Metal Rear Fenders
05-12-2017, 04:53 PM
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That looks great man. I think you probably got 1/4" more out of them than I did. Same subtle look, wait until it's painted you'll love it. What tire back there, 305?
Nevermind, I see 295. I bet you could get a 305 back there.
On the front, left/right tire looks different. Have you considered a 255 there? Then you wouldn't have to mess with the front fenders, which are perfectly matched to the rears right now IMO. Any bigger might look lopsided or disproportionate again. The 265 seems to be bulging quite a bit anyway. Just a thought.
Your front offset might be the main issue actually because I know I can get a 255 under mine easy, and maybe 265.
Nevermind, I see 295. I bet you could get a 305 back there.
On the front, left/right tire looks different. Have you considered a 255 there? Then you wouldn't have to mess with the front fenders, which are perfectly matched to the rears right now IMO. Any bigger might look lopsided or disproportionate again. The 265 seems to be bulging quite a bit anyway. Just a thought.
Your front offset might be the main issue actually because I know I can get a 255 under mine easy, and maybe 265.
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05-12-2017, 05:13 PM
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Yeah the offset is aggressive. I'm currently running toyos r888 so my option is either 245/35 or 265/30. I don't like the bulge either but I really don't have a choice. The tires are the same both sides. The driver side fender was rolled and pulled which is why it might seem different.
Even when I had 235/35 it would rub a little. So anything bigger fender work is required.
Even when I had 235/35 it would rub a little. So anything bigger fender work is required.
05-12-2017, 05:16 PM
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Yeah the offset is aggressive. I'm currently running toyos r888 so my option is either 245/35 or 265/30. I don't like the bulge either but I really don't have a choice. The tires are the same both sides. The driver side fender was rolled and pulled which is why it might seem different.
Even when I had 235/35 it would rub a little. So anything bigger fender work is required.
Even when I had 235/35 it would rub a little. So anything bigger fender work is required.
05-12-2017, 06:46 PM
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Ugh sorry to hear. Well it'll look dope when done, can't wait to see the finished product.
05-12-2017, 10:31 PM
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That's gonna look BANANAS 
05-16-2017, 04:17 PM
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Damn the setup looks meaty!
05-16-2017, 05:46 PM
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05-17-2017, 07:11 PM
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You're going the wrong direction with your tire man! What about a 5mm spacer and some more neg camber?
05-17-2017, 07:34 PM
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Camber works a little differently on this car. More negative camber pushes the whole wheel out from the bottom. I had camber bolts installed and had them make it positive as possible and it pushed the wheel in quite a bit but it's at the max. I can try maybe a 3mm for now. Or I can look into upgrading my top hats to KWs camber plates if that's possible.
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05-17-2017, 07:43 PM
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Camber works a little differently on this car. More negative camber pushes the whole wheel out from the bottom. I had camber bolts installed and had them make it positive as possible and it pushed the wheel in quite a bit but it's at the max. I can try maybe a 3mm for now. Or I can look into upgrading my top hats to KWs camber plates if that's possible.
05-17-2017, 07:45 PM
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05-17-2017, 07:56 PM
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This is actually a brilliant idea. Once these tires have worn out I'll go down to a 245/35 remove the spacer and adjust both the lower control arm and the top hat to push the whole wheel back out.
05-17-2017, 09:29 PM
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This looks really great with wide fenders like that, I like it.
What will be your solution for the front bumper to adjust to wider fender?
And I'm surprised about your decision to go back to 245 tire, as this is the front tire size I have with original fender size and there is no rubbing.
What will be your solution for the front bumper to adjust to wider fender?
And I'm surprised about your decision to go back to 245 tire, as this is the front tire size I have with original fender size and there is no rubbing.
05-17-2017, 09:33 PM
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This looks really great with wide fenders like that, I like it.
What will be your solution for the front bumper to adjust to wider fender?
And I'm surprised about your decision to go back to 245 tire, as this is the front tire size I have with original fender size and there is no rubbing.
What will be your solution for the front bumper to adjust to wider fender?
And I'm surprised about your decision to go back to 245 tire, as this is the front tire size I have with original fender size and there is no rubbing.
05-17-2017, 10:05 PM
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You'll need about 7mm extra clearance going to the Clubsports. My 255's fit fine on OE suspension, and now I'm on 10mm spacers in front. OP is having the same issue on top of his aggressive offset.
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05-18-2017, 11:13 PM
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Just placed an order with Kevin@K-Mac.
Top camber plate
Front camber bushing
Rear toe and camber bushings.
4pc solid bushings for the thrust arm
Combined with my rear upper camber arm I should now be able to move both the front and rear wheel in and out as I see needed. In short I can customize my own wheels offsets now.
Top camber plate
Front camber bushing
Rear toe and camber bushings.
4pc solid bushings for the thrust arm
Combined with my rear upper camber arm I should now be able to move both the front and rear wheel in and out as I see needed. In short I can customize my own wheels offsets now.
05-19-2017, 08:41 AM
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Very nice to have that adjustability in your suspension. I have K-Mac rear camber and toe bushings as well as front top plates and camber and caster bushings (not installed yet) for the front. Kevin is a great guy to deal with as well. Let us know how the rear thrust arm bushings go. I might do those next winter.
