Got some new wheels put on today. They are Rota G-force 18x8.5 with a +38 offset, however the wheel place machined 3mm off the back of each wheel so they are now +41 offset......this sits them into the guards a bit more. The colour is called Hyper-black.http://www.rotawheels.com.au
The tyres are Federal Formoza FD2's 215/45 R18. So far I'm happy with these tyres because they are quiet. I really didn't want tyres with an aggressive tread pattern because in the past I've found they introduce a ton of road noise into the cabin. I haven't had a chance to test their stopping or cornering ability but I'm guessing that they will be better than the factory tyres at least.
Anyway, here are a few pics, I will be getting lowered springs soon, either the Eibach kit that everyone seems to use or lowered King Springs.....the car looks terrible sitting so high!
That look sick. Very cool choice on the rims. Ride with pride, brother.
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Her name is "Jet Blue", the car not my Wife. Lol.
I just can't go stock, if it's 2wd lower it if it's 4wd then lift it.
2012 Corsa Blue KOUP SX AT Leather. Mods are 6000 35 watt lows and fogs, Switch Backs, Super Bright 18-SMD 360 degrees LED's on the rear turn signals,Audi Lights, Ultra Blue Reverse LED's, DayTime Fog Light Mod, Rebadged K Badges all the way around, 30% tint on all the side and 20% Tint on the back window
"Hi friend, I'm here to spread the word. Have you accepted the Kia Forte Koup as your Ride and Savior? If not, please allow me a few minutes of your time."
You should be, he just wanted to show off his new rims, and you jacket it. Lol. It happens to the best of us. Lol.
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Her name is "Jet Blue", the car not my Wife. Lol.
I just can't go stock, if it's 2wd lower it if it's 4wd then lift it.
2012 Corsa Blue KOUP SX AT Leather. Mods are 6000 35 watt lows and fogs, Switch Backs, Super Bright 18-SMD 360 degrees LED's on the rear turn signals,Audi Lights, Ultra Blue Reverse LED's, DayTime Fog Light Mod, Rebadged K Badges all the way around, 30% tint on all the side and 20% Tint on the back window
Did you happen to put them on the car before you had the extra 3mm taken off? I'm thinking about some wheels in the same width and offset and wasn't sure how much poke to expect. I'd read a bit about shaving some off the wheel to increase the offset..just wasn't sure about it. Btw, the wheels and the color choice look great..I'm sure your anxious to get her dropped...I felt like I had a totally different car after I did mine.
Did you happen to put them on the car before you had the extra 3mm taken off? I'm thinking about some wheels in the same width and offset and wasn't sure how much poke to expect. I'd read a bit about shaving some off the wheel to increase the offset..just wasn't sure about it. Btw, the wheels and the color choice look great..I'm sure your anxious to get her dropped...I felt like I had a totally different car after I did mine.
No I didn't see them on the car before they were shaved down. The place that did mine was wheeltech.com.au they do drift car prep so I guess they know what's safe and what's not :S have a look at the Road Race Koup, they are running 8.5" wide rims with a 35 offset and it still looks ok but you probably wouldn't want to go any lower in offset than that.
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New wheels (Rota Gforce 18's)
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My Koup
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Jet Blue
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