KEhendo Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RA28GT Posted April 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 They had a bead blaster. Still no go. The sidewalls has no flex in them being a 60 series profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e70van Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 ^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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEhendo Posted April 27, 2011 Report Share Posted April 27, 2011 i've seen 155/50R14 on a 7inch rim. can't see why they'd be struggling. what brand/type are your tyres? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RA28GT Posted April 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) 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, 2011 by RA28GT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frasian Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 absolutely love the car ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
towe001 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Far out that wheel looks sexy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja-philbo Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 pics of whole car I'm trying to decide on my wheels the 12x5 hotwires jus don't cut it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh-KE Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 yeah stop teasing! whats this about the thickest legal whitewall? never heard that before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninja-philbo Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 yeah dude white walls have weak sidewalls there epic frowned upon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RA28GT Posted April 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEhendo Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RA28GT Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOM Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 (edited) my god...this just gets better and better...stop now before I start having dreams about this car :yes: Edited April 30, 2011 by TOM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesseb369 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 white stuff.... In my pants.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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