them. Cheap tyres will DOWNGRADE your car's acceleration, handling and braking, especially in the wet. However you modify the car to make it perform better, you'd be shooting yourself in the foot a bit if you put rubbish tyres on.
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TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
ormi i noticed you have said a legal import number plate.....em thats not true...the plate you run is illegal....as your car is not an import...not saying you'll get done but it is illegal
Lol I know mate, found that out last month when they failed me on the MOT for it :p
No bother from the police yet though *touch head*.
ormi i noticed you have said a legal import number plate.....em thats not true...the plate you run is illegal....as your car is not an import...not saying you'll get done but it is illegal
Lol I know mate, found that out last month when they failed me on the MOT for it :p
No bother from the police yet though *touch head*.
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