As has been discussed here many times before, use of 18/18 wheels on the NSX creates an optical illusion where the front wheel looks bigger than the rear (because of the smaller sidewall height). This prevents the use of many wheels that would otherwise "fit" such as those from S2000s or other Japanese cars. But fear not, my 18/18 wheel bros! I have used my magical designer powers to solve this visual conundrum for us and bestoweth the solution unto the people of NSX Middle Earth. :biggrin: All you need is some things from the hardware store for about $20 and some time.
My my idea was to use Plastidip to create a "time attack" style stripe at the edge of the front wheels in black to disguise the outer edge of the wheel as tire so the front looks smaller than the rear and preserves the visual proportions of the NSX. PRO TIP: make sure your tape is fully adhered as I masked perfectly only to have to redo portions because the tape didn't hold perfectly. Also I don't wait for the dip to fully dry before removing the tape and I find that helps save pain later as long as it isn't runny.
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My my idea was to use Plastidip to create a "time attack" style stripe at the edge of the front wheels in black to disguise the outer edge of the wheel as tire so the front looks smaller than the rear and preserves the visual proportions of the NSX. PRO TIP: make sure your tape is fully adhered as I masked perfectly only to have to redo portions because the tape didn't hold perfectly. Also I don't wait for the dip to fully dry before removing the tape and I find that helps save pain later as long as it isn't runny.
Untitled by Nero Tenebre, on Flickr
by Nero Tenebre, on Flickr
by Nero Tenebre, on Flickr
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