Finally Ordered

bobopud · Postby **bobopud** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

Well, I finally nutted up and ordered new wheels and tires today. They should be here by the end of the week.

I ordered the Rota Torque wheels in 17x7.5 with a 45mm offset. I am slapping on some 225 General Exclaim UHP tires. The Color is Hyper Black. These wheels are 18 lbs each.

turbo99jetta · Postby **turbo99jetta** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

looks good, havta see them on the car though!

chunbelievable · Postby **chunbelievable** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

Those are slick!

LM · Postby LM » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

DAMN...they look sweet. Nice choice...

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

Very very nice those were my second choice

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

I haveta say......Very Nice (Borat Voice)

tsx_guy · Postby **tsx_guy** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

good choice...expect pics when they are put on.

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

Nice. I have those tires on my Enkei wheels. For an "all-season" tire, I really like their level of grip. Haven't tried them on snow yet though- nor do I plan too. I have seen them on other cars in traffic when there is snow on the ground though.

Colombia28 · Postby **Colombia28** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

Sweet! Cant wait to see them on.

Rich · Postby **Rich** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

Those wheels look awesome. I'm wondering though, why did you go 1" smaller than stock? Are you going up a few sizes in the tire sidewall?

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rich @ Apr 7 2008, 05:44 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=39011]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Those wheels look awesome. I'm wondering though, why did you go 1" smaller than stock? Are you going up a few sizes in the tire sidewall?[/b]

If the MS6 stock tires are 215/45-18 and the new tires are 225/45-17 then the speedo error should be 2.5% too slow.

The advantages of a smaller wheel/tire combo: lower rotational interia, lower gearing and less unsprung weight.

The first 2 equal faster acceleration. The last one is good for handling.

Bigger isn't always better.

RX-7drifter · Postby **RX-7drifter** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

sweet man can't wait to see them

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

Ummm....Wouldn't it read to fast then?

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Greek8 @ Apr 7 2008, 07:47 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=39048]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Ummm....Wouldn't it read to fast then?[/b]

Oops. You caught me. You're right. When you're doing 60, the speedo will read 58.5 mph

GR-8 · Postby **GR-8** » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:14

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