euro style..

jatt bwoy · 05-03-2007, 01:12 PM

a common look on the euro/VW scene is to have v wide wheels (usually deep dish), that extend out beyond the rear fenders..
has anybody seen any e9x's with this look, or got a similar set up on their beamer?

also, on an e92, if you wanted to go for this look, but also wanted the car to be as low to the ground as possible (airrunner), what would the best sized wheel to get?

i have seen some rides here that as LOW, but the rear wheels end up being hidden behind the arches..

jatt bwoy · 05-03-2007, 02:41 PM

an example of what i mean...
this is just a subtle version:

tintivilus · 05-03-2007, 04:01 PM

I'm not sure if it's a state or federal thing, but it's often illegal for your wheels to extend past the fender. That's why you see so many 4x4's sporting stuck-on fender lips to extend to the edge of their mud tires.

jatt bwoy · 05-03-2007, 06:32 PM

so these would be illegal over there in the states then hey?

probs illegal here too to be honest..

daveyg · 05-03-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jatt bwoy

so these would be illegal over there in the states then hey?

probs illegal here too to be honest..

IN calif. that would be GETTO!!

FourPtDrift · 05-03-2007, 07:27 PM

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IN calif. that would be GETTO!!

+1

And not onl getto... just plain stupid. What's the thought process?

"Oh yeah... I'm going to pay for a wide rim... and then cover only 80% of its width with rubber."

What's next... really large rotors with VERY small calipers and pads because you don't want to ruin the look of the rotor?

File this under the more money than brains category...

-Daniel

Fraggy · 05-03-2007, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jatt bwoy

so these would be illegal over there in the states then hey?

probs illegal here too to be honest..

It should be illegal everywhere!

Fartpimpson · 05-03-2007, 10:49 PM

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It should be illegal everywhere!

SteanLV · 05-04-2007, 02:22 AM

Mines have pretty aggressive offsets but the fronts has not arrived yet. I have to run 255/30 tires and im getting -2 camber tomorrow with fender rolling. hopefully that will fix the rubbing.. but heres some pics.

FourPtDrift · 05-04-2007, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by rizal

Mines have pretty aggressive offsets

"Pretty aggressive?" The lip on your rim is NAKED!

There is a REASON why low profile tires have a bead line on the base of the side wall, it is INTENDED to line up to the lip of the rim, both for bracing/lateral stabilization and to protect the rim.

This "look" is a by-product of a fad perpetuated by uninformed individuals fitting the wrong size tires to the wrong rims with the wrong offsets.

This is essentially the automotive equivalent of walking around with baggy jeans hanging between your knees. Disgusting.

Sorry. It had to be said. All the issues of aesthetics aside (or lack thereof), there is simply NOTHING functionally correct about your setup... there is however, MUCH wrong with it.

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but the fronts has not arrived yet. I have to run 255/30 tires and im getting -2 camber tomorrow with fender rolling.

I looked into my crystal ball and I see poor cornering, excessive inner tread wear and split well paint in your future.

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hopefully that will fix the rubbing.. but heres some pics.

Oh... it'll fix the rubbing problem. That's for sure.

-Daniel

wuufer001 · 05-04-2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rizal

Mines have pretty aggressive offsets but the fronts has not arrived yet. I have to run 255/30 tires and im getting -2 camber tomorrow with fender rolling. hopefully that will fix the rubbing.. but heres some pics.

are the tires wide enough for the rims? it looks like the tires are over stretched imo

jatt bwoy · 05-04-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by rizal

Mines have pretty aggressive offsets but the fronts has not arrived yet. I have to run 255/30 tires and im getting -2 camber tomorrow with fender rolling. hopefully that will fix the rubbing.. but heres some pics.

haha, sweet..

hit us up with some pics when you got the front pair on..

spacedogg · 05-04-2007, 11:51 AM

I don't like this look all. Reminds me of those lowriders on airbag suspensions (with the really small rims)...doesn't inspire a "Euro sporty" look...

To each his own, I suppose.

Autobot · 05-04-2007, 11:53 AM

PLEASE tell me that you are not driving around with just those backs on and the stock up front....

atha · 05-04-2007, 11:53 AM

another word used in europe for this style is "kebab racing"
not my taste anyway.
less is more i think

montreal_bimmer · 05-04-2007, 12:04 PM

that is fugly as hell....

personally, i hate the stretched look.... looks stupid in my eyes

especially over-stretched as pictured above

NaViT · 05-04-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot

PLEASE tell me that you are not driving around with just those backs on and the stock up front....

lol he sure is

DanMardik · 05-04-2007, 12:20 PM

Someone needs MUDFLAPS!! haha

FourPtDrift · 05-04-2007, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jatt bwoy

haha, sweet..

hit us up with some pics when you got the front pair on..

Actually... please don't. I hope good sense will prevail and you'll STOP before you continue with the front. Clearly your rim has the WRONG offset for your car which is why you don't have the correct clearance for a properly sized tire. And the rim sizing aside, it is MORE than evident that the tire you've fitted is COMPLETELY wrong for the rim. And so now you're going to ad front rims with the same mistakes, and then compound this all the way around with an overly negative camber assignment to knock-kneed the rims into the car. What do you think is going to happen with the outside wheel the first time you go on an off-camber turn? You will SPIN out.

You should learn what how alignment and tire sizing works before you get busy with creative ideas on either.

-Daniel

FourPtDrift · 05-04-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

I don't like this look all. Reminds me of those lowriders on airbag suspensions (with the really small rims)...doesn't inspire a "Euro sporty" look...

+1
Agreed. Completely.

-Daniel

sup yo · 05-04-2007, 12:34 PM

Like a fat girl in spandex...........Why????

FourPtDrift · 05-04-2007, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DanMardik

Someone needs MUDFLAPS!! haha

How about some pneumatics to get the car to hop around? Maybe some flames and swirls pained on the front wheel wells... and I know! clip the front seat backs o they're only about 2 feet tall... and then re-engineer the seat rails so they turn and pivot in position! :-)

And... instead of putting a fake M badge on... you can really reach high and put on a Buick label... or better yet... El Camino!

-Daniel

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spacedogg Colonel 198 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	I don't like this look all. Reminds me of those lowriders on airbag suspensions (with the really small rims)...doesn't inspire a "Euro sporty" look... To each his own, I suppose.
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atha Private 18 Rep 96 Posts Drives: bmw f10 M5 ,space grau Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: malmoe sweden iTrader: (0)	another word used in europe for this style is "kebab racing" not my taste anyway. less is more i think
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montreal_bimmer OEMconcept 174 Rep 5,593 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada \| USA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2006 325i [10.00]	that is fugly as hell.... personally, i hate the stretched look.... looks stupid in my eyes especially over-stretched as pictured above
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