Hypothetically, how much more rear fender space...
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Hypothetically, how much more rear fender space...
would our E55's need to fit 345/18's tire tread? What wheel width on the 18" rim would you need? If 345 would be to extreme, what about 305/18 scenario?
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Thanks for the input ahead of time.
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Anyway...I have more experience with the BFGoodrich drag radials.
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305s can be done, but you will likely need to roll the fenders some. Also, I would stiffen the suspension if you are planning to increase traction. You do not want to have a snug fit that ends up rubbing onto the subframe.
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Jangy...I'm talking of actually modifying the fenders out...not so much that they look ridiculous, but enough to fit a 345/18 or 315/18. Are we looking at another 2.5 to 3 inches a fender (345-285 = 60mm= 2.36 inches) to fit comfortably?
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Sounds about right - my 285/30/19 on 31 offset rub on max compression ... so work off that as the touch point ... 275 will clear. Also the camber will tuck the wider wheel in more on compression so keep that in mind ...
I would try and find as much space on the inside before I butcher the outside.
I would try and find as much space on the inside before I butcher the outside.
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I would try and find as much space on the inside before I butcher the outside.
I might just buy a pair of rear fenders and let him go at it and see what happens...
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In that case, it can be done. I didn't know you were willing to make a widebody. NICE!!
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You may want to ask others such as Vadim, VRUS, etc, as I truly have no idea, but in going to a 345, you may be placing undue strain on other driveline components that would need to be strengthened/reinforced to handle the additional stress from getting the car to hook so much better.
I thought that I read somewhere on here about guys occasionally breaking driveshafts, etc. when running drag radials, but I'm not certain about that.
Keep us posted on the progress. If done PROPERLY, the car could look much better in addition to giving the extra traction. Will you be playing with the fronts as well to keep everything visually in proportion, or are you going for the P-car turbo look?
I thought that I read somewhere on here about guys occasionally breaking driveshafts, etc. when running drag radials, but I'm not certain about that.
Keep us posted on the progress. If done PROPERLY, the car could look much better in addition to giving the extra traction. Will you be playing with the fronts as well to keep everything visually in proportion, or are you going for the P-car turbo look?
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You may want to ask others such as Vadim, VRUS, etc, as I truly have no idea, but in going to a 345, you may be placing undue strain on other driveline components that would need to be strengthened/reinforced to handle the additional stress from getting the car to hook so much better.
I thought that I read somewhere on here about guys occasionally breaking driveshafts, etc. when running drag radials, but I'm not certain about that.
Keep us posted on the progress. If done PROPERLY, the car could look much better in addition to giving the extra traction. Will you be playing with the fronts as well to keep everything visually in proportion, or are you going for the P-car turbo look?
I thought that I read somewhere on here about guys occasionally breaking driveshafts, etc. when running drag radials, but I'm not certain about that.
Keep us posted on the progress. If done PROPERLY, the car could look much better in addition to giving the extra traction. Will you be playing with the fronts as well to keep everything visually in proportion, or are you going for the P-car turbo look?
) as possible. So the P-car turbo look might be too much for me. With that said...having a black car with "slightly" flared fenders might work...or not. I'll just have to see what my fabricator comes up with...Right now I'm still looking for some salvage rear quarter panels...I did find some new replacement panels (R and L) for about $1300. I'll keep on looking...
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You may want to ask others such as Vadim, VRUS, etc, as I truly have no idea, but in going to a 345, you may be placing undue strain on other driveline components that would need to be strengthened/reinforced to handle the additional stress from getting the car to hook so much better.
I thought that I read somewhere on here about guys occasionally breaking driveshafts, etc. when running drag radials, but I'm not certain about that.
Keep us posted on the progress. If done PROPERLY, the car could look much better in addition to giving the extra traction. Will you be playing with the fronts as well to keep everything visually in proportion, or are you going for the P-car turbo look?
I thought that I read somewhere on here about guys occasionally breaking driveshafts, etc. when running drag radials, but I'm not certain about that.
Keep us posted on the progress. If done PROPERLY, the car could look much better in addition to giving the extra traction. Will you be playing with the fronts as well to keep everything visually in proportion, or are you going for the P-car turbo look?
+1 on the reinforcements, but that just means you are putting more power down. That is the same route I went getting R rated 295s. That made the car feel faster, just because I hook so well. Also, I get less ESP intervention. Where is Len with my under body parts?
By the way, a CLS has more room under there, but 345s are still a stretch.
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+1 on the reinforcements, but that just means you are putting more power down. That is the same route I went getting R rated 295s. That made the car feel faster, just because I hook so well. Also, I get less ESP intervention. Where is Len with my under body parts?
By the way, a CLS has more room under there, but 345s are still a stretch.
By the way, a CLS has more room under there, but 345s are still a stretch.
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The toe link is only one of a zillion "weak" spots on that car. Also, as you go to extremem tire sizes, you will need to be able to manipulate the geometry of the suspension (camber, etc.).
Here is where I worry with adding traction (which I do think is the underrated way to get consistently faster times):
Rear Diff and TQ converter. Both of those can be upgraded, and I would take the 4X4 world's approach of break them before you change them. It adds no performance to swap it out now, but I fear it will happen.
Last thing will be to replace the bushings in a timely manner, since you are actually hoping that they take the brunt of the power dissipation.
Hope that makes sense, especially the first sentence
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Do you need to roll fenders because your car is lowered?
I can fit a 305/30/19 on my CLS same chasis as the E, gives a 12.3 inch footprint.
My car is not lowered and the wheel has a bit more room.
You running CCw 19" does it get any better than that?
im going to do 305 rear and 265 fronts.
Maybe I can fit the tires cause my rear is wider? weird...
I can fit a 305/30/19 on my CLS same chasis as the E, gives a 12.3 inch footprint.
My car is not lowered and the wheel has a bit more room.
You running CCw 19" does it get any better than that?
im going to do 305 rear and 265 fronts.
Maybe I can fit the tires cause my rear is wider? weird...
