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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Well then a 245 on 9.5 might be a good compromise... they aren't stretched enough to really effect handling or tire life - but enough to help it clear the fenders.
245/40 on a 9.5 is perfect to maximize mechanical grip while keeping maximum stiffness in the sidewall for better response. I'd personally prefer a 255/35 to the 245/40 simply because of the lower OD which helps with gearing/responsiveness in itself.
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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haha im going 245 on a 9.5
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
245/40 on a 9.5 is perfect to maximize mechanical grip while keeping maximum stiffness in the sidewall for better response. I'd personally prefer a 255/35 to the 245/40 simply because of the lower OD which helps with gearing/responsiveness in itself.
I like your moves..... I can see the logic in your posts.

If I needed new tires I'd go 275/35 for FI but a 255/35 NA would be a great combo.
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 2tone
vlaze - look at my pic on the left (a couple more in my album i think).

tein s drop

18x9.5 +30 all around
275/35 all around

had to roll fenders in the back; will have to do slight pull too b/c it rubs in heavy cornering
Shave down your rear bumper/fender connecting point rather than pulling out the fender - that's where it's rubbing. If your tires get torn up, the rubber has met metal aka you're hitting the fender. If your tires have light scrapes with some black peeling plastic, its the connecting point. From those pics it looks like its the bumper connecting point; to be sure, back up your car with one wheel on a ramp/curb incline slowly until you hear/feel it touch. Get out and do some inspecting to find the exact source of problem
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kane
I like your moves..... I can see the logic in your posts.

If I needed new tires I'd go 275/35 for FI but a 255/35 NA would be a great combo.
255/35 on a 9.5 or potentially 10 is one of the better bets NA, IMHO. I wish I could move 275's like the big boys
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
255/35 on a 9.5 or potentially 10 is one of the better bets NA, IMHO. I wish I could move 275's like the big boys
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Atilla
^see what i mean? that's why i'm typically in the 'will it fit' thread not the 'make it fit' thread
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 12:24 AM
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^higher rez pic's of your avatar plzzz

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:19 AM
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nice those the wheels you bought off chicken wafer
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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Yup.
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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they look awsome
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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Since when did you get NT03+M's? Are they the 18x9.5 +27? They look awesome man!
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Since when did you get NT03+M's? Are they the 18x9.5 +27? They look awesome man!
Thanks man. Yes those are the specs. I picked them up this weekend.

It just snowed a ton so it might be awhile before I get more pics.
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Great choice man, I cant wait to see some full shots of your car, I know they look sick!
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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looks good rex!
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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thanks man!

can't wait for spring so I can get some good shots

I will try to get some before that though
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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Always loved NT03's, looks great! need more pics.

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Another one for *****


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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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^^Dope mang! This is actually my first post haha. Best thread on this forum imo :P Tiltmode43...dude youre a ******* champ! Every set of wheels youve had on your slab are dope. The orange TEs and your current setup especially....props!

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 03:02 AM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
Flush at stock height will be sunk when dropped, even at full positive camber.
Yup thats what happen to me. It looked flush then when I droped the car more it cambered and sunk in more
Now in order for me to make my back flush I would have to raise the back
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 04:09 AM
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Or get a spacer
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Some pics that i took of my homie Sean's (angrybumblebee) 8. He gots plans...

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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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^I hope his plans are to add a more aggressive front bumper, because it looks a bit odd as it is now from the front shot..
Old Feb 10, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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^ Really? I think the front lip looks great with his stance.


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