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Old 09-16-2016 | 08:03 AM
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Actually an X51 baffle is your top priority when moving to R-comp tires.
Old 09-16-2016 | 09:40 AM
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I should have asked: You don't have any rubbing on the front? People have said the 245/40r18s rub on the suspension.

I would dearly love to stuff 225/45r18s to match 295/35r18s on the back, but I fear it would rub everywhere.
Old 09-16-2016 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by strathconaman
I should have asked: You don't have any rubbing on the front? People have said the 245/40r18s rub on the suspension.

I would dearly love to stuff 225/45r18s to match 295/35r18s on the back, but I fear it would rub everywhere.
I do not have suspension rubbing on the front but the front and rear fenders are rolled. Lowered slightly doesn't exactly help the issue but they would need to be rolled anyway IMHO at stock height.

Wheels are polarizing always...
Originally Posted by alpine003
Tires def look meaty but those 80's style rims overshadow everything.
Originally Posted by Arch1t3ct
I love the wheels! Speed yellow is also the best color
Originally Posted by Byprodriver
Yep! OZ's just as good as ever!
Originally Posted by RngTrtl
tires are good. those rims tho...
Originally Posted by DTMiller
I'm sure the R888s will be much better traction than your old street tires. Good luck in the rain!
I run R1R's on the rear and R888's on the front of the NSX. The NSX is pretty well-known for being a handful in the rain but it's actually pretty good in the wet. Standing water is a COMPLETELY different dynamic tho. You're 100% right there, you'd better be ready with a soft touch on the wheel.
Old 09-16-2016 | 01:05 PM
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^^^Beautiful car, but those wheels don't work... makes it look like a muscle car. I'd go back to the turbo twist IMHO, but I understand what you're trying to accomplish.

Those beef'r wheels look similar to the Ferrari 308 style back in the '80s.




Old 09-16-2016 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by b3freak
^^^Beautiful car, but those wheels don't work... makes it look like a muscle car. I'd go back to the turbo twist IMHO, but I understand what you're trying to accomplish.
I'm sure you do understand that I was going for was a bigger contact patch. And I don't disagree with you, the twists are a great looking wheel and very right for the vehicle. But the OZ's came with the vehicle so why not give them a shot? Can't see them from the driver's seat lol.
Old 09-16-2016 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by curtsr
I'm sure you do understand that I was going for was a bigger contact patch. And I don't disagree with you, the twists are a great looking wheel and very right for the vehicle. But the OZ's came with the vehicle so why not give them a shot? Can't see them from the driver's seat lol.
Yep, that's why I said I understand what you're trying to accomplish. It's all good... it's your car, if you want to put 22" spinners, then more power to you.! ha!

p.s. don't sell the 18" twists... you may want them in the future if you ever sell the car.
Old 09-16-2016 | 02:34 PM
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I had a similar experience as this. My car came with new v12 tires. After I put kwv3 coilovers on the car would break loose so easily. I then switched to nt01 tires. I was able to regain control of the beast. I've never went back from using these tires.
Old 09-16-2016 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by b3freak
Yep, that's why I said I understand what you're trying to accomplish. It's all good... it's your car, if you want to put 22" spinners, then more power to you.! ha!

p.s. don't sell the 18" twists... you may want them in the future if you ever sell the car.
We are on the same page, 100%.
The twists are going nowhere, that's for sure.
You got 22" spinners for me? I'll trade you my Daytons.
And there is nothing quite like the sound of a B3!
Old 09-16-2016 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by curtsr
And there is nothing quite like the sound of a B3!
Amen, my brotha!!!! It screams like nuttin' else in tha whole world, except one thang! hahahaha
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Looks great! Like the rear wheel lip and offset!



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