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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 05:59 AM
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I have 18inch version 1 Rays track wheels. I am lowered on Hotchkis sportline springs. I just went from 40 series sidewalls to 35's. I now have created more wheel gap (which I hate) What do you guys running 18inch wheels recommend to take up the gap? The gap now in the rear is about 2inches.

1. Diff springs?
2. Tein Basics? Will they drop it more than Hotchkis Sportlines?

Pics of setups with 18's would be great.

I already know I need some new wheels, so please don't tell me to get wheels that fit. I have spent a ton of money on my engine and need to wait a while before dropping even more on wheels at the moment. I'm just trying to make the best of what I have for now. I will post pics soon. I just had the tires put on yesterday and haven't had a chance to take pics. Thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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I like your wheels and your setup....what's your offset if you dont' mind me asking...looks good!
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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^lmao
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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I like your wheels and your setup....what's your offset if you dont' mind me asking...looks good!
HUH?
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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HUH?
you posted a pic thread without posting pics. Pretty lame.
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by GT-Z
^lmao
you seen the guys album????
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Anyway...I'll give you some insight. (I still need to add pics of the car myself, now that it's lowered)

I have the Eibach Sportline springs on stock wheels (18") with 40 sidewall. With the springs completely settled now, I have NO fender gap, and it actually eats up a bit of the tire. I plan on either getting wheel spacers or new wheels so I can get the flush look. In order for me to do that, I will have to downsize my tire sidewall to at least 35. I'll try and get pics up tonight since I am at work.

They will give you a good idea on what it looks like. Overall the Sportlines dropped me about 2".
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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...tein S, 15mm front spacers 20mm rear spacers, Hotchkis sways and rpf1s.

Driver is a 67 year old geezer.
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Boostedtrack350
I have 18inch version 1 Rays track wheels. I am lowered on Hotchkis sportline springs. I just went from 40 series sidewalls to 35's.
I think i would just go with the proper sized tire to get rid of the gap, you went from a what ? Should be 45, to a 35 series tire.

Just buy the proper height tire, that will lessen the gap , then lower it and get spacers as you feel fit.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. I went from 40 sidewall to 35. Already lowered on Hotchkis Sportlines and really dont want to go any lower I guess I need to just go back to the 40's. I'll be posting in the Marketplace to sell these rear tires.

2 Toyo 265/35/18-Brand new (less than 100 miles)
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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wtf is hotchkis sportlines??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

isnt it either hotchkis springs or eibach sportlines? cuz i have sportlines and i call
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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Boostedtrack350
I'll be posting in the Marketplace to sell these rear tires.

2 Toyo 265/35/18-Brand new (less than 100 miles)
Those will actually make a great set of front tires for someone.
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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Boostedtrack350
Thanks for the help guys. I went from 40 sidewall to 35. Already lowered on Hotchkis Sportlines and really dont want to go any lower I guess I need to just go back to the 40's. I'll be posting in the Marketplace to sell these rear tires.

2 Toyo 265/35/18-Brand new (less than 100 miles)
What terrasmak means is the ORIGINAL tire is suppose to be a 45 profile.
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