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Old 02-02-2010, 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.
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Old 02-02-2010, 09:34 PM
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haha im going 245 on a 9.5
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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.
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Old 02-02-2010, 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
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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
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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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^see what i mean? that's why i'm typically in the 'will it fit' thread not the 'make it fit' thread
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Old 02-08-2010, 12:24 AM
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^higher rez pic's of your avatar plzzz

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Old 02-08-2010, 09:12 AM
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Old 02-08-2010, 11:19 AM
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nice those the wheels you bought off chicken wafer
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Old 02-08-2010, 11:33 AM
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Yup.
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they look awsome
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Old 02-08-2010, 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!
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you're gonna get a CEL if you keep driving around like that

needz moar pikchar's of wheelz plz...

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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.
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Great choice man, I cant wait to see some full shots of your car, I know they look sick!
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Old 02-08-2010, 10:04 PM
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looks good rex!
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Old 02-08-2010, 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
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Old 02-08-2010, 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 02-10-2010, 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 02-10-2010, 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
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Old 02-10-2010, 04:09 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 02-10-2010, 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..
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Old 02-10-2010, 11:54 AM
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^ Really? I think the front lip looks great with his stance.
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