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Old 12-13-2011, 08:41 PM
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Old 12-13-2011, 08:57 PM
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Ill take that into consideration slvr haha
Old 12-14-2011, 01:00 PM
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suspension and fender mods?

Originally Posted by J8635621
hocknscary - it depends on how much you lower it. 9.5 +20 will require some permanent modifications to the fenders so I'd say that's too aggressive for a newb. It's not hard stuff to do though. Look more at +30-40

mizx - if you are low enough and do the work, that is entirely possible. It isn't a matter of just throwing the wheels on there and driving away though. I went for the 9.5s personally but there are some 10s that have a little more concavity but would be a bit harder to fit without stretching tires.
9.5 +28F/+23R with 245/40
J8635621,

What are your suspension and fender mods for this setup? I currently have 18x9.5 +40 on 245/40/18 tires and the car is lowered on Tein S-tech (~1.7" lowered i believe) I've been thinking of 10mm spacers which would put me right in your territory, so i am wondering what are you suspension and fender mods? You can see a picture of my stance in the yellow thread.https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=647

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Old 12-14-2011, 02:24 PM
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10s will be too much. I have rolled fenders and removed the bumper tab. You are 1.4/.7 (f/r) and I'm like 2.5/2 lol.
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The red 8 with bronze wheels from Germany is closer to what you want but I think he is lower and only had to roll the fenders. I'd suggest buying some cheap 5mm spacers to try out first
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I'm thinking about getting some 16x6.5 +35


Will it fit? Need to know now, sale ends in 20 min
Old 12-14-2011, 06:11 PM
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Yeah man when I'm done with the wheels and the spring chop I'm gonna be HELLAMONCHie
Old 12-16-2011, 12:55 AM
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17x9.5" +38 front and rear with 255/45/17 tires.
Old 12-16-2011, 01:01 AM
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I bet you didn't think it was possible for 15" wheels to fit over the Sport brakes, I know I didn't

Edit: bad info, turns out they are 16" from Bogart Racing Wheels
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Old 12-16-2011, 10:15 AM
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That is awesome! haha
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Wow.
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Lol, the owner was wrong. They are 16", not 15", Bogart Racing wheels. Still impressive, first 16" I have ever seen that will clear the larger front Sport brakes.
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wtf?? those things look crazy...

what were the specs 16x16?? o_0?
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Just to let everyone know I did roll my fenders with the 18x8.75 +35
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^what tires? and what suspension?

<==wondering because my old wheel set up was 18x8.5 +35 on 255/40 ran -1 to -1.2 w/no roll. Swift suspension.
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245/40/18. now im just sitting on mazdaspeed springs. the coilovers go on this summer. I wasnt there to see the wheels go on, but my mechanic did it for no charge so i didnt question.
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i ran 18x10 +38 with no roll, i don't really think you needed it.
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With what tires hector? How much of a drop? It's all important
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Originally Posted by Brettly2005
Just to let everyone know I did roll my fenders with the 18x8.75 +35
I'm at 18 x 9.5 +30, 245/40-18's, dropped on S techs, stock alignment, with no roll and I don't rub at all. I can still go a lot lower as well.
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But mine at +28 and lower with 245/40 rubbed the fender tab A LOT. -2.2ish camber
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*lower height
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Im not entirely sure what my camber is at. Ill check the computer print out when i get home tomorrow. I didnt think i would need a roll at all.. maybe the mechanic just wanted to be safe.. idk


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