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Old 07-31-2013, 10:12 AM
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I have been researching wheels and tires over the past few months and finally started getting down to finalizing everything of the past couple days.

I am wondering if there will be any issues with this setup. I am on stock suspension right now and don't see that changing -- my last few cars were lowered and I don't want the harsh ride anymore. I know that ride quality is going to suffer a little because of the lower profile. I am just trying to make sure that I won't have any clearance issues.

Wheel specs:
Front - 18x9 +30
Rear - 18x10.5 +27

Tires:
Front - 255/40
Rear - 295/35

According to the calculator tools I have used, I should see the following:

Front:
19mm less clearance on the inside
19mm extended past stock wheel/tire

Rear:
26mm less clearance on the inside
38mm extended past stock wheel/tire

Will there be any issues with this setup?
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You may slightly rub in the rear when approaching full compression. Just get the fenders rolled.
Old 07-31-2013, 10:31 AM
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That is what I wanted to hear. Hopefully I can get he wife to let me spend some money in the next week or so.

Thanks.

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