Monster Meats Installed! Traction Anyone?

[Scott @ INTENSE]

Our mission was to squeeze every possible millimeter of tread under our flagship car, which already has the Pedders Track II suspension installed. The wheels are CCW SP510s and the tires are Michelin Pilot Sport PS2. We used black McGard lug nuts and wheel locks. Final wheel and tire sizing is as follows:

Fronts: P265/35ZR19 on 19 x 9.5" +34 mm.
Rears: P305/30ZR19 on 19 x 11" +54 mm.

We’re not completely finished yet. As soon as our GXP brakes arrive, we’re going to paint the rotors black, and the calipers red.

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_1_800.jpg

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_3_800.jpg

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_4_800.jpg

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_2_800.jpg

Check out how small the stock P245/40WR19 tires look in comparison to the rears.

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/INTENSE_TT_G8_GT_Tires_800.jpg

Three modifications are required on the rear if you want to get this radical. First, you’ll need to trim the plastic liner inside each fender. Second, there’s a metal clip in each fenderwell that holds the brake line in place. Remove each clip, rotate 90° and reinstall. And third, have your fenders rolled if you ever plan to have passengers (or drivers :p) in the back seat.

Right rear fenderwell before modification:

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_WheelWell_1_800.jpg

After modification:

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_WheelWell_2_800.jpg

I want to thank John and Melissa from CCW for working with me on this project. They were very patient with me when I told them my vision, and they didn’t give up on the concept even though several test fits were required. :)

[confused2much]

WoW! That should help traction a bit.

[wreckwriter]

You'd get more traction out of a good set of DRs even if they aren't as wide. Too bad they don't come in 19s. Those look good though for sure.

[foreosu]

Haha, that picture comparison of the two tires is crazy.

[Scott @ INTENSE]

You'd get more traction out of a good set of DRs even if they aren't as wide.
Ah, but sometimes we go around corners too. ;)

[wreckwriter]

Ah, but sometimes we go around corners too. ;)

Well, if you do that......

[GT G8]

Why does "monster meat" sound so dirty?

[GeoffA]

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/INTENSE_TT_G8_GT_Tires_800.jpg


Wow thats too funny, but it looks good from behind. I'm guessing your not spinning them going into second anymore are you?

[r33pwrd]

[Wow thats too funny, but it looks good from behind. I'm guessing your not spinning them going into second anymore are you?

I bet they are...

[G8GT721]

thats nasty!

[Night Train]

That looks chingon

[wreckwriter]

chingon??

[G8GT721]

mexican slang for badass....thank you wikipedia

[jeppsG8]

chingon??

+1 wth?

[wagon540]

Is that splitter aluminum or carbon fiber? Were working on one right now for my car (not to sell). Now i know what it's gonna look like, awsum. Great car, welcome aboard.

[bdy]

looks good

[G8GT721]

Is that splitter aluminum or carbon fiber? Were working on one right now for my car (not to sell). Now i know what it's gonna look like, awsum. Great car, welcome aboard.

its a carbon fiber Splitter (http://intense-racing.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=IR&Product_Code=G8-APR-SPLT&Category_Code=G8_Exterior)

[GeorgeInNePa]

I shouldn't even ask, but here goes.

What's the street price on those rims?

[G8GT721]

I shouldn't even ask, but here goes.

What's the street price on those rims?

lol someone had to be that guy

[GeorgeInNePa]

lol someone had to be that guy

Just checked CCW's website and if I'm reading it correctly the price for the rims is $2800.

Not bad considering that's what you'll pay for HSV rims and the CCW's are wider and I'll bet lighter.


Hmmmmm...




"Honey, let me show you something online..."

;)

[GRRRR8]

No, more of "honey look what I got for us" lol

[mdogg]

that rear shot is seriously bad-ass!!!

[SpeedRacerX]

Perfect sizes - I read about that staggered sizing with 19's on rims-n-tires.com
That's my goal - 1 to 2 years out for that cost but at least now I have the exact visual.
They look Fantastic! Great Job!

[micheal0484]

That looks awesome from behind!

[Mlozano]

I was always an ass man... it brings tears to my eye's, i've been trying to figure out how to do that for months.



touché

[timg8]

Did I hear some one say "widetrack"

[Night Train]

mexican slang for badass....thank you wikipedia


+1 Usually used in the context of someone that is tough. But, can be used to describe something that looks resilent or tough or long enduring!

Thank you to my Guatemalan friends for introducing me to this mostly Mexican term. :woohoo:

[Culedood47]

That's pretty bad ass. I hate the skinny tires on my car.

Those pictures remind me of having 295s on my LT1 Caprice with 15x8s.

[WhiteDeathLSX]

Simply amazing looking. The folks at CCW are genuine, good business people.

[g8gxp]

what does fender rolling mean and what does it do?

[SRG963]

what does fender rolling mean and what does it do?

Rolls the lip of the fender up and out of the way of the tire side wall. Gives you more "interior" room for wider wheels :)

This needs to be professionally done, as the paint will crack.



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OP, Bad Ass Wheels!

[Paniller]

Why does "monster meat" sound so dirty?
Yeah, this thread surely disappointed someone out there.

[wagon540]

what does fender rolling mean and what does it do?

We bought to fender rolling tool from tire rack, works very well, detailed instructions. You heat the paint with a heat gun so it won't crack.

[jimmytt6]

"Not bad considering that's what you'll pay for HSV rims and the CCW's are wider and I'll bet lighter."


Any a lot nicer and only take about a week and half to get shipped right to your front door..:)

[Rogue]

As good as the wheels look in the photos, they are twice as sweet (chingon?) in person :)

[r33pwrd]

I love em but why not 20" ?

