Tire / Wheel Fitment Questions
#3586
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I ran your no.s using a 255/40 tire. You will have to be very careful when driving w/out the rear fender treatment. You certainly dont want the rear tire crashing into the rear fender (that would be disastrous). Better not to drive it in that condition
The fronts are much more forgiving but expect some liner rub at lock positions. Really depends on how low youre set. The front will certainly need some finger gap vs the rear. I have my ride heights noted some where (i will post them for you)
The fronts are much more forgiving but expect some liner rub at lock positions. Really depends on how low youre set. The front will certainly need some finger gap vs the rear. I have my ride heights noted some where (i will post them for you)
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#3590
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One rub point I never see mentioned for some reason, but that rubbed on my car even though the bumper bolt in its stock location wasn't, is a small piece of plastic trim at the rear bumper. When it's on it covers the bumper bolt that needs to be relocated. This is what it looks like (passenger side IIRC). You can see where the tire was rubbing (dark marks) and where i had marked it with white chalk trying to find what was still rubbing, before i found out it was this piece.
I ended up trimming the last inch and a half or so off of it. Roughly where my index finger is, and straight up from there (keeping in mind the piece is at an angle in the picture)
I ended up trimming the last inch and a half or so off of it. Roughly where my index finger is, and straight up from there (keeping in mind the piece is at an angle in the picture)
#3591
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One rub point I never see mentioned for some reason, but that rubbed on my car even though the bumper bolt in its stock location wasn't, is a small piece of plastic trim at the rear bumper. When it's on it covers the bumper bolt that needs to be relocated. This is what it looks like (passenger side IIRC). You can see where the tire was rubbing (dark marks) and where i had marked it with white chalk trying to find what was still rubbing, before i found out it was this piece.
I ended up trimming the last inch and a half or so off of it. Roughly where my index finger is, and straight up from there (keeping in mind the piece is at an angle in the picture)
I ended up trimming the last inch and a half or so off of it. Roughly where my index finger is, and straight up from there (keeping in mind the piece is at an angle in the picture)
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Solenoid (Mar 3, 2018)
#3593
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I like youre idea. Youre more in the "kill zone" with this spec. Ran your no.s using the 40 series. You will have a -2.71% speedo error but dont think youll need a fender pull.
Certainly a rear roll should do it. It may need to be a nice tight roll vs a 3/4" roll as some of us have. Dont think youll be needing the bumper bolt relocation either.
You know me, I like meaty tires, so the 40 series would be my choice.
Not sure what wheel this is, but hopefully no front spacer is needed
#3594
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Hi Sam
I like youre idea. Youre more in the "kill zone" with this spec. Ran your no.s using the 40 series. You will have a -2.71% speedo error but dont think youll need a fender pull.
Certainly a rear roll should do it. It may need to be a nice tight roll vs a 3/4" roll as some of us have. Dont think youll be needing the bumper bolt relocation either.
You know me, I like meaty tires, so the 40 series would be my choice.
Not sure what wheel this is, but hopefully no front spacer is needed
I like youre idea. Youre more in the "kill zone" with this spec. Ran your no.s using the 40 series. You will have a -2.71% speedo error but dont think youll need a fender pull.
Certainly a rear roll should do it. It may need to be a nice tight roll vs a 3/4" roll as some of us have. Dont think youll be needing the bumper bolt relocation either.
You know me, I like meaty tires, so the 40 series would be my choice.
Not sure what wheel this is, but hopefully no front spacer is needed
i'm consdering getting some volks in 18x9 +35 to "start," just exploring some other options
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MinusPrevious (Dec 6, 2017)
#3598
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But, if the 265/35 is your choice, it should fit OK w/a tight rear roll. The bumper bolt relocation may not be needed but it will be close (very dependent on rear camber setting). If you set your rear camber to -2.0 degrees, that will help a great deal
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kyoo (Dec 6, 2017)
#3599
Is anyone running the new NT03RR?
I saw them for sale 18x9.5 +27
Not sure how the fitment would be or if I'd run into any issues w/ a 255/40 tire.
These would be going on my IX. I'm on Bilsteins/Swifts now, but will be installing a set of coilovers this spring.
I'm ok w/ rolling the fenders but nothing more than that. Also, I have mud flaps...and I really do not want to get rid of them.
I saw them for sale 18x9.5 +27
Not sure how the fitment would be or if I'd run into any issues w/ a 255/40 tire.
These would be going on my IX. I'm on Bilsteins/Swifts now, but will be installing a set of coilovers this spring.
I'm ok w/ rolling the fenders but nothing more than that. Also, I have mud flaps...and I really do not want to get rid of them.
#3600
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Is anyone running the new NT03RR?
I saw them for sale 18x9.5 +27
Not sure how the fitment would be or if I'd run into any issues w/ a 255/40 tire.
These would be going on my IX. I'm on Bilsteins/Swifts now, but will be installing a set of coilovers this spring.
I'm ok w/ rolling the fenders but nothing more than that. Also, I have mud flaps...and I really do not want to get rid of them.
I saw them for sale 18x9.5 +27
Not sure how the fitment would be or if I'd run into any issues w/ a 255/40 tire.
These would be going on my IX. I'm on Bilsteins/Swifts now, but will be installing a set of coilovers this spring.
I'm ok w/ rolling the fenders but nothing more than that. Also, I have mud flaps...and I really do not want to get rid of them.
Also, due to running the +27 & the 40 series tire, you will have to relocate the rear bumper bolt
If you search Enkei NT03, there are many threads w/many comments. Front spacer will be needed (approx 12mm)
If you have further questions, let me know
BTW, the flaps will have to go w/that 40 series tire, Sorry =(
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Dec 10, 2017 at 07:45 PM.