Aftermarket wheel Thread.
#2601
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Just heard from the shop, the front K&W V3's and HRE's seem to be beyond rubbing. Need to take a trip over and see what's up. Was really hoping to not have to run spacers up there.
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The KW's do seem to allow less room to the inside than the stock struts especially the spring perches tend to interfere with the tire sidewall. You may have to raise it up some and if that doesn't work add spacers to clear the strut. If your offsets are OK and you clear the struts you may have to go down a tire size, raise the suspension or run spacers to avoid rubbing.
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#2603
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The folks from my (very, very awesome) shop dug out a brand new set of 5mm spacers and well, I got to drive off. But, we'll have to figure out something a bit more real to move forward as 5mm spacers are not hubcentric and definitely not appropriate for HPDE or other fun stuff that happens on the other side of 65mph. Will report back when we get to a good place (that hopefully isn't another set of HRE's with less offset as well, they're lovely, but they're not cheap).
-Tom
-Tom
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The folks from my (very, very awesome) shop dug out a brand new set of 5mm spacers and well, I got to drive off. But, we'll have to figure out something a bit more real to move forward as 5mm spacers are not hubcentric and definitely not appropriate for HPDE or other fun stuff that happens on the other side of 65mph. Will report back when we get to a good place (that hopefully isn't another set of HRE's with less offset as well, they're lovely, but they're not cheap).
-Tom
-Tom
Other than that, doesn't seem like you can do much. I had plenty of clearance with my AirRex Struts on the P40SCs, didn't know hte KW Coilovers were that much thicker!
#2605
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Going to try a 10mm Hubcentric tomorrow and just get the Camber to a good place. Will snap a pic or two under there if anyone's interested.
Going to raise the rear a bit as I had some rubbing this am. Also seems that the rear springs have definitely settled a lot in the first day or so.
Still getting used to the new coilovers, but initial impression is quite good.
-Tom
Going to raise the rear a bit as I had some rubbing this am. Also seems that the rear springs have definitely settled a lot in the first day or so.
Still getting used to the new coilovers, but initial impression is quite good.
-Tom
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Going to try a 10mm Hubcentric tomorrow and just get the Camber to a good place. Will snap a pic or two under there if anyone's interested.
Going to raise the rear a bit as I had some rubbing this am. Also seems that the rear springs have definitely settled a lot in the first day or so.
Still getting used to the new coilovers, but initial impression is quite good.
-Tom
Going to raise the rear a bit as I had some rubbing this am. Also seems that the rear springs have definitely settled a lot in the first day or so.
Still getting used to the new coilovers, but initial impression is quite good.
-Tom
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What is the world is the hideous thing the arrow is pointing to???!!!!
I don't think I have seen something similar in a loooooooong looong time...
I don't think I have seen something similar in a loooooooong looong time...
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I've heard this, but before I had ever that I took the ones off my PFL and put them on my FL and they fit and worked fine. I can find you a link if you want Alex, but it was just off EBay Im pretty sure.
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Ill give credit where credit is due, to my wheel guru
Specs are the same for both sizes though.
Specs are the same for both sizes though.
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The front will be tight but will depend a little on how low you go and if you can adjust your caster. I ran 245/35/19 on 19x8.5 ET+44 with a 13mm spacer and was OK on my 2012 but not my 2010.
On the front I am currently running 255/30/20 on 20x9 ET+33 and I am fine with no rubbing but I did raise the coilovers a little.
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#2622
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Wheel guys another fitment setup.
1st Set
E89 20"
9 Et40
10 ET53
That should mean a flush front fitment on a 245/35/20 but what about the rear on a 275/30, flush fitment is normally et50 so I am guessing 3mm further in isnt going to look any different? (My tyre sizes may be wrong as not used to 20")
2nd Set
E88 19"
9 offset38
10 offset51
Is 2mm further out on the front going to be ok for fender clearance and 245/35/19? That rear et is pretty much perfect at 1mm closer in.
1st Set
E89 20"
9 Et40
10 ET53
That should mean a flush front fitment on a 245/35/20 but what about the rear on a 275/30, flush fitment is normally et50 so I am guessing 3mm further in isnt going to look any different? (My tyre sizes may be wrong as not used to 20")
2nd Set
E88 19"
9 offset38
10 offset51
Is 2mm further out on the front going to be ok for fender clearance and 245/35/19? That rear et is pretty much perfect at 1mm closer in.
#2623
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Phil, I would take the 19s. The fitment works better for you, and I would really think twice before I would do a set of 20s. They look sharp as hell, but very guys have enjoyed the ride, and there just isnt a lot of rim protection there.
#2624
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The plan is to get the wheels for the car as it is now then when I do the metal fenders at a later date I can change the barrel and dish to suit. Plus the 20's makes the center look small on these but on the 19's they look ok because the center is the same size (20's below)
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