Lancer getting Pimped - Project "Diablo"

razor4077 · 14th December 2007, 00:13

Wider tyres... they'll stick out a bit. I'm talking more than 205's. But your performance and FE will be affected adversely with such broad rubber.

redeye · 14th December 2007, 00:31

how big are we talking...what size ?

Ricky_63 · 14th December 2007, 10:24

Wider tyres maybe 225 ????? You may - just may be able to manage with wider tyres, best option is to mount wider tyres & see for yourself. Ensure adequate travel is available or else you will have scrpping issues. They may foul up with the suspension etc. Spacers is the only workable option. I am surprised the guy who did your bodykit did not upraise you of this impending problem.

If you go the spacer route be VERY CAREFUL that they are well balanced or else you may end up with other unforeseen problems - best to get them from Autopsyche. I have seen many Lancers done by him using spacers without any problems. I think he may be having them in stock

Hope this helps

redeye · 14th December 2007, 23:00

thanks ricky i only wish autopsyche was here in bangalore...

my car Bodykit guy says lets try 16 inch what to do? really confused..

BUSA · 14th December 2007, 23:50

redeye - DOnt go for 16inchers, specially in Bangalore you need a better ride then Handling. Stick to 15inchers IMO.

Ricky_63 · 15th December 2007, 11:15

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Originally Posted by redeye

thanks ricky i only wish autopsyche was here in bangalore...

my car Bodykit guy says lets try 16 inch what to do? really confused..

I think what you need to sort out is that the wheels match the line of the bodykit, I don't think that the 16" will get the desired result. The problem as I see it is that the wheels are sitting too much inside the wheel well. Even if your wheels are 16" but do not match the line of the arches - they'd look a misfit. ...no harm trying them though !!

Cheers

khanak · 15th December 2007, 12:13

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Originally Posted by redeye

thanks ricky i only wish autopsyche was here in bangalore...

my car Bodykit guy says lets try 16 inch what to do? really confused..

Like I said before, with the bulk of the bodykit Im not sure if the 15"ers will look big enough. Try and see if its possible to test the 16"ers before buying them and if you find it too rough go back to the 15"

Also if you are sticking with 15"ers make sure you go in for a design that looks bigger than it actually is. Designs with a big lip look smaller than designs where the edge ends with the spokes.

razor4077 · 15th December 2007, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Ricky_63

I think what you need to sort out is that the wheels match the line of the bodykit, I don't think that the 16" will get the desired result. The problem as I see it is that the wheels are sitting too much inside the wheel well. Even if your wheels are 16" but do not match the line of the arches - they'd look a misfit.

One tyre you might consider is the Michelin Pilot Preceda 2. This is what I fitted on my Lancer. I have 205/50/15, and they look very broad. The tread pattern/structure of the tyre is such that it looks broader than any other tyre of a similar dimension.
I compared a 195 PP2 to a 205 Goodyear F1, and the 195 PP2 looked wider. Something you can think about...

redeye · 15th December 2007, 22:51

thanks to all you guys for replying ,

We decided to try 16inches with a different pattern to see if that makes a differences ...

Does any one know where i can get spares mitsubishi original here in bangalore?

blueye_666 · 16th December 2007, 15:41

you can try the lathangi or southern motors...

or do you mean spares from other places cheap...

redeye · 16th December 2007, 22:35

sorry I meant Original mitsubishi spares other than from show room for cheap..

theMAG · 16th December 2007, 23:45

My suggestion is to go in for whatever brand new Mitsubishi spares you want from the authorized channels; since you're investing so much time and energy into caringly restoring your car.

redeye · 22nd December 2007, 11:01

70 percent of the work on the car is done ... decided to go with 15inch wheels .. car is coming out well ... the green filter is installed but not happy with the plumbing will show you why...

redeye · 1st January 2008, 22:39

First of all happy new year to all the members of Team bhp !!! My car didn't get finished in 2007 lets hope it gets this year 2008... LOL

Ok for the updates

Got the wheels Lenso Dash White multi spoke 15inch with yokohama 205/50/15

got the brake calipers painted red

Car is painted, but still rubbing and polishing needs to be done..

Vid6639 · 1st January 2008, 23:20

ooooo i love those alloys. deifinitely on my wish list. how much are they?

14th December 2007, 00:13	#181
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	Wider tyres... they'll stick out a bit. I'm talking more than 205's. But your performance and FE will be affected adversely with such broad rubber.
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14th December 2007, 00:31	#182
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	how big are we talking...what size ?
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14th December 2007, 10:24	#183
Ricky_63 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 3,880 Thanked: 520 Times View My Garage	Wider tyres maybe 225 ????? You may - just may be able to manage with wider tyres, best option is to mount wider tyres & see for yourself. Ensure adequate travel is available or else you will have scrpping issues. They may foul up with the suspension etc. Spacers is the only workable option. I am surprised the guy who did your bodykit did not upraise you of this impending problem. If you go the spacer route be VERY CAREFUL that they are well balanced or else you may end up with other unforeseen problems - best to get them from Autopsyche. I have seen many Lancers done by him using spacers without any problems. I think he may be having them in stock Hope this helps Last edited by Ricky_63 : 14th December 2007 at 10:25.
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14th December 2007, 23:00	#184
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	thanks ricky i only wish autopsyche was here in bangalore... my car Bodykit guy says lets try 16 inch what to do? really confused..
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14th December 2007, 23:50	#185
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	redeye - DOnt go for 16inchers, specially in Bangalore you need a better ride then Handling. Stick to 15inchers IMO.
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15th December 2007, 22:51	#189
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	thanks to all you guys for replying , We decided to try 16inches with a different pattern to see if that makes a differences ... Does any one know where i can get spares mitsubishi original here in bangalore?
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16th December 2007, 15:41	#190
blueye_666 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	you can try the lathangi or southern motors... or do you mean spares from other places cheap...
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16th December 2007, 22:35	#191
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	sorry I meant Original mitsubishi spares other than from show room for cheap..
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16th December 2007, 23:45	#192
theMAG Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Avon, CT Posts: 7,196 Thanked: 1,821 Times View My Garage	My suggestion is to go in for whatever brand new Mitsubishi spares you want from the authorized channels; since you're investing so much time and energy into caringly restoring your car.
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22nd December 2007, 11:01	#193
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	70 percent of the work on the car is done ... decided to go with 15inch wheels .. car is coming out well ... the green filter is installed but not happy with the plumbing will show you why...
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1st January 2008, 22:39	#194
redeye BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 275 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	First of all happy new year to all the members of Team bhp !!! My car didn't get finished in 2007 lets hope it gets this year 2008... LOL Ok for the updates Got the wheels Lenso Dash White multi spoke 15inch with yokohama 205/50/15 got the brake calipers painted red Car is painted, but still rubbing and polishing needs to be done..
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1st January 2008, 23:20	#195
Vid6639 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,711 Thanked: 44,147 Times View My Garage	ooooo i love those alloys. deifinitely on my wish list. how much are they?
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