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Old Oct 16, 2009, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by monkey_187
Well guys I decided to go with 275/35/18. I will also be taking off the Eibach springs and putting on some Swift.
Good choice

The 255/35/18's you had looked small because they are small! Even a 265/35/18 is slightly smaller diameter than stock, so a 255/35/18 is even smaller diameter than that.

Here is my car with 265/35/18 Dunlops on 18x9.5" Enkei RPF1's with Swift springs.

Old Oct 16, 2009, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by theFLASH12
Don't forget to post what tires you're using (hopefully Nitto NT05's since they seem to be the hot ticket these days!), pics, and results/issues of clearances and such, I'd really like to know how the fitment works out! Thanks
Those tires will be the ones I get when the Spring comes around till then I will be using Falken 452's in 275/35/18
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Well I got the new tires on today and this is what she looks like.



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That looks real nice. I would love to get some wheels and tires but with the cost of winter tires (and christmas) looming it wont be for a while.
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Originally Posted by mpboost
Good choice

The 255/35/18's you had looked small because they are small! Even a 265/35/18 is slightly smaller diameter than stock, so a 255/35/18 is even smaller diameter than that.

Here is my car with 265/35/18 Dunlops on 18x9.5" Enkei RPF1's with Swift springs.

Looks familiar!

You really should have gone to the MSCC Gainesville Mini Prix! It was awesome!

Do you have spacers on those Enkies?

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Old Oct 17, 2009, 09:47 AM
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Thumbs up

So After driving around some, with people in the back, and some spirited driving, let us know if you have some rubbing or interference issues and what you've done to correct them. This will be much appreciated!!

BTW, Looks really nice!!

Originally Posted by monkey_187
Well I got the new tires on today and this is what she looks like.

Old Oct 17, 2009, 01:16 PM
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So After driving around some, with people in the back, and some spirited driving, let us know if you have some rubbing or interference issues and what you've done to correct them. This will be much appreciated!!

BTW, Looks really nice!!
I will try and put some people in the back, most of the time its just me in the car. My girl comes with me sometimes but thats about it. I will be getting the fenders rolled soon, I hope it will be Monday. There is some rubbing at FULL wheel lock, fenders are still the same and I have no rubbing in the back. I will keep you all up to date on how she is doing.

Thanks on the compliment!
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clearance

Monkey,

Hey, I was keeping tabs when you posted months ago on your ROTAs with these 275 wide Falkens. So what have you done with the suspension and everything else you may have done because of rubbing/clearance issues (rolling rr fenders, etc.,.). Just wanted to go with the same wide look you have but did'nt want it to be a pain in the *** if I get these size tires also. If I stay with stock height/suspension will I have any rubbing/clearnace issues? How do you like the tires overall for Daily and occasional spirited driving?

I really appreciate your feedback and input!!




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I will try and put some people in the back, most of the time its just me in the car. My girl comes with me sometimes but thats about it. I will be getting the fenders rolled soon, I hope it will be Monday. There is some rubbing at FULL wheel lock, fenders are still the same and I have no rubbing in the back. I will keep you all up to date on how she is doing.

Thanks on the compliment!
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I just put CE28s 18x9.5 +22 with 265/35 AD08s and had to roll the rears. I would like a 275 but they don't make the AD08 in that size. The 265's look good but the car could use a little more meat.
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Did you have any clearance issues up front during aggressive driving or during FULL lock turning?


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I just put CE28s 18x9.5 +22 with 265/35 AD08s and had to roll the rears. I would like a 275 but they don't make the AD08 in that size. The 265's look good but the car could use a little more meat.
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It may rub very lightly when backing up with full lock. That would be easy to fix with a heat gun.
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looking good, monkey!

my RPF1 18x9.5 is on its way. I plan on putting 275/35 as well and I running on Eibach Prokit. Does it rub in full wheel lock on your setup like delkat? I'm rolling all four corners before I put on the new wheels/tires.

I plan having this camber settings:
Front: -2.0
Rear: -1.0

Originally Posted by delkat
It may rub very lightly when backing up with full lock. That would be easy to fix with a heat gun.
very slightly? which part of the fender liner did you modify with a heatgun?
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