Notices
Wheels & Tires 350Z Rollers and Rubbers

285 not fit w/ gts (+17-18) and gf210 dropp

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-19-2007, 05:04 PM
  #1  
emulzhn
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
emulzhn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: south jersey
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 285 not fit w/ gts (+17-18) and gf210 dropp

all you guys with an 06 with volk gts +18 offsets (rear) using toyo proxies with 285/35/19 with a 1.2 drop using gf210....any problems.

just bought this great set up and used this site to get my sources...but now my installer says its going to need more than a shave or a roll of the fenders to make it work. He claims that it sticks out more than an inch that I will need fender mods for this to work. Now I know I've seen this set up numerous times here on the board and with no problems. What do you guys think is going on.
A culprit might be my tanabe gf210, lowering the car bout 1 to 1.5 inches.
Also, my z is an 06....

does anyone have input.
Old 11-19-2007, 05:09 PM
  #2  
davidv
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
davidv's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 42,754
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

You never mentioned how wide are the wheels?
Old 11-19-2007, 05:17 PM
  #3  
VIZAGE
Registered User
iTrader: (20)
 
VIZAGE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: South Atlanta
Posts: 1,832
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

^Yea, makes a big difference. I have 285/35 on a 10" wide wheel and +18. 1" drop, rolled finders. Great clearance there.
Old 11-19-2007, 05:19 PM
  #4  
redlude97
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
redlude97's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Seattle/Portland
Posts: 2,754
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A fender roll will do the trick easily, no need to pull the fenders
Old 11-19-2007, 05:23 PM
  #5  
CEO350Z
That's bad juju
iTrader: (21)
 
CEO350Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Project Hollywood...PUAs UNITE
Posts: 3,329
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

just get 275 if you dont want any headaches...

i used to run 285s in the rear with a 1.5 drop and it was hell every time i went over a bump.....i even cut my fenders too.....
Old 11-19-2007, 05:34 PM
  #6  
emulzhn
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
emulzhn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: south jersey
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

rim width on gts in 10.5

installer claims that its so wide that its beyond the usual fix of a fender roll or shave..

will a simple 275 decrease remedy the problems...???

help...pls...
Old 11-19-2007, 05:36 PM
  #7  
Sick Z
New Member
iTrader: (43)
 
Sick Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 539
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had Volk GTS wheels with 285s in the back on BFG KDWII (alot more aggressive then Toyo) and I'm lowered on GF210. I just did a little bit of rolling and I had NO rubbing issues on my 07.
Old 11-19-2007, 06:05 PM
  #8  
Zivman
Registered User
iTrader: (19)
 
Zivman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: MPLS/ST.Paul MN
Posts: 7,179
Received 27 Likes on 23 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by emulzhn
rim width on gts in 10.5

installer claims that its so wide that its beyond the usual fix of a fender roll or shave..

will a simple 275 decrease remedy the problems...???

help...pls...
You will have to play it by ear. I doubt moving to a 275 will remedy the situation. Venders are offering, and sometimes pushing, these overly aggressive offsets and tell people they will work. Then the buyer searches it out and everyone confirms everything by saying you need to run these aggresive offsets.... you don't want them to look tucked Then to find out the damn things won't fit without rubbing. from my experience, if you don't want to mess with fender rolling, running excessive camber, or running a tire size you may not want to, stick to a +28 or higher offset on a 10.5" wheel. Despite what others will tell you, it will look aggressive and still allow you to choose the tire you want without the fuss.
Old 11-19-2007, 06:28 PM
  #9  
synth19
Registered User
iTrader: (11)
 
synth19's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Chicago
Posts: 4,069
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Don't mean to flame, but I don't understand why you didn't do the proper research when going with these aggressive offsets. You have to keep in mind when all these ppl post pics of cars with the aggressive offsets, the cars are slammed, running -2 degrees PLUS of neg camber, cut fenders, and stretching their tires on 275's. Thats what you need to do to make this work. Your installer probably had the car up on the lift and gauged it by eye. Perhaps 285's will work, but I wouldn't risk it, either return the wheels, or trade out the tires and do what I said above.

