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#451
Rear Mount GT35R
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its not they don't go high enough i just like the top of tire to match the wheel well..
if i go with 40 i will gain 1.18" on the bottom and i have 1.5 of height to play with on the coilovers so overall just shy of 2.5 keeping the look i had/have.
if i go with the 35 i would only gain about half the height and not sure if it is enough while doing the same.
either way i know the set up i have now looks good with some wheel gap .25" but will not last without tearing stuff up.
if i go with 40 i will gain 1.18" on the bottom and i have 1.5 of height to play with on the coilovers so overall just shy of 2.5 keeping the look i had/have.
if i go with the 35 i would only gain about half the height and not sure if it is enough while doing the same.
either way i know the set up i have now looks good with some wheel gap .25" but will not last without tearing stuff up.
Last edited by bumblebeerx8; 03-18-2011 at 09:07 AM.
#453
SARX Legend
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You guys are getting way too caught up on the numbers on the tires. They are accurate to a degree but tires of the same size vary by almost two inches between different brands. You need to look at the specific tire specs. I compiled this list of specs for the "will it fit" thread, check it out.
For instance, a 265/35-18 Toyo R888 has a section width of 10.80" and a 265/35-18 Falken Ziez ZE-512 has a section width of only 9.10"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5518553136/
For instance, a 265/35-18 Toyo R888 has a section width of 10.80" and a 265/35-18 Falken Ziez ZE-512 has a section width of only 9.10"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/5518553136/
Last edited by 9krpmrx8; 03-18-2011 at 10:10 AM.
#458
Rear Mount GT35R
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yeah im not sure i want to go crazy with the liners and all that. I know i like the flushness i have now. i like the stance but i know i have to do something about the height while keeping the look. I also do not want to go staggered or go crazy camber but also need some rubber with the turbo.
Last edited by bumblebeerx8; 03-18-2011 at 12:27 PM.
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#468
Lucky #33
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With a stock none lowered R3 you can push those rims out a ways. I bet with a 265/ 35 on a ten inch rim you could push out to +35 with no rub issues.
I chose to stay conservative with +42 with 265/30/r18 and have gobs of room on my S1. If some day I need more rubber I have the room.
Why would you replace those nice R3 rims? On my R3 I just plan on pushing the stock rims out a bit with 20mm spacers and adding 245 rubber.
#470
Hey Roen, I would not go with these rims in 9.5 you will not get the concave face that makes them so popular. The concave face starts at 10" or better.
With a stock none lowered R3 you can push those rims out a ways. I bet with a 265/ 35 on a ten inch rim you could push out to +35 with no rub issues.
I chose to stay conservative with +42 with 265/30/r18 and have gobs of room on my S1. If some day I need more rubber I have the room.
Why would you replace those nice R3 rims? On my R3 I just plan on pushing the stock rims out a bit with 20mm spacers and adding 245 rubber.
With a stock none lowered R3 you can push those rims out a ways. I bet with a 265/ 35 on a ten inch rim you could push out to +35 with no rub issues.
I chose to stay conservative with +42 with 265/30/r18 and have gobs of room on my S1. If some day I need more rubber I have the room.
Why would you replace those nice R3 rims? On my R3 I just plan on pushing the stock rims out a bit with 20mm spacers and adding 245 rubber.
Trying to see what's the widest I can fit given those constraints, and would like to be square or at the very most, slightly staggered. This car will be lowered on coilovers.
It would be nice if I could fit 18 x 10, 275 or 18 x 10.5, 285 without having to flare or otherwise modify the outside of the stock fenders.
Last edited by Roen; 07-16-2011 at 02:03 AM.
#471
Lucky #33
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Tracking the car, rules state I can't change outside of fender (i.e. flaring), but can modify or remove inner fender lip / liner.
Trying to see what's the widest I can fit given those constraints, and would like to be square or at the very most, slightly staggered. This car will be lowered on coilovers.
It would be nice if I could fit 18 x 10, 275 or 18 x 10.5, 285 without having to flare or otherwise modify the outside of the stock fenders.
Trying to see what's the widest I can fit given those constraints, and would like to be square or at the very most, slightly staggered. This car will be lowered on coilovers.
It would be nice if I could fit 18 x 10, 275 or 18 x 10.5, 285 without having to flare or otherwise modify the outside of the stock fenders.
Maybe if you ask Real nice brilliantblackrx8 could check fitment in the front and back when his set comes in.
angeljoelv is running 275 +42s check it :https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=375
#474
WENTGERMAN
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haha
I guess I wanted a different shade if I'm paying the money I might as well stand out a little. A part of me whats to go with something crazy like a dark cherry basically black with a glimmer of red here and there.
The other part wants a simple dark gunmetal.
I'll go to the shop and look through the catalog, see what my options are.