Ok guys/gals I have done my research and after reading conflicting posts on the subject I need a clearer answer regarding tire width, camber, etc..

So I've decided on the 19" Volk TE37 9.5 F and 19" 10.5 R. Im going to be installing the Hotchkis springs. Is +22 offset(all 4) the max I should go before having to roll/cut fenders? Is my camber going to be off too much to be albe to put back into spec with just an alignment? What tire size am I going to be safe with in front and back? Everytime I read one tire size fits the next post will say it rubs...

I do not want to roll/cut and I don't want to have to add camber arms. I just want to drop using the Hotchkis, get the wheels, add the correct tire size, and not have to worry about rubbing after an alignment.

Wow, I'm such a freaking noob! Sorry if some of my terminology isn't correct. I'm working on it believe me! Lots to read here.... Thanks in advance for all the help....Seel

 

anyone?

 

i had TE's (19x9.5 / 10.5) in a +22 and lowered on coilovers. u wont have any problems. i have no finger gap up front and 1 finger gap in the rear. no rubbing

edit: forgot to mention tire size. 245/35 fronts
275/35 rear

 

I'm not sure how low the springs go, but with +22 you should be fine. You can go 275 or even 285 in the rear. 245 or 255 in the front. If you're really worried stick to the standard 245/275.

You should be fine, go ahead and pull the trigger. Honestly I would pay just a little more for basic coilovers($700+) but everyone has their budget.
no problem

 

The set I'm selling is +22 all the way around. Never had any issues.

 

Thanks for all of the replies.

05-Z I understand what you mean about the coilovers but what I'm really worried about is the wheel alignment afterwards and how much I'll be out of spec even after a professional alignment. I have read that it's only correctable with camber arms and then we are getting into territory I do not want to venture in. The hotchkis seems to be a subtle drop that I can get back into spec afterwards with no problems. Correct me if I'm wrong please. Thanks again guys..

 

I think youre still going to have some camber issues w/ the hotchkis. Maybe it was just the place where I had my alignment done but I still am getting a bit more wear on the inside of the tire. I've been lowered for probobly around 2000 miles now and I can tell the difference when I take my wheels off (stock 17's). I think after I get my new wheels Ill go ahead and invest in some camber arms for the added security.

Just letting you know my experiece w/ the hotchkis drop, and maybe Im the only one, but you may still get some camber wear.

 

I think you might be the first person I've heard of having camber issues with the hotchkis. Did you take factory alignment specs in with you when you were having the alignment done?

I have a couple problems regarding the camber arms: 1. i've never installed them before so I wouldn't know what I was doing. 2. I dont know anyone that installs them.

Now the springs I've done before. Just raising not lowering though. Same principal.

Maybe the wheels you are running have something to do with your camber? I'm a complete noob to wheels so that might be a dumb question....

 

from what i understand with that setup 285 you might rub on dips and over speed bumps or hard turns.

 

Nexx you have any camber issues?

 

very little. i have yet to get my alignment. very little if any inner wear.

 

What size tires are you running? Obviously not 285 in the rear

 

kdw-2 245/35/19 fronts, 275/35/19 rear.

 

With those widths, that offset, and a reasonable drop, you will rub 255/285.

 

With the given information so far am I safe to say that with 245/35 up front and 275/35 in the rear +22 offset all the way around and the Hotchkis drop installed I will not rub at all under normal drivng conditions?

Sounds like I may have a camber problem but I might just have to wait and see.

Please add any info you have. Thanks to all...

 

I run those same exact wheels and exact springs. As far as tire sizes, I run 255/35 and 285/35 BFG KDW. I did rub in rear w/ these tires until I cut fenders. When I was running continental conti sport in those same sizes, I had no issues. It all depends on the tire you are planning on using. Some run "wider" than others. As for camber, I don't remember the exact settings, but mine were close enough to spec with the limited adjustments that could be made w/ stock stuff.

 

Really appreciate the post. I dont think I'm going to chance the 285's. I'd rather play it safe.

You wouldn't happen to have a few pics of your ride would you? Thanks again...

 

Here you go man,



These are w/ my Conti wheels. No updated pics w/ BFG wheels

 

beautiful.....

great job on the car. very classy

 

Thanks man. That's an old pic too, some new things coming in that still need to be installed.