SVT10th
06-05-2015, 08:40 AM
Anyone noticed the sudden popularity of -- for lack of a better term -- what I'll call "Old School Tuners".
Usually import tuners go for big rims on low profile tires, with the suspensions slammed down so that the tires are buried into the wheel wells. Sometimes with ridiculously severe camber so that tires only contact the pavement on the inside edge.
But when I first became aware of them -- tuners had smaller-than-stock diameter rims with very wide tires that often stuck out past the fenders. The bodies were still lowered, but without the outrageous camber setup. From a performance perspective, it made a lot more sense.
Anyway, I've started seeing a lot more imports with that "old school" setup lately. I'm guessing it's a new trend. Funny how what's old becomes new again.
This look:
http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/54702108+w660+h440+q80+re0+cr1/top-old-school-chassis-toyota-corolla-te27-06.jpg
versus this:
http://usercontent2.hubimg.com/6995879_f520.jpg
Usually import tuners go for big rims on low profile tires, with the suspensions slammed down so that the tires are buried into the wheel wells. Sometimes with ridiculously severe camber so that tires only contact the pavement on the inside edge.
But when I first became aware of them -- tuners had smaller-than-stock diameter rims with very wide tires that often stuck out past the fenders. The bodies were still lowered, but without the outrageous camber setup. From a performance perspective, it made a lot more sense.
Anyway, I've started seeing a lot more imports with that "old school" setup lately. I'm guessing it's a new trend. Funny how what's old becomes new again.
This look:
http://image.superstreetonline.com/f/54702108+w660+h440+q80+re0+cr1/top-old-school-chassis-toyota-corolla-te27-06.jpg
versus this:
http://usercontent2.hubimg.com/6995879_f520.jpg