All my overseas penny-pinching...

[M-technik-3]

I am running Falken FK452 right now, was running Hankook RS2 on them. RS2 have more sidewall than the FK452's do.

[bp9129]

These threads make me so jealous, but at the same time are very motivating.
so thanks and CONGRATS

Can't wait to see more pictures of this cleanass beast

[Gooch]

Nice, I was planning on 225/45R16's all around but with the staggered wheels I was thinking maybe 215/40's in the front. How's your look with the square tires on staggered wheels? Can't really tell in the pic...

Here's what Mystikal quoted me when I had my set:

205/45/16 front and 215/40/16 rear (mild roll in rear)
205/50/16 front and 225/45/16 rear (more aggressive roll)

Keep in mind that's for a non-M car, so you can probably get away with the second setup.

Finding two decent brand/model tires in a staggered size was kind of difficult and I ended up selling my set anyway. But good luck, can't wait to see how this turns out.

Also, keep an eye on those tabs with the snap ring. They are very brittle and new centercaps are NOT cheap, and I believe they are NLA.

[10Toes]

Well, the parts sourcing has started in ernest...

Hartge Typ-A Alufelgen (Staggered 16x7.5F 16x8.5R) thanks to AC Nico:

Those wheels will look much better. When do you get back to the PNW?

[M-technik-3]

[RainierHooker]

So we have twins? I'm on the same wheels. Nice choice. What sized tires are you planning to run? I have 225-45-16's

Nice, I was planning on 225/45R16's all around but with the staggered wheels I was thinking maybe 215/40's in the front. How's your look with the square tires on staggered wheels? Can't really tell in the pic...

[bimmerboy12]

whoooaaaaa.

jelus

[BenM]

Very nice!

[M-technik-3]

So we have twins? I'm on the same wheels. Nice choice. What sized tires are you planning to run? I have 225-45-16's

[RainierHooker]

Well, the parts sourcing has started in ernest...

Hartge Typ-A Alufelgen (Staggered 16x7.5F 16x8.5R) thanks to AC Nico:


And a Hartge Domstrebe:


The project has essentially become one of how many genuine Hartge bits can I find. Both the wheels and brace will get returned to thier original shiny glory soon after my return. I've been scouring the forums and the various international ePay sites and I'm hoping for quite the pile once I get gome, much to the wife's chagrin. I'm also budgeting for a complete suspension refresh, but I'm gonna hold off on getting those parts on order until I can take a good look at what is already on the car, probably when I come home on leave.

[cmonti]

wow man that thing is beautiful! congrats and come back safe!

[franco90]

nice example! Mine has been tucked away for over a year also while i'm overseas

r u back in japan

[tak7]

Very nice! How long till u get ur hands on it?

[IronJoe]

Beautiful car, congrats.

[RainierHooker]

Army FE correct? Air Force FE's are a dying breed right now.

Yep, I FE on Chinooks in the Army. In the rear at our facility I primarily work on Chinooks as well, but we also do work on Blackhawks and Kiowas if needed.

Thanks Vlad, that's like getting a compliment from the Messiah...