17x9 + 275/40 V710s how to fit?
Oct 7, 2005, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Navid
I run 8" springs in front because I probably run stiffer springs than others. I even run 6" springs with the Motons since I run even stiffer springs with those shocks. Spring rates are another entirely different subject that I'm sure everybody would have an opinion on, but I thought you would want to know how I get away with runing short springs.--Navid
BTW, did I tell you I'm jealous of your weather? We're already seeing sub-50s, bench racing time.
John......
Oct 7, 2005, 04:11 PM
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i am interested in seeing pics and such....i currently have 17X9s with 255 40 17 rt-615s but want to go to 275 40 17s
Oct 7, 2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dr.mr
Hey morgan > you, What's up?
Any ideas on my above post?
Any ideas on my above post?
Don't make me come down to a Homestead event and roll them for you while you're chasing cones!
Oct 7, 2005, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TheGVR4kid
I think you need to stop holding back about rolling the rear fenders.
Don't make me come down to a Homestead event and roll them for you while you're chasing cones!
Don't make me come down to a Homestead event and roll them for you while you're chasing cones!
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I ran 275 40 17 HOOSIERS for events on my ce28's which were 17 x 9 x 35 offset. Rolled the fenders and they polished the lower control arms a tad in the rear but NO SPACERS. Lots of camber with a Muellerized JIC coilover setup.
You cannot run 275's with the stock suspension because the stock springs are giant compared to the coilovers and you cannot tuck the wheels in enough.
Please note that the Hoosier 275's are larger than a lot of 285's!
You cannot run 275's with the stock suspension because the stock springs are giant compared to the coilovers and you cannot tuck the wheels in enough.
Please note that the Hoosier 275's are larger than a lot of 285's!
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Oct 9, 2005, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mov_ovr
BTW, did I tell you I'm jealous of your weather? We're already seeing sub-50s, bench racing time.
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Oct 9, 2005, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gt40
I ran 275 40 17 HOOSIERS for events on my ce28's which were 17 x 9 x 35 offset. Rolled the fenders and they polished the lower control arms a tad in the rear but NO SPACERS. Lots of camber with a Muellerized JIC coilover setup.
You cannot run 275's with the stock suspension because the stock springs are giant compared to the coilovers and you cannot tuck the wheels in enough.
Please note that the Hoosier 275's are larger than a lot of 285's!
You cannot run 275's with the stock suspension because the stock springs are giant compared to the coilovers and you cannot tuck the wheels in enough.
Please note that the Hoosier 275's are larger than a lot of 285's!
OK, went yesterday to see how my new Kumho 275/40-17's and 17x9 5Zigens would fit, and low and behold everything fit without any rolling of fenders!!
However I will need spacers in the front to clear the Tein-Flex coilover and
longer studs.
The guy suggested I get these expensive custom (hub-centric fitting or some kind of term he used, I forgot) spacers for $75 each, they're supposed to eliminate
any vibration.
Now I can't wait for the next auto-x!
