nj13kings

hey guys just looking for a little advice and guidence, fairly new got involved in a accident with my g35 and picked up a rx8 a couple months ago, love the unique style the rx8 has but i dropped it on tein s springs and its sitting on g35 rims right now. while happy with the drop im looking to go lower. just ordered megans coilover kit, also on there way in the mail is a set of MB battle rims. sizing at 18x9.5 +15 im looking to run 225/40/18 tires in the front and 245/40/18 in the rear. my question to you guys is would you advise getting a camber kit to go along with this new set up? also i plann on having the fenders rolled but was qurious if you guys think i might have to get them pulled a little and would the tab connecting the rear bumber and rear quarter be any issue at all??

thanks for all the help guys any advise is greatly appreciated.

Munchy

iTrader: (2)

1. Don't need a camber kit.
2. Yes, roll the fenders.
3. Yes, pull the rear fenders.
4. I'm not 100% sure for 9.5 in the rear, but the rear tab may play a factor.

I'm running exactly what you're running up front and the same tire in the back but on a 10.5 + 15.

monchie

That's what i call...hellaflush baby! lol

bumblebeerx8

iTrader: (7)

im pretty sure the tab will have to go in the rear

CRO8TIA

There is a difference in diameters for the 2 tyres you want to use, your DSC light will probably be illuminated .Just saying...

NautyOne

iTrader: (1)

You planning to get blue Blox anodized lugs also?

http://www.stancenation.com/2010/09/13/northwest-built/

nj13kings

hahah yes i saw this but my cars sunlight silver and i plan on powdercoating the rims not trying to bite this mans look by any means just like the stance and fittment of these rims. with that being said any suggestions on what color powder coat would look good with a sunlight silver??

thanks for the help guys, sounds like the only real issue would be that tab in the rear, ill have to see what my body shop can do. thanks for all the help guys

drum-beats

Hi Guys,
Sorry to thread jack (kinda),
Will 245/40/18 on 18x9.5 + 15 all around work on coilovers?
Or will it run/hit the front guard?
Cheers,


edit: just realised I bumped 3 year old thread

GK1707

iTrader: (10)

Yes but you're gonna have to make it work. I.E roll/pull fenders/cut bumper tabs/etc.

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

You will have about 15-20mm of fender to deal with depending on the tires sidewall profile

mcoughlin

Here is mine with almost the exact setup, and yes, the front bracket on the rear bumper mount has to go

interog8

Would this wheel/tire setup work just lowered on tein s springs or would a fender roll still be needed?

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

Did you read the three or 4 posts just above yours?

interog8

All those guys are running coilovers. Wondering if it would work with just s tech springs

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

No The S techs are relatively low.....the coilovers wouldn't be much if any lower

The issue is the wheels are to far outbound to not have issues with the fenders

interog8

Got it, thanks very much. Would have to go +35 to roll the fenders then

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

18X9.5 +35 will fit with 245 tires with a roll

interog8

thanks dannobre - I'm just wondering if I'm missing something? I currently have Hiros 19 X 9.5 +35 on 265/30s in the rear. Why would I have to do a roll with the MBs at +35?

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

If those fit you should be OK then. The +35 is close depending on tire profile and camber...and ride height.

interog8

Sounds good, thanks! But no hope in hell those +15s work without a roll hey?

dannobre

iTrader: (3)

Nope....almost an inch with those tires

RotaryMachineRx

iTrader: (1)

Interog8 where in Alberta are you?

I just bought 18x9.5 +30mm and 255/35/R18 tires and I am definitely rolling fenders on S-Techs.

interog8

Hey RotaryMachine - thanks for info! Was hoping I could get away without rolling the fenders, but as you and others have said it just won't work. Are you rolling the fenders yourself or using a shop? I'm in Drayton Valley, so pretty close to Edmonton. We don't have a lot of options here, but if you know of a good shop in Edmonton that could do the roll for me I'd appreciate you letting me know.

RotaryMachineRx

iTrader: (1)

I just moved to Edmonton a few weeks ago. I'm booked in to TT Automotive as I'm currently just renting an apartment and don't have a garage or my tools in the city. They are booked up until the end of May right now so call right away if you want to get it done soon!

interog8

Thanks! I'll give them a call first thing Monday to book in. BTW saw your wheels on your turbo build thread and they look awesome! Looking forward to seeing then on your ride. Did TT give you any idea what the cost for the roll and trimming is? Just trying to budget it in.