IronJoe's Airflow Convertible Project Thread! - Page 5

IronJoe · 02-21-2012, 06:40 AM

Got the ARP studs in the mail last night, I will report on the fitment this weekend. Tires will be here today. Wewt.

Saabeh · 02-21-2012, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ironjoe

got the arp studs in the mail last night, i will report on the fitment this weekend. Tires will be here today. Wewt.

omj!

IronJoe · 02-21-2012, 04:40 PM

Oops, looks like I ordered the wrong tire size!

/trollface

mike saunders · 02-21-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by IronJoe

Oops, looks like I ordered the wrong tire size!

/trollface

Not for a VW guy....

VI009DZ · 02-21-2012, 04:50 PM

If those tires go on those rims......and that combo goes on your car, please leave and close the door behind you.

tuner4life · 02-22-2012, 03:47 AM

Hellastretch yo!!

MikesAERO · 02-22-2012, 04:48 AM

pretty sure I have those same tires on my bbs rx...what are they again?

Saabeh · 02-22-2012, 05:49 AM

Same tire too:

IronJoe · 02-22-2012, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MikesAERO

pretty sure I have those same tires on my bbs rx...what are they again?

Nitto Neo Gen in 205/40R18... If you do the math, 205mm is almost exactly eight inches (width of my wheel) but the Nittos are famously undersized.

It will look exactly like what Saabeh posted.

tuner4life · 02-22-2012, 07:26 AM

That doesn't look as bad as I thought. I'd run it.

justineffingp · 02-23-2012, 08:11 AM

Oh god yes.

SOAB · 02-23-2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by VI009DZ

If those tires go on those rims......and that combo goes on your car, please leave and close the door behind you.

You mad? :P

VI009DZ · 02-23-2012, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SOAB

You mad? :P

.....you want stretch? Buy a VW, period. (or maybe a subie) Its just my opinion, but taking one of the absolute SICKEST looking classic 900's ever created from tip to tail, with absolutely every single detail thought out, and tossing a set of stretched tires on it just seems amateur.

It goes from being a centerfold, to just another poser car, the same as if the hood were blacked out, or if it had a vinyl job done like EVERY other import car on the road.

This combo takes it from hero to zero.......

Moreboost · 02-23-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by VI009DZ

.....you want stretch? Buy a VW, period. (or maybe a subie) Its just my opinion, but taking one of the absolute SICKEST looking classic 900's ever created from tip to tail, with absolutely every single detail thought out, and tossing a set of stretched tires on it just seems amateur.

It goes from being a centerfold, to just another poser car, the same as if the hood were blacked out, or if it had a vinyl job done like EVERY other import car on the road.

This combo takes it from hero to zero.......

I'm sorry but I think you're over reacting just a tad bit. It's not like he's running 185s on those wheels or if the lip of the wheel is protruding past the tire like this

A hint of stretch never hurt anyone

SOAB · 02-23-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by VI009DZ

.....you want stretch? Buy a VW, period. (or maybe a subie) Its just my opinion, but taking one of the absolute SICKEST looking classic 900's ever created from tip to tail, with absolutely every single detail thought out, and tossing a set of stretched tires on it just seems amateur.

It goes from being a centerfold, to just another poser car, the same as if the hood were blacked out, or if it had a vinyl job done like EVERY other import car on the road.

This combo takes it from hero to zero.......

Sorry I'm kinda being a troll.. I am generally not a fan of stretch and poke. Cliche can look and I have always loved low which is why i have been on stanceworks for quite a while. If he just throws on some stretched tires on wide wheells then yeah he would be ruining it but i believe he has a vision for the way his car is going to sit and the stretch is going to help him aachieve this.

christian900se · 02-23-2012, 03:56 PM

I had some stretch on my ng900 from having a 205 width tire on a 8" wide rim, I would have gone for a 215 section tire if I had to do it again but the stretch was not bad at all.

Turbo00 · 02-23-2012, 04:43 PM

I love how trends just repeat themselves over and over. It'll be oversized tires again in another 5-10 years.

I'm ok with a mild stretch, especially since I think IJ's doing it to tuck em in.

gm · 02-23-2012, 07:53 PM

yuk... needs 225's

even with 225's traction is scarce

no way I would run that

Palmer · 02-23-2012, 07:57 PM

Eeeeeeehhhhh.

BuHuSPG · 02-24-2012, 06:15 AM

Yeah, not a fan, but at least its not extreme...

And I can't believe I'm criticizing Christian's ex-car, but I don't like it there either. Also, I believe that I see some water droplet residue on the rear bumper.

02-21-2012, 04:50 PM	#85
VI009DZ Elder Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,433	If those tires go on those rims......and that combo goes on your car, please leave and close the door behind you. __________________ -adam

02-22-2012, 03:47 AM	#86
tuner4life Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 1,222	Hellastretch yo!! __________________ '92 Saab 9000 5spd Turbo '86 Saab 900 Turbo SPG clone '97 Lexus SC300 RSP/BLK NA-T '98 Volvo C70 Coupe '95 Infiniti G20 '93 Toyota Camry LE

02-22-2012, 04:48 AM	#87
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02-22-2012, 07:26 AM	#90
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02-23-2012, 08:11 AM	#91
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02-23-2012, 03:56 PM	#96
christian900se Elder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 4,701	I had some stretch on my ng900 from having a 205 width tire on a 8" wide rim, I would have gone for a 215 section tire if I had to do it again but the stretch was not bad at all. __________________ 2010 370Z 6MT Touring: 320rwhp/262ftlbs, SpecialtyZ, Swift springs, Berk HFCs, Stillen G3 CAI, F.I. CBE, Stillen Sway bars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cJ-eQLCGKY

02-23-2012, 04:43 PM	#97
Turbo00 Flirting With TSL Addiction Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Granby, CT Posts: 536	I love how trends just repeat themselves over and over. It'll be oversized tires again in another 5-10 years. I'm ok with a mild stretch, especially since I think IJ's doing it to tuck em in. __________________

02-23-2012, 07:53 PM	#98
gm Live, eat, and sleep by TSL Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,725	yuk... needs 225's even with 225's traction is scarce no way I would run that __________________ 2000 viggen stage ?? with a 18t 2009 Buell 1125cr

02-23-2012, 07:57 PM	#99
Palmer Moderating your moms Site ModeratorElder Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St.Paul MN Posts: 15,411	Eeeeeeehhhhh. __________________ 1977 911/2006 325i/2003 330i

02-24-2012, 06:15 AM	#100
BuHuSPG Flirting With TSL Addiction Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lansdowne, PA (Phila) Posts: 703	Yeah, not a fan, but at least its not extreme... And I can't believe I'm criticizing Christian's ex-car, but I don't like it there either. Also, I believe that I see some water droplet residue on the rear bumper.

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