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Old 06-09-2014, 04:26 AM
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Get it aligned, measure, then add spacers.
Old 06-09-2014, 03:19 PM
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Ok wondering if this will fit. I am ordering wheels this week. I do not want to roll my fenders and I will be lowering on Tein S Tech which is about a .6 inch drop.
Wheels
Front-
GramLights 57GETTER in 18x9.5 +22
Rear-
GramLights 57GETTER in 18x9.5 +12
Tires
Front- 245/40/18 Dunlop Direzza DZ101
Rear- 245/40/18 Dunlop Direzza DZ101

Thanks, Kaleb
Old 06-09-2014, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kakirk30
Ok so I'm not very confident in tire size selection. Also I need to know if the wheels I'm going to list will fit with no roll or pull and will not scrape. Also I do not want to stretch my tires-

Wheels:
Wedssport TC105N
18x9.5 +10 Front
18x10.5 +12 Back
Tires:
Front- 245/40/18 or 245/35/18
Back- 265/40/18 or 245/35/18
Drop:
.6 inch drop with Tein S.tech springs.
18x9.5 +10 Front
18x10.5 +12 Back

Front- 255/40/18
Back- 275/40/18

Lowered on GF210's 1.2" drop
Old 06-09-2014, 08:25 PM
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tbruner, post the picture(s) from the back, please.
Old 06-09-2014, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SerG35ei
tbruner, post the picture(s) from the back, please.
Old 06-13-2014, 02:06 AM
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^^ front looks spot on to me..... I have GF210s too and the rear just aint low enough! I did the spring mount mod Monday, but haven't taken it out of the garage to see if it did anything (kinda hard not to, but ya know).

I think all your car needs is 06+ tails.... I miss the stock lines from time to time....

I hope I can get it out after work today to run some errands and maybe even wash her. I'll post pictures if I can.
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I agree the rear is a little off and needs a spring mount mod. As for 06+ tails and anything else, I'm looking into moving on to a newer z.
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Originally Posted by tbruner
I agree the rear is a little off and needs a spring mount mod. As for 06+ tails and anything else, I'm looking into moving on to a newer z.
In for new pics

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Old 06-16-2014, 10:23 AM
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I'm considering a set of Enkei TSP6 wheels with the following specs-

Front - 18x8.5 +25mm offset
Rear - 18x9.5 +15mm offset

The car is an 08 and currently is at stock ride height with stock spec alignment. I may do a mild drop at some point 1" or less.

What size tires would you recommend that won't rub or require rolling?

Thanks
Old 06-16-2014, 10:27 AM
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245 up front. 275 in the back will probably work.
Old 06-16-2014, 10:38 AM
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search is your friend... this has been answered many of times

but i run 275/40 and 255/40
Old 06-16-2014, 11:39 AM
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^^ sorry, I have been searching but I wasn't sure on this exact wheel size, offset and suspension combo
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
search is your friend... this has been answered many of times

but i run 275/40 and 255/40
What wheel size and offset are you running with these tire sizes?
Old 06-16-2014, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by john blutarski
What wheel size and offset are you running with these tire sizes?
18x9.5 +23 front
18x9.5 +15 rear

5mm spacers front and rear... need to take them off the front, i rub on something when i hit a good bump
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Originally Posted by john blutarski
^^ sorry, I have been searching but I wasn't sure on this exact wheel size, offset and suspension combo
i am lowered one inch on eibach pro kits, with tokico d-spec shocks... rear fenders rolled
Old 06-16-2014, 11:49 AM
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^thanks
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Originally Posted by travlee9374
search is your friend... this has been answered many of times

but i run 275/40 and 255/40
Originally Posted by travlee9374
18x9.5 +23 front
18x9.5 +15 rear

5mm spacers front and rear... need to take them off the front, i rub on something when i hit a good bump
Originally Posted by travlee9374
i am lowered one inch on eibach pro kits, with tokico d-spec shocks... rear fenders rolled
Travlee: I am about to order springs and rear tires to finish my setup already. Would a 1.25" drop be too much here? Could I use 265/40/18 in the rear instead? I have 18 x 9.5 + 26 square, will roll rear fenders, and have a pair of 255/40/18.
Old 06-18-2014, 06:06 PM
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Go with 245/40-18" Front and 275/40-18" Rear.

Originally Posted by john blutarski
I'm considering a set of Enkei TSP6 wheels with the following specs-

Front - 18x8.5 +25mm offset
Rear - 18x9.5 +15mm offset

The car is an 08 and currently is at stock ride height with stock spec alignment. I may do a mild drop at some point 1" or less.

What size tires would you recommend that won't rub or require rolling?

Thanks
Old 06-18-2014, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by RedScytheZ
Travlee: I am about to order springs and rear tires to finish my setup already. Would a 1.25" drop be too much here? Could I use 265/40/18 in the rear instead? I have 18 x 9.5 + 26 square, will roll rear fenders, and have a pair of 255/40/18.
you should be good, and with that setup you shouldn't need to roll the fenders. when i was 9.5 +23 in rear i didn't rub with a 275/40, only when i went to a +15 did i rub
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Thanks spike and travlee.
275 40s for the rear it is.
I know someone that can install the springs and do the fenders for a reasonable deal. I'll roll them anyway just in case I want to play with spacers.


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