Originally posted by exoticse: All this wheel sizing stuff makes me dizzy hehehe, i will definatly be looking to you guys with experience when it comes time to order.
You'll no issues, no heartache, no R&D wallet killers if you use the same size that #020 is rolling on.
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05:26 AM
Jun 25th, 2008
madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
update! I just talked to Bonspeed wheels and ordered a set for my car 19 x 8 front and 20 x 10 rear to fit the widebody. they have no problem with the bolt pattern because all of their wheels are custom made to your spec's here's a picture of the wheels I will be getting I thik they will look great on the car. the only drawback is it will take about 6 weeks to get them.
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Sep 8th, 2008
madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
20 x 10 but they told be that lip to lip it is 11" wide I was thinking about the 305/25/ZR 20 . think it will work?
305/25/20 is what I have the #020 at Archie's. Please note: My actual rim is officially 20x11, but bead-to-bead it's 12". Therefore a 305 tire bead-to-bead is about 12.3" which is a perfect match.
Therefore Whodeanie your actual rim is a 20x10 and from bead-to-bead it's 11". You'll need a 295/30/20 or 285/30/20. A 305/25/20 will not fit because of the width. You'd better call the rim shop for the exact rim width too make sure, I could be wrong. Granted, some people have gone beyond the specs and have gotten away with it. Car-Lo (The Canadian guy) is running 10.5" rears on a 325/25/20 and the spec states 11-12" rim.
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whodeanie Member
Posts: 3819 From: woodstock,Ga.,USA Registered: Jan 2008
305/25/20 is what I have the #020 at Archie's. Please note: My actual rim is officially 20x11, but bead-to-bead it's 12". Therefore a 305 tire bead-to-bead is about 12.3" which is a perfect match.
Therefore Whodeanie your actual rim is a 20x10 and from bead-to-bead it's 11". You'll need a 295/30/20 or 285/30/20. A 305/25/20 will not fit because of the width. You'd better call the rim shop for the exact rim width too make sure, I could be wrong. Granted, some people have gone beyond the specs and have gotten away with it. Car-Lo (The Canadian guy) is running 10.5" rears on a 325/25/20 and the spec states 11-12" rim.
Thanks for the info.. I just talked to BonSpeed and they said that the best tire size to use would be 235/35/ZR19 front and 285/30/ZR20 on the rear. they said I could go with the 295 but not many people make it and it is expencive and the 305 would buldge so that is the size I will go with. I talked to a friend at discount tire and got a price mounted and ballanced total would be 900.00
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
No problem. I'm glad to help. I'm just as excited as-you when it comes to Fiero's with DUBs, especially yours since it using some unique tweaks (front and rear) using the Mad-Arch kit and with 5" rear lips that's going to look sweet! #013 (Leroy & I) are using a 5" rear lips and when you first see them, it's truly scary.
Question(s); are your rims chromed or polished? What the company's policy regarding returns on damaged rims?
Heads-up; Visually inspect your rims prior to mounting the tires. Check for possible clearance issues. Watch those puppies like a mama bear, cause rims shops can mess-up you DUBs... trust me I know. If possible get tire protection since replacement cost can eat away at your wallet. I've never paid for protection in 9 yrs, but the rear tires are very hard to replace due to the price. Speaking of prices, your right about the 305s being costly. 275 and 285 are much cheaper.
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whodeanie Member
Posts: 3819 From: woodstock,Ga.,USA Registered: Jan 2008
No problem. I'm glad to help. I'm just as excited as-you when it comes to Fiero's with DUBs, especially yours since it using some unique tweaks (front and rear) using the Mad-Arch kit and with 5" rear lips that's going to look sweet! #013 (Leroy & I) are using a 5" rear lips and when you first see them, it's truly scary.
Question(s); are your rims chromed or polished? What the company's policy regarding returns on damaged rims?
Heads-up; Visually inspect your rims prior to mounting the tires. Check for possible clearance issues. Watch those puppies like a mama bear, cause rims shops can mess-up you DUBs... trust me I know. If possible get tire protection since replacement cost can eat away at your wallet. I've never paid for protection in 9 yrs, but the rear tires are very hard to replace due to the price. Speaking of prices, your right about the 305s being costly. 275 and 285 are much cheaper.
the wheel are shiping out insured just for that reason and my friend at the tire shop has mounted other tires for me and done a great job with 335/30/18's for my lambo kit car those were a pain in the butt! and not cheep.
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Nov 4th, 2008
whodeanie Member
Posts: 3819 From: woodstock,Ga.,USA Registered: Jan 2008
Im with you Tina. I like a smaller rim with some tire. both of mine have 60 series tires that ride like caddys and still do a good job turning. Magnum has 8" and Coronet has 6X14". Muscle cars were never known for stopping or turning, lol. The Magnum does out corner the Corvette though.
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Nov 20th, 2008
madcurl Member
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I just checked the tracking # and my wheels are on a roll to me now. somewhere in the US from Ca. to Ga. according to the tracking I will have them tuesday. I will post pic's as soon as I get them. bump for shipping.
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Nov 30th, 2008
madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
just to add to it they just sent me some new line pic's the SS the Atom Bomb in black and the JAG X in black they also have others but they are more of the hot rod style.
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08:27 AM
Dec 30th, 2008
madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Ever the innovator, Kumho is launching the world’s first ultra low profile 15 Series tyre at the 2008 SEMA (Speciality Equipment Market Association) Show in Las Vegas this week (November 4-7).
The 385/15ZR22 size ECSTA SPT KU31 has been developed as a conversion option for such exotic sports cars as the Ferrari F430, Dodge Viper, and Corvette Z06.
The company has used cutting-edge computer simulation technology to optimise the sidewall structure, thereby preventing the formation of standing waves or ripples in the contact patch – a problem that can occur with the build up of heat at high speeds.
The new tyre also benefits from a semi run flat capability, ensuring it remains firmly fixed to the rim even after a puncture or general loss of pressure.
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Mar 20th, 2009
whodeanie Member
Posts: 3819 From: woodstock,Ga.,USA Registered: Jan 2008
Sorry to say, but rims larger than 18" on an Fiero really ruins the appearence of the car, does not match the "look" and makes the car look like an SUV, on an heavily widened modified Fiero like Madcurs it may look ok thou..
Dean has provided choptop owners a new way of tweaking our "shoes" using 19/20 combos. There is no "going back" to toddler shoes.
