Tire advice for current suspension
02-06-06, 12:11 AM
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Tire advice for current suspension
I currently have Eibach Pro kit with Tokico Illuminas.
My wheels are Front: 18X8.5 et48 and Rear: 18X9.5 et43
My tires are Front: 235/40/18 and Rear: 265/35/18
Originally on my car I had some improper offset wheels that caused rubbing but since I've replaced with proper offsets I've had no issues....
UNTIL....
I installed the Eibachs and Tokicos.
Now my front tires rub the inside of the wheel wells (on the top) whenever I hit uneven pavement (usually slight uphill) at highway speed.
It is a slight rubbing but I would like to be rid of it.
I am currently considering 245/35/18's for the front and 285/30/18's for the rear.
Both of these tires measure out at 24.8" from top to bottom vs. 25.6" of current Fronts. The current rears are about 25.6" also.
Would just like to see if anyone else out there with this suspension setup has rubbing issues and also what tires/sizes you are running
When you list your sizes please list whether or not you have any rubbing issues.
Thanks for the help!
My wheels are Front: 18X8.5 et48 and Rear: 18X9.5 et43
My tires are Front: 235/40/18 and Rear: 265/35/18
Originally on my car I had some improper offset wheels that caused rubbing but since I've replaced with proper offsets I've had no issues....
UNTIL....
I installed the Eibachs and Tokicos.
Now my front tires rub the inside of the wheel wells (on the top) whenever I hit uneven pavement (usually slight uphill) at highway speed.
It is a slight rubbing but I would like to be rid of it.
I am currently considering 245/35/18's for the front and 285/30/18's for the rear.
Both of these tires measure out at 24.8" from top to bottom vs. 25.6" of current Fronts. The current rears are about 25.6" also.
Would just like to see if anyone else out there with this suspension setup has rubbing issues and also what tires/sizes you are running
When you list your sizes please list whether or not you have any rubbing issues.
Thanks for the help!
02-06-06, 12:18 AM
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can you get a set of springs dont have as much drop as the eibachs? arent they 1\'\' up front and 1.5\'\' rear? i\'d get springs but im saving for super functions by zeal
02-06-06, 03:13 AM
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I'm not sure of any that lower less than 1".
I started a thread in suspension/wheel category, however in the past I have gotten faster/more responses here in 3rd gen sect.
I started a thread in suspension/wheel category, however in the past I have gotten faster/more responses here in 3rd gen sect.
02-06-06, 05:03 AM
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You might want to stick with the 265/35-18 tires in rear to minimize the gap (and retain straight-line traction and ride comfort benefits of the larger diameter / taller sidewalls).
Most (but not all) 285/30-18 tires have a recommended minimum rim width of 10". Be sure to check for the particular tires you are interested in (Tirerack "specs" link) before ordering.
-Max
Most (but not all) 285/30-18 tires have a recommended minimum rim width of 10". Be sure to check for the particular tires you are interested in (Tirerack "specs" link) before ordering.
-Max
02-06-06, 03:05 PM
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Zonblitz, you can run 245/35 tires no problem up front with that offset. I'm surprised you are hitting the liners up front in normal driving though. Very surprised.
02-06-06, 03:18 PM
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Me too. check my cardomain page for pics, to me it seems a bit low in font.
How does it compare to others who have Eibachs?
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2067608
How does it compare to others who have Eibachs?
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2067608
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02-06-06, 10:41 PM
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You don't need to change your tires to smaller ones. Neither do you need to change your springs or wheels. You need to buy a tool from The Eastwood Company, located in Pennsylvania. They sell a tool to roll your fenders, $299. The wheels on the tool will not damage the paing. You can also use the tool to flair the 1/4 panels also.
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Are you sure none of the shocks are leaking? When I first bought mines, I had to send 2 of them back because they were no good. I was running 235 in front and 275 in the back when I finally got 4 working shocks. Had no problems.
02-07-06, 08:53 PM
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Are you sure none of the shocks are leaking? When I first bought mines, I had to send 2 of them back because they were no good. I was running 235 in front and 275 in the back when I finally got 4 working shocks. Had no problems.
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