Who here's brave enough to rock these?

[Veedubtrek]

http://cgi.ebay.de/S1-Edition-9-u-9-5-x-16-in-Chrom-und-Gold-mit-215-40_W0QQitemZ8003493535QQcategoryZ65261QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


LOL here they are:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/07_12_sb.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/91_12_sb.jpg

[Jess]

Damnit. I wish my civic wagon had a 5 lug conversion

[VDUBZ]

i will when I get my MKIII.....







maybe not.

[gangsta coupe]

how about those 215's on a 9 inch wide rim, someones a dumbass

[Veedubtrek]

how about those 215's on a 9 inch wide rim, someones a dumbass

I have a feeling that these people don't share your feelings about that....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/320.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/36711507-bfa1-02000180-.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/174_7464.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/H2O9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/DSC_5616Large.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/typeaout.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/47b5dc05b3127cce903b596d798c0000001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/8.jpg


It's all in the style :thumbsup:

[Jess]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/H2O9.jpg

I would sooo pimp that

[insert_car]

yeah thats the thing to do on vdubs. i think it looks awesome!

[gangsta coupe]

I have a feeling that these people don't share your feelings about that....
It's all in the style :thumbsup:

It wouldn't take much cornering force to pull the tire bead right off the wheel, but I guess vdub's dont go that fast anyway.......

[Swine]

It wouldn't take much cornering force to pull the tire bead right off the wheel, but I guess vdub's dont go that fast anyway.......

:35:

I hate it. "waits for lock to share his opinion":omg:

[insert_car]

but I guess vdub's dont go that fast anyway.......


:rolleyes:

[gangsta coupe]

:35:

I hate it. "waits for lock to share his opinion":omg:

It was a joke, but the smilies wont work to show some sarcasm

[Swine]

No, i was applauding that someone besides me didnt like stretched tires.

[adam p]

It wouldn't take much cornering force to pull the tire bead right off the wheel

People say that all the time, but I've never heard of it actually happening, so I seriously doubt it. If anything I'd be more worried about the lack of protection for the lip of my rims.

Personally, I like a little bit of stretched tire in certain applications, but not to some of those extremes.

[Veedubtrek]

but I guess vdub's dont go that fast anyway.......

HAHAHAHAHAHAA.... yeah, that was funny :cackle:

People say that all the time, but I've never heard of it actually happening, so I seriously doubt it. If anything I'd be more worried about the lack of protection for the lip of my rims.

Personally, I like a little bit of stretched tire in certain applications, but not to some of those extremes.

Personally I love the look, but yeah, I've never heard of the tire bead actually coming off... Most likely because those people use common sense when they go to the track and have some less expensive wheels and better fitting tires to race on... comon now...

[VDUBNDizzy]

Anyone know WHY they do it like that in Europe?

[Inspector]

don't even get me started. i FUCKING HATE it when people do that.:bfg: :snipe: :flame:

[gangsta coupe]

Anyone know WHY they do it like that in Europe?

I spent the whole summer in Western Europe doing study abroad. I had this argument several times when I went to a few euro tunner shows. A lot of them really didn’t know why they did it, mostly they just said it was the "in" thing to do. One guy I talked to said he couldn’t fit much more meat on it he was running a 215/40/16 if I remember, but he had coil-overs and the car was almost tucking a little bit of the tire but he had rolled the fenders. Or at least that’s what I think he said, there was a bit of a language barrier. I dont understand why they do it over there because witht the exception of some motorways their city roads suck ass, I can imagine that there are alot of bent wheels.

[VDUBNDizzy]

It's supposedly because of variances in local ordinances in some places that stipulate the tire can't extend beyond the wheel or exceed a certain tire width all together on a car whose weight doesn't justify it (rolling resistance, pollution concerns in Europe, etc). So to run wide wheels, you have to stretch. Yes, their roads suck. And unfortunately it has grown into the "in" thing to do, mostly in Europe.

[Inspector]

...AND with jdm pimp tyte FUCKING ricer drifter punks over here!!! i don't know what's cooler, the lack of traction or the possibility of curbing your rims!! yes!!

[Swine]

...AND with jdm pimp tyte FUCKING ricer drifter punks over here!!! i don't know what's cooler, the lack of traction or the possibility of curbing your rims!! yes!!

:thumbsup: :bubbrubb:

[AadosX]

yeah thats the thing to do on vdubs. i think it looks awesome!

It's the thing in the drift world as well.

[AadosX]

It wouldn't take much cornering force to pull the tire bead right off the wheel, but I guess vdub's dont go that fast anyway.......


I guess drifting gets you absolutely zero lateral force?

*ahem* WRONG!

