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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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after my volk nightmare, i vowed to never let anyone clean my car again.

i went 3 months without my wheels.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Make a habit of first washing the wheels when washing your car.

Do not use household cleaners or other detergents to clean your wheels. The best wheel cleaning solution is a mild soap and water solution (whatever you would trust on the paint of your car).

Clean with a soft, un-abrasive cloth. Only on polished wheels can you use aluminum wheel polish. If you use this polish on chrome, painted, or clear coated wheels, you will only scratch the finish.

Do not use steam cleaners in automatic car washes.

Do not use any tire cleaners on your wheels.

Clean wheels when they are cool. Heat can effect the soap, causing it to dry on the wheel and become difficult to rinse off.

Clean one wheel at a time. This also prevents the soap from drying on to the wheel.

After the wheels are clean and dry, apply a coat of soft paste style wax to them. This will create a moisture barrier and help ensure the finish lasts as long as possible.
you should dry them with a towel too after you clean them instead of letting them air dry. if you let them air dry you might notice a slight haze from leftover soap and also the hard water.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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im getting these installed tomorrow volk gt-av

Front 19 X 8.5 +35 with 255 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

Rear 19 X 9.5 +40 with 285 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

I have eibach springs installed
will I have any rubbing issues

thanks guys
pics coming
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:24 PM
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You mean toyo proxes right? haha

congrats on moving up to some real rims!
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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I want to put these on my FX, 20",now only if I can convince the wife.

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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 02:58 PM
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I have gone thru this whole thread and I only see one other member with gt -av

do you guys think they are that ugly or what??


just kidding
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Congrats! Welcome to the most prestigious club within a club! What color?
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeb
im getting these installed tomorrow volk gt-av

Front 19 X 8.5 +35 with 255 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

Rear 19 X 9.5 +40 with 285 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

I have eibach springs installed
will I have any rubbing issues

thanks guys
pics coming
haha finally mike! lol
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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i got the silver color with chrome lip
im really excited and i hope they dont rub
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeb
im getting these installed tomorrow volk gt-av

Front 19 X 8.5 +35 with 255 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

Rear 19 X 9.5 +40 with 285 X 30 ZR19 Toyo Proxies

I have eibach springs installed
will I have any rubbing issues

thanks guys
pics coming
Here are my specs, as comparison...

19x8.5 + 46 (with 245 series tires)
19x9.5 + 40 (with 275 series tires)

Back looks fine....but I'm seriously questioning your front. Who did you get the wheels from?

EDIT: I'm lowered 0.8 with MS components

Last edited by kwescott; Jan 31, 2007 at 04:24 PM.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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my fronts are 19x8.5 +30 w/245 and i barely rub when the wheel is completely turned, and when i do rub, its seriously not bad at all, but my car sits lower than yours so it may not rub.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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I run 19x8.5 +40 255/35 and do not rub and no fender roll. I can lock out the wheels both ways and it is lowered 1.5" up front.
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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thanks guys
i feel better now
i got the rims in the for/sale thread from another rx8 user

they were used once for a photoshoot
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Old Jan 31, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Mine aren't Volk but I have 19x8.5 35mm 245/35 in the front and when the wheels are at full turn I'm about a half inch from rubbing. Rubbing is no good, so I hope the 255 end up working for you.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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Quick question, those of you with +38 offset, do you guys did any fender rolling or shaving at all? I don't know how to use the offset calculators so spare me the flame. Thanks in advance
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Not any problem with the stock tires.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeb
they were used once for a photoshoot
link to shots?
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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guys
I need some help
here is two night time pics
i will take more pics in the daytime


my back tires rub on tight turns and bumps

the tires are 285/30/19
rims are 19inch by 9.5

im having issues with just the rear

i have eibach springs
what can i do
should i buy new springs
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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looks tight mike..you might have to get your fenders shaved..i know a shop in redondo beach that does a good job..they did mines, ngorx8, and FE3P's.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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or just get it cambered
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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looks good!
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Shaving or rolling your fenders would be an easier solution than new springs. Unless the rates are really stiff, it might not even fix the rubbing.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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ok thanks guys
cuz my inside of the fender is hitting the top of my rear tires

i have a 1.2 drop and was thinking i would get racing beat springs cuz they are .5 drop
but would that not help

i dont care about the money
i just want to fix it

should i get springs or just shave it more
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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it wont help much. just get the fender shaved and you should be fine.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
it wont help much. just get the fender shaved and you should be fine.
It wont help Mike. Had the same problem with Lesper4's ride. He bought a set ofVolks from another forum member, who bought them originally off a guy with an EVO....the offsets were not perfect. He had Tein S techs, switched to Racing Beats, still rubs.

+1 for "rolling"/"shaving".
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