235/40/18 on 18X8 front. 295/35/18 on 18X10 rear..Will it fit w/o rolling fenders?
11-29-04 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
rynberg would you say that this is the correct offset for the FD?.....
Or What offset would have been better for wider tires, using the 18X8 and the 18X10 widths?
Or What offset would have been better for wider tires, using the 18X8 and the 18X10 widths?
235/35 Front &
295/30 Rear
Even if you lower it a bit it will be OK, unless you thinking of dropping it alot than you might rubb in fron a little and will require fender rolling...
I'm running +40 offset 18X8's with 235/40's in front, lowered over and inch &
+45 offset with 265/35's in rear.
I was rubbing a bit in front after I lowered it so I had to roll the front fender lip.
In the rear I could be running 295/35's easely, which is going to be my next rear tire set.
BTW I can't wait to see them on the car....
11-29-04 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo93
You'll be more than fine if you run
235/35 Front &
295/30 Rear
In the rear I could be running 295/35's easely, which is going to be my next rear tire set.
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235/35 Front &
295/30 Rear
In the rear I could be running 295/35's easely, which is going to be my next rear tire set.
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11-29-04 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo93
On behalf of RX7UP,
Don't mind the pics they are not top quality as they were taken with my i 860 nextel cam. phone...Enjoy.
Don't mind the pics they are not top quality as they were taken with my i 860 nextel cam. phone...Enjoy.
11-29-04 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
They look good enough to me...... Thanks buddy!
When we throw those baby's on the rex I'll make sure to bring my 6 MP Canon power shot to take some real deal pix...
11-29-04 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo93
What makes you say that?
11-29-04 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
Because the tire profile ratios you listed are completely and utterly wrong. It's apparent you don't understand how the profile system works and you shouldn't be giving out (bad) advice to other members on what will work.
I understand wery well how the profile system works, but what I don't understand is what makes you think that no one else understands it, why to your opinion everyone is wrong.
BTW I haven't seen any positive reply from you, what's up with that?
11-29-04 | 06:41 PM
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The correct sizes are 235/40, not 235/35; and 295/30, not 295/35.
In any case, I wouldn't run wider than a 265, 275 at most tire with 235 up front. It will REALLY push like a pig with 235/295. I also doubt you could fit a 295 width +45 offset wheels without rolling the fenders, it would be really close.
And, yes, my initial reply to you was on the harsh side, sorry about that.
In any case, I wouldn't run wider than a 265, 275 at most tire with 235 up front. It will REALLY push like a pig with 235/295. I also doubt you could fit a 295 width +45 offset wheels without rolling the fenders, it would be really close.
And, yes, my initial reply to you was on the harsh side, sorry about that.
11-29-04 | 10:19 PM
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I'm aiming at running a 275/35R18 and 295/30R18 setup. Fender rolling WILL be my friend. The other part is how far you will lower it. I'm not going to lower it any more than nessassy to corner balance the car.
Whats wrong with a 295/30R18 on a 18x10" rim? I know it would fit more square on a 18x10.5", but then I'll be temped to go larger. 315's sound good then...
Whats wrong with a 295/30R18 on a 18x10" rim? I know it would fit more square on a 18x10.5", but then I'll be temped to go larger. 315's sound good then...
11-29-04 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by rynberg
And, yes, my initial reply to you was on the harsh side, sorry about that.
Originally Posted by ulost2my7
less fighting and more lovin
o and i cant wait to see the rims on the car!!
keep us updated..
o and i cant wait to see the rims on the car!!
keep us updated..
11-30-04 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo93
The tire size I suggested is completely right and the closest to the stock outer diameter overall size for his setup.
I understand wery well how the profile system works, but what I don't understand is what makes you think that no one else understands it, why to your opinion everyone is wrong.
11-30-04 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedKing
Actually it's not. The fronts are smaller than stock, and the rears are bigger!
Nothing personal, but there's quite a bit of erroneous information that's irresponsibly posted on this forum, and "rynberg" more often than not, sets people straight.
There is some of us who actualy have hands on experience on these things and know what we're talking about.
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This is why I barely even post on this forum because threads like this turn into flame wars, and honestly I have better things to do than trying to prove myself right, it's endless...
I give up, you'are right, I'm wrong, end of story...
12-01-04 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ulost2my7
let me know if you have rubbing issues with those specs..
I just got back from trying on the rims..........
(+45 offset) The Rear is soooo perfect... 3/4 of an inch from the inner out rear fender and 3/4 of an inch from the rear suspension bolt thingy......
(+38 offset) The front is also pretty good.... 3/4 of an inch from the inner out front fender with plenty of room inside near the struts for after market lowering coil overs in the future and for turning tight U turns with out rubbing.
Now lets see how the tires I select fit...
Check back later for more info and pics....... I'm off to get my friendly American Express Card, and HELLO TIRE RACK!
RX7UP
Last edited by RX7UP; 12-01-04 at 11:58 PM.
12-02-04 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurbo93
Well, you wrong there buddy, grab a mesuring tape and see it for yourself, mesure the outer diameter of the tire and you'll see for yourself.
Originally Posted by SpeedKing
Actually it's not. The fronts are smaller than stock, and the rears are bigger!
Diameter: 24.9"
Circumference: 78.1"
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235/35-18
Diameter: 24.5"
Circumference: 76.9"
295/30-18
Diameter: 25"
Circumference: 78.4"
12-02-04 | 10:20 AM
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Indeed... 295/35 is too tall a tire, period. 235/35 is too short, period.
p.s. the OE tires were listed by the manufacturer at 25" diameter even. Slightly taller than the "calculated" diameter.
p.s. the OE tires were listed by the manufacturer at 25" diameter even. Slightly taller than the "calculated" diameter.
12-02-04 | 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ptrhahn
Indeed... 295/35 is too tall a tire, period. 235/35 is too short, period.
p.s. the OE tires were listed by the manufacturer at 25" diameter even. Slightly taller than the "calculated" diameter.
p.s. the OE tires were listed by the manufacturer at 25" diameter even. Slightly taller than the "calculated" diameter.
Good point and one that's VERY often overlooked (a lot like the wheel rotational mass discussions that ignore tire weights). This is why manufactures may choose specific tires for OEM. The variation from mfrs. production specs to calculated specs can be quite high. I've observed 1" differences in tread and tire width for same sized tires as well as 1/2" differences in diameter!
Gene
12-04-04 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
Dude:
I just got back from trying on the rims..........
(+45 offset) The Rear is soooo perfect... 3/4 of an inch from the inner out rear fender and 3/4 of an inch from the rear suspension bolt thingy......
(+38 offset) The front is also pretty good.... 3/4 of an inch from the inner out front fender with plenty of room inside near the struts for after market lowering coil overs in the future and for turning tight U turns with out rubbing.
Now lets see how the tires I select fit...
Check back later for more info and pics....... I'm off to get my friendly American Express Card, and HELLO TIRE RACK!
RX7UP
I just got back from trying on the rims..........
(+45 offset) The Rear is soooo perfect... 3/4 of an inch from the inner out rear fender and 3/4 of an inch from the rear suspension bolt thingy......
(+38 offset) The front is also pretty good.... 3/4 of an inch from the inner out front fender with plenty of room inside near the struts for after market lowering coil overs in the future and for turning tight U turns with out rubbing.
Now lets see how the tires I select fit...
Check back later for more info and pics....... I'm off to get my friendly American Express Card, and HELLO TIRE RACK!
RX7UP
im going with the same setup by spring, only that im going 8.5 in the front, hope that doesnt make that much of a difference..