April 26, 201115 yr comment_519560 sounds like you need a bead blaster. we managed to stretch a 155 on a 13x7 with one first try. after reading your other thread about painting the wheels with a white lip i was skeptical but some how you just know how to pull off any look you want. you're a visual magician troy. :D keep up the good work. Report
April 26, 201115 yr Author comment_519709 They had a bead blaster. Still no go. The sidewalls has no flex in them being a 60 series profile. Report
April 27, 201115 yr comment_519856 ^that's strange they are struggling to get a 175/60 on a 7" rim. I have that size on a 7.5" and went on with no issues.. maybe its the make of tyre? Report
April 27, 201115 yr comment_519912 i've seen 155/50R14 on a 7inch rim. can't see why they'd be struggling. what brand/type are your tyres? Report
April 28, 201115 yr Author comment_520218 i've seen 155/50R14 on a 7inch rim. can't see why they'd be struggling. what brand/type are your tyres? Maxxis tires. Only one i could find in a 175/60R13. Not cheap chinese stuff. Painted the rear arches in the panel area today as they were all scratched up (right side has clear in this photo): and.............. a little teaser picture of the new wheels, yes that is the THICKEST whitewall i can legally run unfortunately. Ill put up a full picture tomorrow. Edited April 28, 201115 yr by RA28GT Report
April 29, 201115 yr comment_520345 pics of whole car I'm trying to decide on my wheels the 12x5 hotwires jus don't cut it haha Report
April 29, 201115 yr comment_520349 yeah stop teasing! whats this about the thickest legal whitewall? never heard that before.. Report
April 29, 201115 yr comment_520350 yeah dude white walls have weak sidewalls there epic frowned upon Report
April 29, 201115 yr Author comment_520435 Ive been busy with the car today getting some things painted and getting the car clean for toyoshow (even though its going to rain). Didn't get a chance to get some full pictures, I will over the weekend though, until then everybody can just picture in their heads haha. Cannot whitewall over any writing on the tires these days in SA, and unless your grinding right into the tire the whitewall will not many almost any difference to the strength of the sidewall. Troy Report
April 29, 201115 yr comment_520437 Cannot whitewall over any writing on the tires these days in SA, and unless your grinding right into the tire the whitewall will not many almost any difference to the strength of the sidewall. this is the problem in vic. it's not that it compromises the integrity of the side wall but it grinds off the load ratings of the tyre thus making them illegal. i have also been in trouble for the flappers on my car for the same reason. why i'm back to the 13s. :( can't wait for photo's troy. :y: Report
April 30, 201115 yr Author comment_520666 Just finished getting ready for toyoshow, got the car clean even though its going to rain tomorrow morning. The last couple days I have: -Painted behind the grill area matte black -Painted all plastic trim pieces -Painted grille black with silver outline -New cover for panel area -Various other bits and pieces Sorry about the shit pictures, it was the best i could do in my garage, lighting isn't exactly great. Its not that much lighter it was just the light in the photo. For anyone in Adelaide ill be at Wigley reserve at Glenelg for toyoshow tomorrow if you want to come check out the car in the flesh! Report
April 30, 201115 yr comment_520667 my god...this just gets better and better...stop now before I start having dreams about this car :yes: Edited April 30, 201115 yr by TOM Report
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