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Old Mar 5, 2010 | 09:39 PM
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What type of tools can be used for a self align? I can't think of anything that can adjust toe aside from crude measurements or expensive machines, lol.

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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
remember the 255's will have a bit of a stretch (not much) but with rolled fenders it should sit in there real nicely. Or, if you want complete piece of mind, get the 245's. Im getting 18x9.5 +22 w/ 255/35 for my next setup and Ive done a ton of measuring on my car to see how it would fit.
good input...but I am not too sure that the 255 will stretch all that much...I think I will go with the 245's on my 17x9.5 +22 setup. It will be safer with weight transfer.


Originally Posted by tiltmode43
I don't consider 255's to be stretched unless you've got super stiff, square shoulders on the tires. I've got at least 3 different brands of 255's at home ranging from nexen to pirelli and upon measuring all of them a few days ago, the faces of the tires are just about at 10".

TH - Like J said, our suspension by nature has plenty of travel and cambers up significantly. The fit will be fine :D For maximum mechanical grip, better feedback/response, a tad bit of gearing, and a more "for sure" fit, the 245/40/17 would be your prime choice; Unless it were autocrossing, I'd personally opt for that option. It's not like 18" sizing where a 245 is typically a taller tire than a 255, thus negating some of those benefits.
yeah i think I will take your advice with the 245's. Would should hate to waste money on 255's and than find out that i will be rubbing the crap out the sides when cornering. I hate rolling fenders on a race track/autox.

The other option i was thinking was to go staggered...but i hate the idea of not being able to rotate and dealing with adjusting other parts of the cars suspension for balance.
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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Will this fit?? Advan RZ
18x9 front
18x10 rear
et25 all around
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 09:09 AM
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^how much work you'll have to do to get them to fit depends on tire size.
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Tire sizing and offsets are needed

Theres a thread for that
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/will-fit-thread-133500/
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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So do i have to roll and pull my rear fender??
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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18x10 +25 will need a roll at least but it is dependent on tire sizes and how much camber you are willing to run.

If I would go with a smaller tire than a 255/35 on the 18x10 +25s I'm ordering, I could probably get away with just a very small roll because of how much camber I have in the rear. I'm dialing the rear suspension for less rear camber(going from -3.5 to -2.5) so I will definitely need a roll.

If you would run a 215 or 225 or even a 235, and would run some big negative camber, you would probably only need a small roll.
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I see.. thanks for the great info!!
Old Mar 16, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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dont do 215's it would look horrible. i would say 235/40 up front and 245/40 in the rear. roll, trim the rear bumper tab and adjust the camber accordingly.
Old Mar 21, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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I'm currently rolling on Rota Boost 18 x 9 +30mm offset. I plan on running 10mm spacers on the rear to flush 'em out a little more...





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If it were me, I'd go with a 15mm up front and 20mm out back, but pictures can be deceiving.
Old Mar 23, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Would that push it out a little too much? I'm open to all opinions, I want to make sure if I'm going to do this I'm gonna do it right.
Old Mar 23, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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That's an opinion question. Do what you want. BTW 10mm spacers with studs built in may need your stock studs to be trimmed down a little and the 10mm spacers without studs will need longer studs installed (lots of work).

edit: Are those screws holding the front appearance package lip on?
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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2nd2no1rx8, did it take any work to get those 18x9's on? What size/brand tires you got on there? Guys go on bout the spacers...I'm takin in the info. lol
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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If it took work for them to fit, I would have told you that in the other thread lol. You can run any 245/40 street tire you want.
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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good eye i didnt see that...
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:38 PM
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Ya sorry dude. I wasn't questioning your knowledge I was just using the "shotgun approach" lol. Ask as many people as you can so theres a better chance of getting an answer quick. Again, thanks alot j8635621!
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It's cool. I just didn't want you sitting around waiting on an answer. Quite a few people have run that setup so you should be good to go.
Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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yeah no work was needed for that setup & i run a 245/40... & yea those screws r holdin the lip on lol... i bought it used & it was like that. Just haven't gotten around to fixin it but hey, good eye! lmao
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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that is so cali lol
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:42 PM
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impala needs a system
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haha we like to ride low in so cal!

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