Post a picture of your Fiesta ST as it sits right now!

[stuntdoogie]

Why do you say that? Are those 18s? Or are you saying that because of the tire choice?

Those EAPs weigh 21lbs, tires about 22lbs and a diameter of 24.6". Compared to stock rados 22.5lbs, RE50 tires 19lbs 23.4" diameter. Too much rotational mass and throws off the speedo. That setup looks damn good tho. I was very close to buying a set from tirerack. Not knocking his choice just stating facts about that setup. If the car feels good then it feels good to each their own.

 

[stuntdoogie]

I just read that they are OZ wheels...my fault. The lesser weight makes a better difference then.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Those EAPs weigh 21lbs, tires about 22lbs and a diameter of 24.6". Compared to stock rados 22.5lbs, RE50 tires 19lbs 23.4" diameter. Too much rotational mass and throws off the speedo. That setup looks damn good tho. I was very close to buying a set from tirerack. Not knocking his choice just stating facts about that setup. If the car feels good then it feels good to each their own.

Oh okay. I want to go with a 45 series tire to get the benefits of a better ride and look. You think the difference in rotational mass will affects that much?

 

[stuntdoogie]

I had 205/45/17 General Gmax tires which weighed 18lbs on Sparco Assetto wheels which weighed cant remember 16-18lbs. I instantly felt the weight loss and quicker acceleration from stop.

 

[Kip2MyLou]

I had 205/45/17 General Gmax tires which weighed 18lbs on Sparco Assetto wheels which weighed cant remember 16-18lbs. I instantly felt the weight loss and quicker acceleration from stop.

Damn, makes me want to get 16s so bad. I would get a beefer tire though, maybe like a 205/50/16s. Unless that messes with the rotational mass more than a 45 series on 16s.

 

[Original J-Pat]

Damn, makes me want to get 16s so bad. I would get a beefer tire though, maybe like a 205/50/16s. Unless that messes with the rotational mass more than a 45 series on 16s.

Theres a good article on this basically you don't want to change the overall diameter from more than 3% or it will effect ride quality/handling

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Would 205/50 on 16s go over 3 percent?

 

[Original J-Pat]

Would 205/50 on 16s go over 3 percent?

I think you should be good let me find the article

 

[Original J-Pat]

I think you should be good let me find the article

http://www.tuneruniversity.com/blog/2011/04/part-i-why-wheel-weight-slows-most-people-down/

 

[stuntdoogie]

I also had 205/50/16 tires on my rota grids...loved the look and the ride. Didnt feel any negative effects But they rubbed up front even with a 1 finger gap with my BC coils. I would like to try 205/50 tires again with my TD wheels which are 45mm offset but not sure if it will clear or still rub the fender.

 

[iso100]

Just got tinted with 30% Llumar tint all around.

 

[STephen]

I do believe we have some pretty sweet-looking cars!

 

[doubletap]

Not quite "right now" but from this morning...

 

[STephen]

Awesome picture!

 

[stuntdoogie]

Not quite "right now" but from this morning...

Nice shot!

 

[Kip2MyLou]

Can we get that photo in background size? Ha.

 

[SPhilli911]

Yeah thats a nice photo. Silver is my second favorite color on the FiST, the more I see it the more I wish I got that color!

 

[doubletap]

Thanks guys!

 

[airjor13]

Local ST club monthly dinner!

 

[12elentless]

Still dirty. Still no tag. Springs settled a little over night. Fenders at 23 5/8. Stock tires with 17x7.5 motegi mr125s