I put some wheels on the Viper (pics)

[Nine Ball]

I've been enjoying the random sunny days lately, and finally had the chance to install my Eibach coil springs and new CCW SP600 wheels. The wheels are 19x10 fronts and 20x13 rears (285 wide front tires, 345 wide rears, Nitto Invo). I had the wheels custom powdercoated locally to give it more of a race inspired appearance. The plain centercaps are temporary, I'm having another shop custom make some with Viper head logos milled into them.

Springs were relatively simple to install since I have the proper tools and coil compressor to do them. They take about 3 hrs the first time, but I can do them in 2 hrs no problem now. Ride quality is improved over the stock setup, probably due to getting rid of the run-flat tires. Traction is also improved with the Nittos. The suspension is still stiff like usual, but less jarring over bumps.

Next up is the Paxton that shows up in a week or so. I'll have fun installing that one too! Euroteck 2-pc rotors and EBC red stuff pads are also on their way. I'm getting the car ready for the Texas Mile event in March.

Anyways, here are the pics I snapped this afternoon.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/1109299258-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=99258)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=99259)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/1109299260-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=99260)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/02/1109299261-1.jpg (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=99261)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=99262)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=99263)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewgallery.php?action=viewimg&id=99257)

Tony

[CRCRFT78]

Looks good.

[TonyL]

Wow. Those pop! That really looks great.

Hopefully someone will get some brake dust repellent to market.
(stares at Armor all. taps foot. -seriously, I tested it for them. It worked awesome. They took what was left with them....)

[Restomod]

Never was much on the blue/white combo BUT this looks great! The wheels dont even look that large,they fill the wells just right.

[jy211]

can I drive it? :fingersx: :drive1:

[4MuscleMachines]

Good decision to go with that color Tony. I am looking into the INVO's. How do they hold up under hard turns compared to the run flats?

[WayneE]

I'm surprised, but I actually like the white wheels. What drove you to 20s? Just the bling factor? I have 345/30 19s on my Z06 and I'm moving back to 18s because I can't find enough traction with the bigger wheels.

[Nine Ball]

I went with the 20s just so they would still "look" as large as the factory 19s. On the factory wheels, the spokes extend through the edge of the lip, which sort of makes them look like a larger wheel than they really are. Since these have a lip, the extra inch makes them look visually the same in diameter. The Nittos are very grippy, those run-flats sucked and rode harsh.

[shmoov69]

Once again Tony, YOU SUCK! LOL!:moon:
Car looks good tho! LOL

[Young Gun]

where in Houston do you live? I need to stop by and steal your car LOL looks great!