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Based on the OP's pics, it looks like it would require a pretty aggressive roll and pull of the rear fender to fit a 305 tire... unless you run a ridiculous amount of camber.
Last edited by RudeG_v2.0; 12-03-2008 at 12:19 PM.
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He said his previous 275s were stretched that's why he went bigger..
But yeah a lot of people put like 275s or 285s on stock 8in. wheels..thinking they get more grip, but what the morons don't realize is that they are adding an overkill amount of rubber that adds more weight with no power to back it up..
If they can't get traction it's because they don't know how to effectively put power to the ground, they basically suck at driving.
SO..It wont stick out too far though right?!...I can add spacer as long as I dont have to buy whole new set of rims..
You are definitely ok on it not sticking out too far. 18x10(or 10.5) with +35 seems to be the sweet spot for a 305. But, it requires rolling the fender lip.
SO..It wont stick out too far though right?!...I can add spacer as long as I dont have to buy whole new set of rims..
No, not at all. IIRC my iForged 19x11 (pics on page 1 of this thread) are +35 offset. I'm thinking you'll need a spacer so they don't rub the suspension.
No, not at all. IIRC my iForged 19x11 (pics on page 1 of this thread) are +35 offset. I'm thinking you'll need a spacer so they don't rub the suspension.
Thanks for the info...am excited about some mickeys...haha
If you take off your wheel you will notice that the wheel hits the plastic cover on your shock. If you ever decide to go with coilovers you will need to add a 10-15mm spacer.
I have no idea. Had it lowered when I bought it and an aligment set to factory specs done at that time. Then the springs settled, then I did the spring mount chop for another 1/2" drop and never had it aligned, since it sticks and handles so good and the tires wear evenally.
Most all of my driving is twisty stuff.
I have about 7/8" gap in the rear and had to tweak the lip up a tiny bit. It does graze the rubber stock shock boot at times but doesn't hurt anything.
Agreed! 275FR/305RR (on 19s, no rubbing, all stock)
Originally Posted by RudeG_v2.0
YIKES!!! Furthermore, running a 305 on the rear requires the fenders to be rolled and maybe even pulled depending on the offset of the wheel being used.
Not true.
Originally Posted by Beau
At worst you may need to add a spacer because it rubs the suspension. As far as I know nobody has tried that width/offset before.
Again not true. I have had 18x10 +43 and 18/19x10.5 +43 with a stock set-up and no issue. I've since added a 15mm spacer to push the 305-combo more flush with the fender, but it worked in both locations (i.e. with and without the spacer).