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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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265/35/18 allaround on fd?

will 265/35/18 allaround with 9.5 rim

work on fd?

I can pic up some enkei rpf1's localy

thanx in advance
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/fd-wheel-tire-sizing-416251/
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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thanx afgmoto,

I looked @ that thread 1st ,

but dont have a comp at home for now
and @ work I dont have the software

any one have this setup?

thanx again
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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per "Question Eliminator 3000" offset 38mm to 48mm is ok ??

per jimlab spreadsheet a 50mm offset gives 0.21inch clearance outside and 0.29 inch inside

Take your picks
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tony94s4
will 265/35/18 allaround with 9.5 rim

work on fd?

I can pic up some enkei rpf1's localy

thanx in advance
Its about time you put some meaty tires/wheels on your car, Tony. You weren't hookin up at all at Ennis.
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Old Aug 6, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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ur right ejay,

that was low boost 15psi,

soon as cools down will up the boost to 18 daily driving,
will need some more ruber,

looks like I will go with 285s on back if I can make them fit
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 03:16 AM
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i run 18x10.5 +45 275/35R18 front and rear.

they fit perfectly.
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Adam,

is ur fd suspension and fenders stock?

any rubbing problems?

thanx
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Fenders have slight roll to them (3/16" clearance at full travel), I have Tien Flex coilovers set at F 24 9/16" and R 25" ride height (fender to ground). I
don't have rubbing problems, unless I'm at full steering lock and hit a bump. The tires touch the plastic fender wells.

Edit: Sorry wrong adam. But for reference.

18X8.5 +40 Front and 18X9.5 +40 Rear
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Old Aug 8, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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yeah i have rolled stock fenders, ohlins coilovers

no rubbing.
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