Meaty Tires Thread

[JDG]

Damn Bodytech, your car looks fantastic!!! Those are the best looking flares I've seen for the Fiesta.




I got my new wheels and tired on today.
16x7 Rota Grid +40, hyper black
205/50 Firestone Firehawk Indy 500
Stock suspension.

I only drove it maybe a mile (the shop is just down the street from my home) but it felt so much better on the rough roads and over speed bumps. Zero regrets. I highly recommend San Diego Wheel and Tire Outlet. They knocked it out fast, didn't trip on me standing there watching like a nerd, and were respectful of my property. I think it's time for Eibach springs, I'd like to close that gap a bit.

Man, this looks great. What racks do you have? Rhino Rack?

 

[Stevo]

Make sure you chose your springs accordingly, I had the HR sports and it would rub. Had to get coils.


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Thanks for the suggestion. That's why I was considering the Eibach springs as they have the least amount of drop.

Man, this looks great. What racks do you have? Rhino Rack?

Thank you for the compliment. They are the Rola bars. I'm very pleased with them, they were the least expensive, and they are very sturdy. Found them new on the eBays for about 230 shipped a few months ago. There are a few front fairings out there that'll fit them too.

 

[neeqness]

Thank you for the compliment. They are the Rola bars. I'm very pleased with them, they were the least expensive, and they are very sturdy. Found them new on the eBays for about 230 shipped a few months ago. There are a few front fairings out there that'll fit them too.

Thanks. I was also interested in this too. Planning to get some racks and yours look pretty nice. How easy was the installation?

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[Stevo]

Super easy. The guide walks you through everything. They lock down with an internally stored hex key, the whole system is very clever. I did have a little whistle issue from the rubber pad that runs across the bar (blade of grass effect) but I fixed that with some electrical tape.

 

[Jbhunter1]

What wheels are these?

 

[92FOX]

2016 Kona Blue
16x7 TD Pro Race 1.2 in White
205-50-16 Bridgestone RE71R
Stock everything else

 

[92FOX]

Here's a better angle

20170528_150343 by Nik Sweger, on Flickr

On my way down from Pike's Peak

20170529_141634 by Nik Sweger, on Flickr

After driving literally 30 miles on them...filthy, lol.

20170528_160322 by Nik Sweger, on Flickr

 

[neeqness]

After driving literally 30 miles on them...filthy, lol.

Looks good, but good luck keeping them white with the own brake pads, lol...

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[92FOX]

Looks good, but good luck keeping them white with the own brake pads, lol...

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Tell me about it...new pads are likely in the future

 

[DaycareRally]

Update: added Cobb springs.
15x8 +35, 205/55/15 Kumho Ecsta 4xii
Pic is right after install. Car feels great and rides better than stock/handles flatter and less bounce in the rear. I'm very happy with the look now!

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[neeqness]

Update: added Cobb springs.
15x8 +35, 205/55/15 Kumho Ecsta 4xii
Pic is right after install. Car feels great and rides better than stock/handles flatter and less bounce in the rear. I'm very happy with the look now!

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Looks good. No rubbing with this setup?

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[DaycareRally]

Hit a big dip and the fronts rubbed inside on plastic fender liner. Gonna try to use a heat gun and reshape to see it that cures it. Nothing at full lock and nothing in the rear yet. Will update after more driving...


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[DaycareRally]

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[skidro87]

Put 225/45/17 Indy 500s on stock wheels, no rubbing.

 

[shouldbeasy]

Put 225/45/17 Indy 500s on stock wheels, no rubbing.

You haven't hit a big enough bump!

They'll rub eventually. It so have surprisingly good manners in the parking lot and cruising.

 

[thePete]

205/50R15 direzzas on 15x8 pro races. Love the extra grip over stock.

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[BooSTedsloth]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...5WR7ECDW&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes anyone have these??

 

[AlrightyThen]

205/50R15 direzzas on 15x8 pro races. Love the extra grip over stock.

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Any rubbage??

 

[thePete]

Not at stock height. I'm not into slammed cars, I drive. Ive hit some decent bumps and no contact. Maybe if it was lowered right down it might in the rear a bit.

Lots of guys running this set up, or 195/55r15 on the same wheel.

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[AlrightyThen]

Not at stock height. I'm not into slammed cars, I drive. Ive hit some decent bumps and no contact. Maybe if it was lowered right down it might in the rear a bit.

Lots of guys running this set up, or 195/55r15 on the same wheel.

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Thanks, how bout HARD cornering/ braking? Any rubbage?