a3i

These are 19x8.5 and 19x9.5 BBS replicas. Well, I had to use 15mm spacers up front to clear the big brake calipers and decided to put 15mm in rear to match the front. Not too happy with the fact that they're sticking out so much, any idea if theres anything that can be done with the calipers? Im also worried Im going to have trouble with rubbing once I lower it since the wheels stick out so much. Yeah and I also need to get a new camera

hcoronado

did you try the 10 mm spacer up front before the 15mm.

it looks pretty aggressive.

a3i

Yeah I tried 10, didnt work

WaveyKat

who makes those wheels? i had a set when didnt Clear the brakes so i sent them back and when i use spacers they stick out alot. mines was 18" tho.

a3i

They are ESM 004, I guess I'm going to keep them, dont feel like going through the trouble of sending them back. I was just wondering if theres a different brake caliper or something I could switch to

hanknum

Doesn't look too bad.

Are the tires directional? Looks like the front left is on backwards.

Also, what size tires are you using? Looks like they are a little undersized. The rims on the front definitely stick out beyond the tire (not sure if you were going for that).

a3i

I have 225 front and 265 rear, the front tire is streched a little but im planning on lowering and tried to make sure the tire stays underneath the fender. Lol just noticed the fact that the tires are on opposite way

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What are the offsets if you dont mind me asking?

a3i

32 front and 35 rear with 2 inch lip front and 3 inch rear. I think the deep lip up front is the reason for it not clearing the brakes with a 32 offset

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have you tired a 12mm spacer? My wheel is 32 up front to and I needed a 5mm to clear. Im looking to be more flush and use a 12mm though and a 15mm rear.

FrankW

if you lower it it will rub. you can run 255 in the back

a3i

Im thinking about switching to 12mm spacers and I already have a set of h&r springs which I plan to do with #4 pad in the rear, you think that will avoid major rubbing?

Hogger

Wheels look good, but probably put the 19x8.5's in the rear and trade the 9.5's for 7.5's in the front.

Curious what you did to get rid of your side chrome trim?

a3i

I like the deep lip though, ill figure something out. I used black vinyl wrap to cover up the trim, dont know ifi like it though, ill probably take it off

phister

Even with #4 pads your tires are going to rub. You can always roll and pull the fenders

FrankW

nope, it will still rub on 265.

my 19" bbs LM was 9.5 et32 in the rear and i had the bbs 5mm spacer on it to clear my rear bbk which makes the offset et27. it rubbed on 265. I had to switch to 255/30/19 to avoid rubbing.

with a 12mm on your lm rep with that big lip and et35 offset you are running et23 with 265. there is simply no way it won't rub when you lower it.

I had 5mm spacers from bbs on both front and rear when i had 19" LMs. the offset were the same et32 plus spacers makes it et27.

a3i

You know what guys, I appologize I lied. Just double checked and the offset on the rear wheels is actually 40, doubt it will help me much though

CoupeCrazy03

Could also try to dial in some negative camber.