You shouldnt have to make your car fit wheels, wheels should fit the car.
Old 11-19-2007, 06:50 PM
  #10  
emulzhn
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
emulzhn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: south jersey
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by synth19
Don't mean to flame, but I don't understand why you didn't do the proper research when going with these aggressive offsets. You have to keep in mind when all these ppl post pics of cars with the aggressive offsets, the cars are slammed, running -2 degrees PLUS of neg camber, cut fenders, and stretching their tires on 275's. Thats what you need to do to make this work. Your installer probably had the car up on the lift and gauged it by eye. Perhaps 285's will work, but I wouldn't risk it, either return the wheels, or trade out the tires and do what I said above.

You shouldnt have to make your car fit wheels, wheels should fit the car.
there are numerous members here who run these combos like I've mentioned. and yes I am prepared to have my fenders shaved as I believe that this is a given. Negative camber yes..I did anticipate that as well as numerous members did mentioned that this was needed. I'm just merely mimicking what so many have done. I just don't understand why mine won't fit. I guess, I'm just verifying this attempt against the ones that were already done.
Old 11-19-2007, 06:52 PM
  #11  
DJ SMITTY
Sponsor
CIN Motorsports
iTrader: (22)
 
DJ SMITTY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 2,180
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

They should fit with the fenders rolled. My roomate has the same wheels with a 275 bfg kdw and there is more than enough room for a 285.
Old 11-19-2007, 06:59 PM
  #12  
Zexy
Registered User
iTrader: (55)
 
Zexy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ORLANDO, FL
Posts: 5,276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A fender roll will do just fine. we know more than your installer does.
Old 11-19-2007, 07:18 PM
  #13  
emulzhn
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (7)
 
emulzhn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: south jersey
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

one quest though...

06 are no different than 04,05,and 07 as far as fender clearance, wheel well and so forth ....right????

will take a picture tomorrow and illustrate....
Old 11-20-2007, 12:36 AM
  #14  
InZomniac
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
InZomniac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Work
Posts: 1,494
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

A good fender roll and a bit of camber and you would be shocked to see what you can fit.
Old 11-20-2007, 03:47 AM
  #15  
sumfknguy
Registered User
iTrader: (16)
 
sumfknguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: *New Orleans*
Posts: 4,744
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default



my old wheels...

sitting on a 06, with GF210's, with toyo T1R's 255/285 +17/18

no rubbing at all after a rear fender roll

your installer is on crack. i ran these on my car, same springs, rear fenders rolled.. no issues.

you may have issues if you put a fat chick in your car though..

Last edited by sumfknguy; 11-20-2007 at 03:50 AM.
Old 11-20-2007, 04:32 AM
  #16  
2004Black350z
Exhaust Whore
iTrader: (37)
 
2004Black350z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NC
Posts: 10,097
Received 17 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

hahah How would u know that. Chubby Chaser??? hahah jk
Old 11-20-2007, 04:47 AM
  #17  
sumfknguy
Registered User
iTrader: (16)
 
sumfknguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: *New Orleans*
Posts: 4,744
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 2004Black350z
hahah How would u know that. Chubby Chaser??? hahah jk
took your mom for a ride..
Old 11-20-2007, 05:14 AM
  #18  
chris'smax
Registered User
iTrader: (5)
 
chris'smax's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: On dicks
Posts: 1,914
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

++1 on what the gay guy said ^^^^^^

I have these same exact wheels on my 06 w/ 275's in the back and i am lowered on coilovers w/ about 1/2 a finger gap in the rear. I have the fenders rolled and have never rubbed.
Old 11-20-2007, 05:59 AM
  #19  
shocka04
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
shocka04's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MD
Posts: 876
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

It should fit fine, I have 285's on 10.5 gts. i got my fenders rolled and now its fine
Old 11-20-2007, 06:00 AM
  #20  
1nate7
Registered User
iTrader: (19)
 
1nate7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Tucson
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by synth19
Your installer probably had the car up on the lift and gauged it by eye.
I agree. The wheel will camber in when actually on the ground and the suspension is under load. In the air it will look like there is no way for it to fit. Roll the fender and you should be fine.


Quick Reply: 285 not fit w/ gts (+17-18) and gf210 dropp



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:11 AM.