[Scott @ INTENSE]

I love em but why not 20" ?
We wanted maximum performance, and 19s should outperform 20s. Plus, there are a lot more 19" tire choices, so we could get the perfect fitment I was looking for. :)

[Cashed]

That looks very nice, Scott. Good work!

[Chocolate]

So....ahhhh.....how's it handle?

[r33pwrd]

We wanted maximum performance, and 19s should outperform 20s. Plus, there are a lot more 19" tire choices, so we could get the perfect fitment I was looking for. :)

cool! If I could buy what you have (but in 20's) I would be very interested in them!

[Scott @ INTENSE]

So....ahhhh.....how's it handle?
It's incredible. The car feels like it will pull very close to one G in the corners.



cool! If I could buy what you have (but in 20's) I would be very interested in them!
Send me an email to ScottC@INTENSE-Racing.com and I'll try to help you size these...

[1bad03snake]

That looks sick, I had ccw's on my gt500 great people to deal with

[Scott @ INTENSE]

Just added some more pictures to the first post in this thread. :D

[Chocolate]

How much heavier is the new wheel / tire combo over original?

[SpeedRacerX]

I love em but why not 20" ?

Wanted "maximum performance" and "squeeze every millimeter" which would indicate getting the widest possible tread patch in there.

If you go with 20's, about the best you're gonna get into the rear is: 275/35-20 on about a 9 1/2" wide rim.

19's: 305's like Intense did.

21's: maybe 295/25-21 on 10 1/2" wide rims with proper offset.

[SpeedRacerX]

Ah, but sometimes we go around corners too. ;)

Scott,
Is that car lowered at all?

[Scott @ INTENSE]

Scott,
Is that car lowered at all?
Yes, it has the Pedders Track II suspension, and is a lot lower than stock. :)

[SpeedRacerX]

Yes, it has the Pedders Track II suspension, and is a lot lower than stock. :)

If it wasn't lowered and maybe did 10 1/2" wide rims, would you still have had to roll the fenders?
Thx.

[chipman283]

That line worked for me when I bought the G8. Good luck. Those look sweet!

[bigwillys58]

words cannot explain the way that makes me feel...

[Rican219]

Omgz! Hell yes

[g8gxp]

how wide could you have gone with the 19's with just the first two mods but without the fender rolling?

[Scott @ INTENSE]

If it wasn't lowered and maybe did 10 1/2" wide rims, would you still have had to roll the fenders?
Thx.
Not sure, but I would guess not.



how wide could you have gone with the 19's with just the first two mods but without the fender rolling?
Mine haven't hit the fenders yet, but I was afraid they would if I had passengers in the back seat and went over bumps.

I doubt the fenders would need to be rolled at all if the car wasn't lowered. ;)

[VENOM]

Why does "monster meat" sound so dirty?

Lol great quote

whats the widest tire you can have without rubbing issues and rolling fenders and getting all crazy?

very nice work

[99-LS1-SS]

Subscribing because that is the exact stance I was hoping for one day.

[SpeedRacerX]

Lol great quote

whats the widest tire you can have without rubbing issues and rolling fenders and getting all crazy?

very nice work

Check out the fitment calculator on rims-n-tires.com. For 19's, but with only a 9.5" to 10" wide rim, it shows a "guaranteed" fitment of 305-30/19. That "should be" without rolling the fenders.


Subscribing because that is the exact stance I was hoping for one day.

Same here - about a year out for those funds but def on my list. I'm addicted to that look!

[Snakey]

Beautiful ride!

I got to see John's car up close this weekend. You guys do awesome work! Looking forward to doing some business with you and your organization in the future!

[ro9beam2002]

bad azz.....What had to be done to front to make the wheels and tires fit?

[99-LS1-SS]

Anyone know if the front rims will clear the GXP brakes? Do you have any close up pictures of of the front wheels so I can get an idea of the clearance?

[Ktlplxm]

Anyone know if the front rims will clear the GXP brakes? Do you have any close up pictures of of the front wheels so I can get an idea of the clearance?

thats actually what I was wondering also. Most wheels do not like to clear the inside edge of those calipers.. I would know...had to sell mine because of it

[WhiteDeathLSX]

Anyone know if the front rims will clear the GXP brakes? Do you have any close up pictures of of the front wheels so I can get an idea of the clearance?
The wheels will likely not clear the GXP calipers. I believe my GXP was the first fitment for CCW, so they now have the correct offset measurement for GXP's (or Brembo brake clearance). My original CCW set did not clear the brembo calipers.

[ULTRA Z]

WOW i like it looks great thanks scott for sharing this and thanks for your time and trouble

[mikesgt]

Of topic, but the exhaust pipes look awesome too. What are they?

[locrzn#92]

Monster meat, thats what my wife calls mine too. LOL
Nice looking ride also.

[Darkflow]

Looks really good, im sure traction is better now. A lil off topic but where did you get that front splitter or whatever its called?? looks really nice.

[bradshow]

Can anyone out there photoshop this car into panther black?, TIA




http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_1_800.jpg

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_3_800.jpg

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_4_800.jpg

http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/G8TT/IG8_Wheels_2_800.jpg

[familycaronROIDS!]

WOW - Love the look - I was wondering how the car would look with big single muffler tips. Great look over all.

[rmcrom]

Can anyone out there photoshop this car into panther black?, TIA

Just turn down the brightness and contrast on your monitor until it goes from dark grey to black. :)

[Devilish34]

Just turn down the brightness and contrast on your monitor until it goes from dark grey to black. :)

Dug that one up didn't you lol

[texn884]

I've always been an Ass Man.

Your plates should read: Ass Man :)

I like the splitter up front. Sweet ass ride for sure.

[jaxredg8]

Looks awesome. Makes me wanna go even wider than my 285's!