11" wide fitment?
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11" wide fitment?
I am looking into getting a 19X11 Wheel so I can install some 295-305 rubber in the back to try and get the ponies on the ground ![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I currently have a 19X10 with 275-35-19 and a 43mm offset which fits great and if I get the 19X11 with a 55mm offset it will sit at exactly the same spot on the outside so it should not rub...my question is towards the inside. I know I got an inch of clearance at least with the 10"wide 275 setup but I wanted to come here and ask if anyone had actual experience putting 11"-295-305 rubber in the back of their 8.
Thanks.
Chris
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I currently have a 19X10 with 275-35-19 and a 43mm offset which fits great and if I get the 19X11 with a 55mm offset it will sit at exactly the same spot on the outside so it should not rub...my question is towards the inside. I know I got an inch of clearance at least with the 10"wide 275 setup but I wanted to come here and ask if anyone had actual experience putting 11"-295-305 rubber in the back of their 8.
Thanks.
Chris
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I know that Rgonza has or had 305 R888's on his car, he had his rims widened to 10.5 from 9.5 but he is in PR and his offset is not clear because he machined some from the back side of the wheels and then made them wider so we don't know where it sits precisely...he doesn't have widebody so they fit in the stock fender...he might have used a mallet to make space though...hehe
Chris
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^ That's for tire fitment. Use this tool for wheel fitment:
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A 43mm for 11" would probably be your best fitment. Youll have to roll the fenders (if they arent already)
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A 43mm for 11" would probably be your best fitment. Youll have to roll the fenders (if they arent already)
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Last edited by Ross_Dawg; 02-15-2010 at 04:15 PM.
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^ That's for tire fitment. Use this tool for wheel fitment:
Click Here
A 43mm for 11" would probably be your best fitment. Youll have to roll the fenders (if they arent already)
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A 43mm for 11" would probably be your best fitment. Youll have to roll the fenders (if they arent already)
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I was thinking about this:
It keeps the outside where my current one is and just puts the extra inch inwards....hmm...
Thanks for that link btw...its great.
Chris
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I suggest getting under the car and measuring how much room there actually is on your current setup between tire and suspension. Then, look at the numbers that website gives you (looks like 0.97 in. or 24.7mm) and see if it will fit. If not, lower the offset. You can always roll the fenders and pull a bit.
Last edited by Ross_Dawg; 02-15-2010 at 06:25 PM.
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I also ran 18 x 10.5 +43 but with only 265/35-18 Yokohama Advan AD07 tires
the larger tire will require rolling the rear fender lip, an 11" wheel will only compound the problem as will a 305 tire
I'd try to stick to the 10.5" wheel and 295 tire, unless you don't mind flaring the bodywork
there's very little room left on the inside; suspension arms in the front at full lock and shock tower bulge in the rear coupled with camber gain during suspension roll/compression
19s will cause more issues still because the OD is too tall on larger widths, your program is uesless compared to dealing with the real parameter limitations of the bodywork
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the larger tire will require rolling the rear fender lip, an 11" wheel will only compound the problem as will a 305 tire
I'd try to stick to the 10.5" wheel and 295 tire, unless you don't mind flaring the bodywork
there's very little room left on the inside; suspension arms in the front at full lock and shock tower bulge in the rear coupled with camber gain during suspension roll/compression
19s will cause more issues still because the OD is too tall on larger widths, your program is uesless compared to dealing with the real parameter limitations of the bodywork
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Last edited by TeamRX8; 02-16-2010 at 05:55 PM.
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I also ran 18 x 10.5 +43 but with only 265/35-18 Yokohama Advan AD07 tires
the larger tire will require rolling the rear fender lip, an 11" wheel will only compound the problem as will a 305 tire
I'd try to stick to the 10.5" wheel and 295 tire, unless you don't mind flaring the bodywork
there's very little room left on the inside; suspension arms in the front at full lock and shock tower bulge in the rear coupled with camber gain during suspension roll/compression
19s will cause more issues still because the OD is too tall on larger widths, your program is uesless compared to dealing with the real parameter limitations of the bodywork
.
the larger tire will require rolling the rear fender lip, an 11" wheel will only compound the problem as will a 305 tire
I'd try to stick to the 10.5" wheel and 295 tire, unless you don't mind flaring the bodywork
there's very little room left on the inside; suspension arms in the front at full lock and shock tower bulge in the rear coupled with camber gain during suspension roll/compression
19s will cause more issues still because the OD is too tall on larger widths, your program is uesless compared to dealing with the real parameter limitations of the bodywork
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Team - Do you have a link to your 10.5" fitment thread? I couldn't find it...Thanks.
Chris
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I see what you mean. Thanks for the input. I do not intend to install that wide in front, I only want 9" with a 255 in the front. I also do not mind pulling the fenders a bit if that is what it takes...its just that 600-700whp is hard to control and the extra rubber will help lots. I will take measurements of my car and post the findings for anyone that might be interested. I will also be in PR this weekend and will be looking at Rgonza's car which suposedly runs 305 rubber on 11-11.5" wide rears.
Team - Do you have a link to your 10.5" fitment thread? I couldn't find it...Thanks.
Chris
Team - Do you have a link to your 10.5" fitment thread? I couldn't find it...Thanks.
Chris
Chris please post your measurements when you get them, I was also trying this but my measuring method was crappy at best, I got a few mm under 13" from the inside of the fender lip(rolled) to the outer most part of the springs, but like I said my method was not adequate.
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I just went and looked at mine...there is about 1/2" clearance on the rears to the body where the shock tube comes down
And there is about 3/4" on the front.....between the rim edge and the shock body....depending on the tire though the limiting factor tends to be the wheel well on full lock
And there is about 3/4" on the front.....between the rim edge and the shock body....depending on the tire though the limiting factor tends to be the wheel well on full lock
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I just went and looked at mine...there is about 1/2" clearance on the rears to the body where the shock tube comes down
And there is about 3/4" on the front.....between the rim edge and the shock body....depending on the tire though the limiting factor tends to be the wheel well on full lock
And there is about 3/4" on the front.....between the rim edge and the shock body....depending on the tire though the limiting factor tends to be the wheel well on full lock
Thanks for the great info.