shortwave
06-30-2010, 02:17 PM
Hello Everyone!
My name is John and after a few months of checking out this board I decided to join. While I am not new to modifying cars, I am new to the stance "scene". I do believe that a proper stance really sets a car off and it makes it stand out in a really good way. With this in mind, I have embarked on my project for the summer...getting the proper stance for my car! Hopefully your insight will guide me in the right direction.
I currently drive an '09 MS3 (Crystal White Pearl). The current suspension consists Cobb Sport springs. The drop on the Cobb's are a conservative 1" all around and function well for my driving style and kid/drum hauling. After consulting with the A+ staff at Wheel Dude, I have pre-ordered my new wheels...Rota Grids in Hyperblack. Measurements are 18 x 8.5 (+44) (5 x 114.3). From speaking with the staff, this wheel (paired with a "slightly stretched" 225/40/18 tire) will yield a nice flush look with no bodywork involved. Not too aggressive, but not too weak either. They mentioned that with a little fender work, and some negative camber, I can fit an 18 x 9 pretty easily. I have never rolled/pulled fenders before and the thought of attempting that kinda intimidates me so I chose to stick with the 18 x 8.5.
What does everyone think so far? 18 x 8.5 or 18 x 9? I know that a lot of members love to get stance super dialed in but I am concerned about the body work, rough roads, and what I carry in my hatch at any given moment. Plus will an 18 x 9 wheel look 4x4ish on a conservative drop? The wheels have not arrived yet so I can still change my wheel size if need be. Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!
My name is John and after a few months of checking out this board I decided to join. While I am not new to modifying cars, I am new to the stance "scene". I do believe that a proper stance really sets a car off and it makes it stand out in a really good way. With this in mind, I have embarked on my project for the summer...getting the proper stance for my car! Hopefully your insight will guide me in the right direction.
I currently drive an '09 MS3 (Crystal White Pearl). The current suspension consists Cobb Sport springs. The drop on the Cobb's are a conservative 1" all around and function well for my driving style and kid/drum hauling. After consulting with the A+ staff at Wheel Dude, I have pre-ordered my new wheels...Rota Grids in Hyperblack. Measurements are 18 x 8.5 (+44) (5 x 114.3). From speaking with the staff, this wheel (paired with a "slightly stretched" 225/40/18 tire) will yield a nice flush look with no bodywork involved. Not too aggressive, but not too weak either. They mentioned that with a little fender work, and some negative camber, I can fit an 18 x 9 pretty easily. I have never rolled/pulled fenders before and the thought of attempting that kinda intimidates me so I chose to stick with the 18 x 8.5.
What does everyone think so far? 18 x 8.5 or 18 x 9? I know that a lot of members love to get stance super dialed in but I am concerned about the body work, rough roads, and what I carry in my hatch at any given moment. Plus will an 18 x 9 wheel look 4x4ish on a conservative drop? The wheels have not arrived yet so I can still change my wheel size if need be. Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!