[AadosX]

Well, it's maily done just for looks. In drifting offset is a big thing... because it looks better. Now, you can have a better looking wheel, better offset, and/or a bigger lip with a wider wheel. BUT, having your car slammed is also a big thing... which wont work unless you stretch your tire so you can lower your car more. Also, traction ends up being the same anyways, so there is no 'lack of traction,' Inspector... because all the tire is still there, there is just a wider wheel, which passes the edge of the fender... therefor there couldn't be more tire either way. As far as curbing wheels?... give me a break... that would only be because you're an idiot that can't drive... and has nothing to do with stretched tires.

Now, I don't know anything about in Europe. But, I have heard of the maximum allowed tire width thing, so that sounds like it makes sense...

[JicJac]

I'd run for cover too - ifin' I had wheels like that!
http://img4.picsplace.to/img4/7/2run.jpg

[gangsta coupe]

I guess drifting gets you absolutely zero lateral force?

*ahem* WRONG!

You are correct but how many people who really thrash their shit runs the same set in every competion, I never said it would break the bead everytime, but eventually it would happen, btw Mike Peters seems to do pretty well with bubba drift w/o having to do all that

[AadosX]

I know, I never said it was neccessary in any way... it's just for looks, and it's certainly not a hinderance.

To each his own yo.

[Swine]

Wait, so your saying that fitting a wider more appropriately sized tire would not gain any traction?

[AadosX]

What I'm saying is this...

It's not that the tire size is wrong in your book... it's the wheel size. With the wheel sticking out past the fender, and the car lowered to effectively the wheel, it's impossible to have more tire. It's either the stretched setup, or a smaller wheel with the same sized tire...

[WiggiE]

http://img4.picsplace.to/img4/7/2run.jpg
HAHAHAHA......Jess's old lude!:thumbsup:

[Veedubtrek]

You are correct but how many people who really thrash their shit runs the same set in every competion, I never said it would break the bead everytime, but eventually it would happen, btw Mike Peters seems to do pretty well with bubba drift w/o having to do all that

Bubba Drift.... :bfg:

That car is like the comic relief of Formula D... well that car and Tarzan

What I'm saying is this...

It's not that the tire size is wrong in your book... it's the wheel size. With the wheel sticking out past the fender, and the car lowered to effectively the wheel, it's impossible to have more tire. It's either the stretched setup, or a smaller wheel with the same sized tire...
:thumbsup:

-How about those wheels on my friend's AWD Talon...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/pimpin.jpg

:cackle: :cackle: :cackle:

He wasn't a big fan.... :D

[Inspector]

To each his own yo.

omg.. i hate that quote, everyone says it.. i don't give a shit, my opinion is right.:P

this whole thing about doing it only for looks sounds A LOT like ricer mentality... drifting is pretty fun, but its loaded with way to many ricers. ugh.

[AadosX]

If you think I'm a ricer because I do things to my car because I think they look good, then I am a riceR!! woot. I'll admit it.

IMO though, rice is something that just plainly looks horrible. Ehh, whatever... to each his own! ha!

And btw, any motorsport is loaded with too many ricers. :)

[Veedubtrek]

this whole thing about doing it only for looks sounds A LOT like ricer mentality...

Yeah.... I hope you're kidding... That's like calling those SUV owners ricers because they put a bunch of tv's in their car or calling lowriders ricers because they spend 10 grand on a paintjob or something... What are hydraulics for? Making you go fast? Giving you more downforce? No, it's for looks... There's a huge difference between ricing a car out and making it stylish...:cool:

[AadosX]

^ I like this guy! For once someone that agrees with me.

[Inspector]

WRONG. by putting tiny tires on a huge wheel, YOU ARE worsening the performance of the car. that is rice. there's a difference between making a car look good and doing something detrimental to the car's performance just for looks.

i don't really consider the people who do this ricers at all.. it just annoys me and i felt like arguing.:D

[Veedubtrek]

WRONG. by putting tiny tires on a huge wheel, YOU ARE worsening the performance of the car. that is rice. there's a difference between making a car look good and doing something detrimental to the car's performance just for looks.

i don't really consider the people who do this ricers at all.. it just annoys me and i felt like arguing.:D

They're putting smaller tires on their wheels because if they put "snug" fitting tires on their cars... well they can't... THE FENDERS ARE IN THE WAY...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/nsbghettojeep/Cars/redmk3jettaboser.jpg

Look at front tires on that car... If he tried to put 245 or 255 size tires on those wheels they would be touching the fender... I don't know about you but I'm not a big fan of my fenders and tires arguing over the same space while I'm driving... :cool:

[Inspector]

the fenders are only in the way b/c the car is slammed. raise the car and it won't have a problem. just face it, its gay and i am right.;)

[Veedubtrek]

You're not right, but I give up :D

[Inspector]

hahahaha... its all good man! you're one of the few that might be assimilated into the aspeed group. you seem like a pretty cool guy!

oh yea.. VICTORY IS MINE!!!

