New Shoes On!

nunavut · 01-07-2009, 06:15 PM

Finally after what seemed like eternity, got some new shoes on. 360 Forged Mesh 8's.

KonigsTiger · 01-07-2009, 06:16 PM

Very nice shoes my friend!! Looks really good.

eagletangogreen · 01-07-2009, 06:19 PM

Looks good!

Jaypod · 01-07-2009, 06:21 PM

Nicely Done! Car looks great!

doba_s · 01-07-2009, 06:32 PM

gthirtyfizle · 01-07-2009, 06:59 PM

May I ask how long u waited all together?

Im at about 7 weeks into it.

BTW. love them. All u need to do is drop it. Did u go with a 25 profile tire? Seems a bit thin.

JMD0977 · 01-07-2009, 07:42 PM

Congrats. I love those wheels.
What tire size are you running in the front and rear? Your wheels are 20x?
I cant wait to get my set. Mine will be different though.

pepper · 01-07-2009, 07:50 PM

^ would love some more info also

looks good

SD Speed Demon · 01-07-2009, 09:20 PM

congrats. Looks great.

camaross305 · 01-07-2009, 09:35 PM

awesome wheels now drop it lol

Alex///M · 01-07-2009, 10:13 PM

Congrats on the new shoes for your car. They look gorgeous.

As others have asked - what are the specs on the size of the rims and tires? I ask primarily because your front tires look like they're too narrow for the rim and are being stretched (probably too much).

This observation is based on the close-up view in picture #5. There is a sizeable gap between the tire lip and rim. You can see the difference between the front and rear tires on the rims when you compare pictures 5 and 6.

jdmish · 01-07-2009, 10:13 PM

did you get the 10.5" or 10" rears?

Deda · 01-08-2009, 03:41 AM

oh yeah! congrats!

nunavut · 01-08-2009, 01:56 PM

Alright, back from work, here are the specs.

Front: 245/30/20 - 9.5x20
Rear: 305/25/20 - 10.5x20

The front looks a bit stretch as noted by forum members. I'm going to have to find a solution to that. I'm thinking of going with the RDSport springs for the drop.. any idea on how much I can drop without need any more modifications?

**ben@tirerack** · 01-08-2009, 02:58 PM

Sweet pictures! 255/30R20 is one that we list as fitting, and includes 9.5" as a recommended wheel width for mounting. It would still look a little stretched, but would be safe.

PunjabiM3 · 01-08-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by nunavut

Alright, back from work, here are the specs.

Front: 245/30/20 - 9.5x20
Rear: 305/25/20 - 10.5x20

The front looks a bit stretch as noted by forum members. I'm going to have to find a solution to that. I'm thinking of going with the RDSport springs for the drop.. any idea on how much I can drop without need any more modifications?

Wow no wonder they look stretched...245 width on a 9.5" wide wheel. Wheels look good though, but definitely needs a drop! How long did it take for the wheels start to finish? I ordered mine about 3 weeks ago and I think it will probably take them another 7-10 weeks to be honest.

magpie21 · 01-08-2009, 03:15 PM

Lovely, waiting on my mesh 10's to arrive.

What size lip did you go for?

D1911 · 01-08-2009, 03:31 PM

wow those look amazing on your car.

nunavut · 01-08-2009, 04:45 PM

I waited 3 months... the lip is a 4" lip I believe.

tightie · 01-08-2009, 07:33 PM

looks great, the front is a little too stretched.. run a 255/30. if you want to see what it looks like i have a 20x9.5 rim with 255/30 check my pictures..

my rears are 11.5 with a 315 tire.

PunjabiM3 · 01-08-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tightie

looks great, the front is a little too stretched.. run a 255/30. if you want to see what it looks like i have a 20x9.5 rim with 255/30 check my pictures..

my rears are 11.5 with a 315 tire.

What good is a 315 going to do you aside from the bragging factor of saying you are running a 315?

They must weigh at least an extra 3-4 lbs per tire over a 285!

PunjabiM3 · 01-08-2009, 09:00 PM

Unless of course you are going FI and need the extra traction, which you may very well be planning.

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nunavut Private First Class 13 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 - SG/FR Join Date: May 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN iTrader: (2)	Alright, back from work, here are the specs. Front: 245/30/20 - 9.5x20 Rear: 305/25/20 - 10.5x20 The front looks a bit stretch as noted by forum members. I'm going to have to find a solution to that. I'm thinking of going with the RDSport springs for the drop.. any idea on how much I can drop without need any more modifications? __________________ 08 E92 M3 - Space Gray/Fox Red - H&R Springs - Gintani Race + Gintani Catless XPipe - AA Pulley - AA Filter - aFe Scoops - Arkym Diffuser - Evolve-R Stage 2 Tune - MS Spacers
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