Youre going to stretch 195s on to a 9in rim?
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90wagon
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Yes, I jus want to personally see in person how Yokohama S Drives stretch. I personally don't know anyone running this size on 16's with my specs so i'll be the tester. I got the hook-up with tires anyway so it ain't no prob If 195 45 looks like ass and if that's the case I'll prob personally try 205 40 but don't know what brand yet for 205's. I'm currently running 165 50 on 8's which is a way more gangster stretch so we'll see.
Well, I guess if you dont drive it very often then it isnt a big deal.
90wagon
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I personally drive 40 miles each day to and from work 4 days a week freeways miles and not counting my weekends when I go out to kick it with friends which is also 30 miles to and from. I've made my 165 50's running -2 camber front and -2.5 camber rear last over one year now and counting. I do have to replace my fronts soon with in a month.Everyone tells me I'm crazy for running that type of stretch but since I personally run this setting Ive debunked people's statements bout my tires having a low life span. The amount of camber, freeway miles and how I personally drive is why my tires last long and keeping your alignment in check is key! At the end of the day I do understand why I've been told certain things but here's the deal I personally debunked them based on experience and as one would say field testing.
I wasnt referring to longevity, but rather handling/safety. The side wall integrity was what I was getting at. All I can say is it looks good, just be careful.
90wagon
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Ohhh.....ok well heres my thoughts >>
Handling: Since i'm using my previous ride as a comparison with all the suspension parts noted above and with the federal tire combo "in my opinion" the ride quality regarding body roll, braking, acceleration and sprited driving whether it be in the mountains/city/freeway my experience is pretty close to how my S felt for a wagon but i haven't driven the S since june 2011 which has been sold so you decipher that how ever you want. Installed all items at once except rear tower strut and c-piller bar. I've noticed even less body roll with the rear tower strut and c-piller bar combo installed. I don't have any other tires to compare to but to me running 165 50 and at times driving 20mph over speed limit and not performing any drifting type movements the handling feel is tight which i believe my suspension is taking up most of the punishment so my tires dont have to work so hard. Suspension is key to me!
Side wall integrity: I really don't have any other tires to compare to but 1 year and 3 months says alot considering the amount of driving i do and places i go with no tire feel issues that i've noticed. 1) i don't burn out cause i got a RT4wd civic. 2) I don't abuse my car drifting movements wise which would effect my tires and side wall integrity. 3) I basically dont drive crazy status and i love getting behind the wheel and enjoy the drive being it in the hills, back roads, freeway or just plain out taking a cruz with a bunch of friends to the coast. Based off of my experience and if you drive like me sprited at times and i do mean at times running stretch is fine but there is definitely a limit and i'm not trying to see that limit or try to find that limit which i have proven i haven't reached yet
Personal field testing is the key, this is the way i try to be careful of my upgrades. Thanks for the kind words and praise bro!
90wagon
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Fasho! I can't wait to see how they look myself after coilover/alignment dial-in.
90wagon
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Suspension adjustment/fender roll took longer then expected yesterday made an appointment next week Wednesday to finish up. Need to complete: A tad bit more front fender pull/roll, front camber dial-in, lower front a bit 1/8in, a tad bit more rear fender pull/roll, rear camber dial-in, rear height lowering by 1/2 inch or so and toe adjustment Here are a few pics i took with my iPhone right when i got home. No rubbing noticed or seen during tire check as soon as i got back. Here are a few pictures i took with my iPhone at night, i need a real camera.
