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 Hey everyone! I’ve been meaning to share this little misadventure with you, especially if you’ve ever thought, “Hey, maybe I should change the bolt pattern on my car.” Spoiler alert: Think it through. Seriously.  The Dream of Bigger, Better Wheels  So there I was, cruising down the highway in my 2015 Toyota Corolla, feeling like the king of compact sedans. But deep down, someth...

 So, there I was, minding my own business on a lazy Sunday afternoon, thinking I’d give my 2016 Dodge Challenger a little TLC. You know, the usual — wash, wax, and a couple of beers in between. But, like any good gearhead, I got distracted. One quick look at my wheels, and I thought, “You know what? It's time for a little upgrade.”  Now, before you ask, yes, I’ve been down the modding r...

 Hello, fellow Subaru Forester enthusiasts! Recently, I decided to upgrade the wheels on my 2011 Subaru Forester, and man-oh-man, it turned out to be quite a journey. What I thought would be a quick decision turned into a deep dive into design choices, wheel sizes, and just how big an impact a set of wheels can have on your ride. If you're considering new wheels for your Forester, or you just...

 Bought a Spare Tire Kit for $199 from KIA OEM Superstore (price included shipping). Good speedy delivery.

 Okay, kids. If you've been following my other thread about the suitability of the GM molded splash guards P/N's 19170964 (F) and 17800979 (R) for Gen8's with 18" wheels, you already know that there has been an ongoing question in the minds of some regarding interference issues. My 2016 LTZ is equipped with 18" wheels and 235/50 tires, and I can now state categorically that there are certainl...

 what do you guys think? I'm thinking repainting the break calipers same color as my wheel center caps?

 the rims are beat to crap, but the price was right, and I'll Plasti-Dip them gloss black one of these days (Have the kit, just haven't had the time).

 Just took the MO on a long trip with the Bridgestone Blizzaks DM-V1's in the snow and ice. These winter tires are great ...running highway speeds up to 50 with other cars spinning off the road at times (mainly poor driving with inadequate tires I presume). At the resort, there is a very steep hill up to the condo and even some AWD vehicles with regular all-seasons could not make it up the sn...

 Just put my winter tires/rims on for the first time. I find that the 18" tires give a much more supple ride and absorb the bumps that are usually jarring with the 20's. Some of this is due to the tire (18 Blizzak vs. 20 Toyo), but a large deal is probably due to taller sidewall. The handling is not nearly as good, but for long trips on the highway to go skiing I don't think I'll mind! :D &n...

 These bdwheels F25 rims have really grown on me!

 After over four years with the CV04S wheels, I decided to switch them out.  I carefully considered my options and settled on BBS LM (DBK) wheels, which I purchased from D'Art and had rebarreled by MOONTECH. The sizes are approximately F10.5J -13 and R11.5J -13 (with some variance due to the rebarreling), maintaining similar dimensions to the CV04S. I asked MOONTECH to ensure a tight fi...

 I had been looking for new tires for a week. But was low on funds. So I wanted to get used tires but all were to much. Found some 20s with tires for cheap. On with the pics.

 i just got a set of 4 put on the truck today. initial impresson is good. ill try to get some pics and a limited (conditions) review in a few days. for now, looks are killer, just a tiny bit of noise that the wife probably wont notice. they are pretty smooth too  so, im a bit over a week in and here are my thoughts so far. as a reminder, 33x12.5r18, E range, stock wheels. my scores belo...

 Pre-tire look… New Hankooks installed…

 Beautiful evening for a few sunset photos.

 After lowering springs and powder coated wheels:

 Winter tires, also known as snow tires, are a type of tire specifically designed for use in cold weather and snowy or icy road conditions.  They are made with a rubber compound that remains flexible and provides better traction at low temperatures, which is essential for safe driving in winter conditions. Here are some key characteristics and benefits of winter tires:  Tread Des...

 OK, so before you say it, don’t lol the whole point of these wheels was to make some thing, but I’ve always wanted, at least as a reference point and then when they get here which should be about a week or so I’m going to have them x-rayed, and do all the crazy stuff to make sure they are properly put together and maybe sell these things. Not quite exactly these because they aren’t my design...

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