[Veedubtrek]

lol thx... i guess

[VR4Rob]

lol thx... i guess
What do you drive by the way? Have you been out to any meets? You seem like a pretty cool newb, at least for a Vdub owner. Not like those other doods *cough VDUBNdizzy cough* :D :D

[VDUBNDizzy]

Prepare to die, landwhale driver. :bfg:

[Frosty_DUB]

I would put those on my car, if just the lips were gold, and not the whole thing.:P

[Veedubtrek]

You seem like a pretty cool newb, at least for a Vdub owner. Not like those other doods *cough VDUBNdizzy cough* :D :D

:cackle:

I think I've met you at the last couple meets...You also seem like a pretty cool guy... Anyway, I drive a POS '97 red Jetta in dire need of a new paintjob... It has 17" 7 spoke silver wheels... I'd put up some pics, but I'm also in dire need of a dig cam. I try not to park too close to people because my paint really does looks like shit so I wouldn't be surprised if you don't remember it :cool:

Prepare to die, landwhale driver. :bfg:

:cackle: :cackle: ... don't worry Adam, I think you're cool :thumbsup:

[Swine]

VICTORY IS MINE!!!


YES!!

[AadosX]

WRONG. by putting tiny tires on a huge wheel, YOU ARE worsening the performance of the car. that is rice. there's a difference between making a car look good and doing something detrimental to the car's performance just for looks.

i don't really consider the people who do this ricers at all.. it just annoys me and i felt like arguing.:D

Care to explain? Key point... I'm talking about drifting here...

[gangsta coupe]

This is a little off topic but how has/had the silver hatch with the 5 spoke porshe wheels on it?

[VDUBNDizzy]

He just posted "I think I'm gonna do it." about selling his car. lol

[VR4Rob]

Veedubtrek, my bad man, my memory has been a little shaky lately. Interested in cleanin the jetta up? I always love a challenge :dance:

[Veedubtrek]

Veedubtrek, my bad man, my memory has been a little shaky lately. Interested in cleanin the jetta up? I always love a challenge :dance:

Lol

I actually had the car buffed last Christmas... It took the guy all day to get the water spots off and he told me to wax the car every day for 2 weeks so I did... about a month later the water spots came back so I just said f*ck it and gave up on the paint

If by "cleaning it up" you mean sanding it down and repainting the whole car, then yeah, I'd love to :D

[quattro]

HAHA, you're just pissed because he's doing Formula D with a car that cost less than yours.
This Mike character (Bubba Drift) is in the local club here (Texas A&M) and happens to be an acquaintanceof mine.
I've never had the pleasure of seeing the Camino drift on TV, but I'll tell you she's one bad mother in person. Supercharged LS1, no traction, free tires...mmmmmmm.


Bubba Drift.... :bfg:

That car is like the comic relief of Formula D... well that car and Tarzan

[Veedubtrek]

HAHA, you're just pissed because he's doing Formula D with a car that cost less than yours.
This Mike character (Bubba Drift) is in the local club here (Texas A&M) and happens to be an acquaintanceof mine.
I've never had the pleasure of seeing the Camino drift on TV, but I'll tell you she's one bad mother in person. Supercharged LS1, no traction, free tires...mmmmmmm.

I'm just confused as to why anyone would choose a freaking camino to drift in...

[VDUBZ]

This is a little off topic but how has/had the silver hatch with the 5 spoke porshe wheels on it?


That's me! Want it?

Dang haven't read this post in day or so and now it's heated about stretched tires. Well, my tires are slightly stretched so if people want to hate me...hate away.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a264/vdubman01/IMG_0035.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a264/vdubman01/IMG_0026.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a264/vdubman01/IMG_0025.jpg



Sorry for the large pics. Photobucket doesn't shrink them enough.

3rd post down is good info on stretching and performance

stretching (http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=918896)

[WiggiE]

You got some CUM-HOES!

[VDUBZ]

You got some CUM-HOES!

I know...but they were almost new when I bought the wheels.

[gangsta coupe]

That's me! Want it?

Dang haven't read this post in day or so and now it's heated about stretched tires. Well, my tires are slightly stretched so if people want to hate me...hate away.


