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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:45 PM
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Tedo those are very wide grippy tires that won't last long.

Other guy you are missing a lot of information
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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j i thot u quit this thread
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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I dont know what make the wheels are, all I know they are tire size 275/30/19 and the offset is +45. O would assume 10inch wheel. There use on kijiji. and the fronts are tirse size 225/40/18 and offset +43. I am more concerned if the makes will fit with out a fender roll. the car is stock height.

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Tedo those are very wide grippy tires that won't last long.

Other guy you are missing a lot of information
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Oh yea. I quit because people don't give the necessary information. Back to quiting
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by blackcheryrx8
I dont know what make the wheels are, all I know they are tire size 275/30/19 and the offset is +45. O would assume 10inch wheel. There use on kijiji. and the fronts are tirse size 225/40/18 and offset +43. I am more concerned if the makes will fit with out a fender roll. the car is stock height.
Assuming it is a 10" wheel, they should fit with out rubbing on the fenders. Fronts will not rub.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tedo
Will this setup fit on a stock 05?

Enkei RP03 18x9 +40 w/ Toyo R1R 265/35-18
Yeah that will fit fine; great tires for the track.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by j8635621
That's why assumptions are bad and I had that questionaire. Don't run 255/40 in the front, 245/40 or 265/35 are ok (265 is pushing it on width though).

let me get this right? you are suggesting i run 245/40 or 265/35 in the front with the tire i have now which are 255/40. No disrespect J8635621 -.- but you are the on who told me to o with those tires, after i told you my rim size and drop. And, now your saying different
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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I'm confused......You have 18x9.5 +30 all around with 235/40 in the front and 255/40 in the back? Lowered on tanabe gf210, right?

edit: I have looked through all your old posts in this thread....you have like 20 posts and they all revolve around the same question.

Here is your definitive answer and there is no need to ask again ever : being lowered and having 255/40 in the front on those wheels will most likely require the front fender liner to be cut and the metal behind it to be bent/hammered/something so that it doesn't rub when you turn. It has been done but is not necessary if you have a tire that is slightly shorter, ie 245/40, 255/35, 265/35, or even 275/35. Those last two are close to not fitting and be prepared for fender rolling/pull. Tire height is not as big an issue in the rear since those aren't used for turning. Also being on a shock/spring setup is not the best for an aggressive fitment like those last 2 as it is softer than coilovers.

As time has gone on, I've learned a few new things. My answer now is better and takes precedence over all my prior posts on the subject.

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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by j8635621
I'm confused......You have 18x9.5 +30 all around with 235/40 in the front and 255/40 in the back. Lowered on tanabe gf210, right?
Right and when i will be running 255/40 all around pretty soon, as to your suggestion -.- I can even find the link in the tread where you are saying this i know tires but what fits a car without rubbing i do not, i ask those who know from trial and error.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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I edited my last post and there is your answer.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by j8635621
I edited my last post and there is your answer.

So what are you saying? 255/35 is the best tire for my setup? All around? fr and rr

And my qestion first of all why am i rubbing in the back because i have my fenders rolled and i trimmed the plastic piece off enough, I hear this weird squeal, squeak.

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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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No I can't tell you what is best for you, only what will work. edit: Quite a few people were saying that would work back then fwiw. Now that I've seen more cars trying to run setups similar to that, I don't suggest it any more. You might get super lucky and have it not rub on the metal part, but that isn't something I can guesstimate over the internet.

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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
Yeah that will fit fine; great tires for the track.
Originally Posted by j8635621
Tedo those are very wide grippy tires that won't last long.
Sounds like they are good for track/autocross.. but unfortunately I was gonna get them for daily driving.. so, what do you guys think, not recommended?
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by j8635621
No I can't tell you what is best for you, only what will work. edit: Quite a few people were saying that would work back then fwiw. Now that I've seen more cars trying to run setups similar to that, I don't suggest it any more. You might get super lucky and have it not rub on the metal part, but that isn't something I can guesstimate over the internet.

best as in what will fit?
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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I told you all the tires that could fit within reason all around. Also, you must not have trimmed that tab off enough in the back if that is what's rubbing. We are merely guessing that is what is still rubbing. We can't see, feel, or hear it like you can.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tedo
Sounds like they are good for track/autocross.. but unfortunately I was gonna get them for daily driving.. so, what do you guys think, not recommended?
They won't catch on fire because you aren't driving 900 miles an hour if that's what you are asking. They are tires and they do tire things. They just don't last long and might not be the best in adverse conditions.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by j8635621
I told you all the tires that could fit within reason all around. Also, you must not have trimmed that tab off enough in the back if that is what's rubbing. We are merely guessing that is what is still rubbing. We can't see, feel, or hear it like you can.

You sound frustrated, Thought this was where you come and get help? you told me a setup while back and now you dont recomended it, and thats cool but you dont have to get all sarcastic and superior because you've been on the forum longer then me, I appreciate the help. I was just calling you out what you had said, we all make mistakes, theirs not awhole lot of Rx8 with aggresive wheels and tires or mods running around where i'm from.

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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by j8635621
They won't catch on fire because you aren't driving 900 miles an hour if that's what you are asking. They are tires and they do tire things. They just don't last long and might not be the best in adverse conditions.
Durability is the main issue I'm looking into here I guess. As I will be needing wheels for daily driving, will it then make more sense to look at regular/smaller tires?

I guess another way to phrase this: how much less durable as, a daily driver, are the tires (265/35/18) compared to stock one (I believe, 225/45/18)? -- important question that'll factor into my purchase decision.

Sorry and thanks in advance for asking these somewhat noobish questions and answering them!
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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I'm not frustrated and don't mean to sound like a dick or anything. I just don't want there to be confusion.

Tedo - size isn't affecting the durability. It's the fact those are meant for the track and have a low treadwear rating. It's hard to say a specific number of miles, but they will probably last 1/2 as long as the stock tires. At his price, you are basically getting tires for $200. Just use those and then get 245/40 tires with a treadwear closer to 300 next time.

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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by tedo
Sounds like they are good for track/autocross.. but unfortunately I was gonna get them for daily driving.. so, what do you guys think, not recommended?
You'll be lucky to get 10k miles on the tires if you never auto-x. Those tires are toast after a few track days. Not reccomended to drive in wet weather either.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 03:47 AM
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im running 18x9.5+30 on 245 40 18 lower 1.4f front , 1.2 rear with no rubbing, no rolling fenders...
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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Here are the wheels I ordered. I Have to get tires now. I am thinking 265/30/r19? My wheel is 19x9.5 +45.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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The more i read this thread. The more i come to a conclusion. This thread should be called "What will fit without fender modifications" Cause obviously anything can fit *looks at Tiltmode*, but its about how much work you are willing to do on your fenders. This is why many people get confused. When you post, post your wheel specs, tire specs, what you are lowered on, and what you are willing to do to make them fit.

We should have another thread just for wheels that will fit without fender modifications. Then the answers can be a simple yes or no and then suggestion can be given for what will fit without fender mods. Just my thoughts.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Hesselrode
Here are the wheels I ordered. I Have to get tires now. I am thinking 265/30/r19? My wheel is 19x9.5 +45.
Yeah that size will work
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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I was going to buy some Volk Racing TE-37's to replace my old GT-7s

Was looking at 19x9.5 +22 Or +33 Rear

With +22 or +33 Front

Tire sizes are 265/30/19 Rear

245/35/19 front

Car is currently on a +43 front and a 38+ Rear Lowered on HKS Hipermaxx RS with no rubbing. Hoping that changing the offset will make the wheels mount a little bit more flush

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