Will this be ok? Has anyone got the same setup?
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Will this be ok? Has anyone got the same setup?
Evening people,
Just a quick question about tyre sizes. I have just purchased some 18" wheels. Now then, I have priced up some tyres (Eagle F1's) and I'm thinking of getting 225/35/18. Now with the car lowered 35mm from standard, will these rub at all? Has anyone else got this setup and can tell me how they find them?
Thanks,
Chad.
Just a quick question about tyre sizes. I have just purchased some 18" wheels. Now then, I have priced up some tyres (Eagle F1's) and I'm thinking of getting 225/35/18. Now with the car lowered 35mm from standard, will these rub at all? Has anyone else got this setup and can tell me how they find them?
Thanks,
Chad.
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I ran 225/40/18 Eagle F1's on my MY99 RB5 for a short while without any rubbing. I have OE dampers with Eibach Pro-kit springs. Now running 215/35/18's after I trashed two of the Goodyears.
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Cool, thanks for that. What did the Eibach springs lower it by?
Originally Posted by ozzy
I ran 225/40/18 Eagle F1's on my MY99 RB5 for a short while without any rubbing. I have OE dampers with Eibach Pro-kit springs. Now running 215/35/18's after I trashed two of the Goodyears.
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They will definately rub in the rear arches if lowered so much
You might get away on an unlowered car - but its borderline with 225/35/18 - they also tramline a lot more, are more expensive also and thats why most people opt for 215/35/18
You might get away on an unlowered car - but its borderline with 225/35/18 - they also tramline a lot more, are more expensive also and thats why most people opt for 215/35/18
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Hmmm. The wheels are 18" x 7.5" I think. Would 215's be wide enough? I want to get it right cause the tryes are costing an arm and a leg. If I had 215/35/18 instead, would I be able to lower it by 35mm without any rubbing??
Thanks so far guys.
Chad.
Thanks so far guys.
Chad.
Originally Posted by Fangoria
They will definately rub in the rear arches if lowered so much
You might get away on an unlowered car - but its borderline with 225/35/18 - they also tramline a lot more, are more expensive also and thats why most people opt for 215/35/18
You might get away on an unlowered car - but its borderline with 225/35/18 - they also tramline a lot more, are more expensive also and thats why most people opt for 215/35/18
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Sorry, Eibachs lowered the car by 25mm.
I have 215/35/18's on my Prodrive/OZ's and they are a 18x7.5" wheel. The tyre fitter did say that the previous 225 tyre was a better fit and that the 215 Hankooks I have stretched a little. It hasn't caused me any problems though.
Stefan
I have 215/35/18's on my Prodrive/OZ's and they are a 18x7.5" wheel. The tyre fitter did say that the previous 225 tyre was a better fit and that the 215 Hankooks I have stretched a little. It hasn't caused me any problems though.
Stefan
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Same size as mine
215/35/18 is fine on this size
Strangely the 215/35/18 can be marginally better fit depending on tyre brand - yes I know its bizarre - Toyo's at 215 seemed to be slightly better fit than Falkan FK451..........................
215/35/18 is fine on this size
Strangely the 215/35/18 can be marginally better fit depending on tyre brand - yes I know its bizarre - Toyo's at 215 seemed to be slightly better fit than Falkan FK451..........................
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At -40mm 215`s rub on the rear mate, had to remove rubber arch trim and trim arch itself to be perfect-front doesnt rub at all though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...r/PICT0023.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...r/PICT0023.jpg
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Hi,
Lovin the car mate. Looks similiar colour to mine. I will probably be lowering mine by 30mm so would think it'll be ok. Should be getting my tyres in the next 3-4 weeks so running out of time to make a final decision. My biggest problem is, everyone has a different opinion on what SHOULD be ok and what WILL be ok. Overall diameter is only going to be around 0.6% different.
Lovin the car mate. Looks similiar colour to mine. I will probably be lowering mine by 30mm so would think it'll be ok. Should be getting my tyres in the next 3-4 weeks so running out of time to make a final decision. My biggest problem is, everyone has a different opinion on what SHOULD be ok and what WILL be ok. Overall diameter is only going to be around 0.6% different.
Originally Posted by ukdave
At -40mm 215`s rub on the rear mate, had to remove rubber arch trim and trim arch itself to be perfect-front doesnt rub at all though.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...r/PICT0023.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...r/PICT0023.jpg
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