I had just admired it in a couple of parking lots lol, if I had an extra 10k around and didn’t already have 3 money pits I would prob consider it. Although my sister is about to turn 16 so maybe I could do a lil swapping with her :cool:

[VDUBZ]

I had just admired it in a couple of parking lots lol, if I had an extra 10k around and didn’t already have 3 money pits I would prob consider it. Although my sister is about to turn 16 so maybe I could do a lil swapping with her :cool:

Thanks for admiring it :D . It's kinda odd that so many people do actually like it. I never thought it would cause as many reactions as it does. Kinda makes me sad :( to get rid of it. I do wish the wheels were not curbed, but for $800 for wheels and almost new tires from another dubber, I couldn't beat that. That would make it look that much better.

[JicJac]

http://img5.picsplace.to/img5/8/flames.gif

[Jon|Hazan]

I'd run for cover too - ifin' I had wheels like that!
http://img4.picsplace.to/img4/7/2run.jpg
lol RUN FOR COVER !!

also.... JON|HAZAN IS A RICER

[VDUBZ]

http://img5.picsplace.to/img5/8/flames.gif


shhhh....i didn't want anyone to know that it would do that.

[adam p]

http://iiilgsrlll.com/v-web/gallery/albums/dut-m3-hre/CRW_1303.jpg

Here is an example of proper stretched tires.

[Anderson]

holy fuckin hotness batman..... HAWT CAR

[xamraci]

holy fuckin hotness batman..... HAWT CAR
I 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th that ~!!!!!:headbang:

[adam p]

car looks so good. But are those HREs?

HRE:snipe:

[AadosX]

I'm just confused as to why anyone would choose a freaking camino to drift in...

Why not?

car looks so good. But are those HREs?

HRE:snipe:

Um... why don't you like HRE? They make incredible wheels... I want some ForgeLines though... mmmm


And OBVOIUSLY that BMW is rice (rite?)... lol. I mean, who stretches tires? Ricers, rite?

[Inspector]

i want that car... 'cept no gold for me. still extremely hot.

And OBVOIUSLY that BMW is rice (rite?)... lol. I mean, who stretches tires? Ricers, rite?

bingo.. glad you see it my way now.:D

also, there is no such thing as "properly stretched tires", unless by stretched you mean seated. until someone PROVES without a doubt that there is a good reason for stretching tires (so you can slam your car is NOT a good reason) i will always hate it. actually, i'll probably still hate it even if there is a good reason..


edit: i like HRE's.. bit expesive.

[Anderson]

also, there is no such thing as "properly stretched tires", unless by stretched you mean seated. until someone PROVES without a doubt that there is a good reason for stretching tires (so you can slam your car is NOT a good reason) i will always hate it. actually, i'll probably still hate it even if there is a good reason..

I understand where you are coming from, I mean you do drive a PRELUDE..... :confused:

[AadosX]

It's all good.

Personally I think it's hot, and lets me make my car look better. I am a ricer woot.

If you don't like it, that's cool too.

[Swine]

Why not?





And OBVOIUSLY that BMW is rice (rite?)... lol. I mean, who stretches tires? Ricers, rite?


Stretching tires is "usually" an obvious excess of money. Who buys rims wider then what they need? When i was shopping for rims...i could have easily coughed up an extra $500 for some 17x9.5 rims. However, not only was there no reason to go that wide, but the extra $500 for a wider rim and no ability to fit a wider tire simply didnt make sense. Its purely a look to go for. If someone thinks its worth the greatly added cost for the look, then so be it.

I think its rice to a certain extreme...that bmw is not rice, as the extent of the stretch is not very extreme. But some of those cars that look like they have a 205width tire on a 9inch rim is just plain fricken ridiculous.

[adam p]

From everything I've ever heard, HREs are total crap. Incredibly expensive, I think they look stupid with their stamped-out looking faces, and they break. I heard they have been banned in some import racing series (forgot which) for safety reasons.

So no, I would never buy HREs, EVER. I'll stick to my BBS LMs.

[Inspector]

Why not?

agreed. its unique at least, i'll give him that. did falken ever get that '69 Camaro up and runnin?

[VDUBZ]

From everything I've ever heard, HREs are total crap. Incredibly expensive, I think they look stupid with their stamped-out looking faces, and they break. I heard they have been banned in some import racing series (forgot which) for safety reasons.

So no, I would never buy HREs, EVER. I'll stick to my BBS LMs.

This guy cracked an LM while autoXing, very rare, but it can happen to anything.

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2200323

As for the continued stretching comments check this: Rim width range (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp?make=BFGoodrich&model=g-Force+T%2FA+KD&partnum=24YR8GFTAKDL&partnum=24YR8GFTAKDR&vehicleSearch=false&index=0&fromCompare1=yes&fromCompare1=yes)