FD: 275/35/18 up front?
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FD: 275/35/18 up front?
Has anyone run a 275/35/18 up front on an FD with a custom rim?
I know that the 285/30/18 is preferred but I would like to run this tire as Toyo RA-1's only come in this size. I don't want to run a smaller tire (not as wide).
I have a hookup on them is the reason. My other other choice is a Michelin Pilot Sport Cup with no hookup yet at $300+/each!
I also want to run a 305/35/18 out back which I don't think will be a problem. I'm running 18x10.5" CCW's all around. Andy McKee (West Coast AutoX SCCA champion) ran these wheels with no problems on his car.
Anyone run a 275/35/18 up front on an FD with coilovers and custom rims?
Thanks,
Mark
I know that the 285/30/18 is preferred but I would like to run this tire as Toyo RA-1's only come in this size. I don't want to run a smaller tire (not as wide).
I have a hookup on them is the reason. My other other choice is a Michelin Pilot Sport Cup with no hookup yet at $300+/each!
I also want to run a 305/35/18 out back which I don't think will be a problem. I'm running 18x10.5" CCW's all around. Andy McKee (West Coast AutoX SCCA champion) ran these wheels with no problems on his car.
Anyone run a 275/35/18 up front on an FD with coilovers and custom rims?
Thanks,
Mark
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I've bolted them up with a 45mm offset(i think...) wheel that was 10 inches wide...and they'll rub on stock springs lock to lock but with coilovers...they should be OK.
At least I hope they will be because that's what I'm going with...once I get coilovers...and 295 30 18s in the rear.
I'll also be rolling the fenders front and rear for a little extra clearance.
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At least I hope they will be because that's what I'm going with...once I get coilovers...and 295 30 18s in the rear.
I'll also be rolling the fenders front and rear for a little extra clearance.
john
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Almost everyone running 275/40 17 tires up front has rubbed right through the fender liner....those are essentially the same size (taller actually).
You'll have to run stiff springs at close to stock ride height to come close to pulling that off.
You'll have to run stiff springs at close to stock ride height to come close to pulling that off.
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pbbtt...fender liner. who cares as long as I ain't hitting metal to metal with anything...its fine. once it rubs a hole in the fender liner...i'll know how much to tuck it up and patch the hole with a little more plastic
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Originally Posted by teeter
pbbtt...fender liner. who cares as long as I ain't hitting metal to metal with anything...its fine. once it rubs a hole in the fender liner...i'll know how much to tuck it up and patch the hole with a little more plastic
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I have 265/35/18 on front. It really depend on your set up. on my set up since the coilover I use ( APEXI N1) is very short stroke. and my ride hight is pretty hight so I dont have this type of problem
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I just bought 245 40 18's for the front, and i am lowering the car 1.4 in the front. and i am hoping to not rub. I wrapped a 18 with a 225/45/18 off a G35 just to get it to the shop, with stock ride height, and it still rubbed in the front. Just a little info...
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Originally Posted by Image Performance
I just bought 245 40 18's for the front, and i am lowering the car 1.4 in the front. and i am hoping to not rub. I wrapped a 18 with a 225/45/18 off a G35 just to get it to the shop, with stock ride height, and it still rubbed in the front. Just a little info...
225/45 is an inch too tall, 245/40 is 3/4-inch too tall
proper tire sizes would be 225/40 and 245/35
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Originally Posted by 20B 3rd Gen
I purchased 275/35/18's for my car but I have flared fenders and 18x10 +38 wheels
Running a 275/35 18 up front is just not a good idea. If you really want the ability to rotate tires, I would recommend either running a 265/35 all around or going with 285/30s.
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Originally Posted by rynberg
The problem isn't as much the width, it's the change in tire diameter. You can hit the fender liners with the stock tires and suspension if the conditions are right. Now picture a lowered car and tires that are 3/4-inch bigger in diameter. It's not a question of IF you will hit the fender liner, it's a question of how bad?
Running a 275/35 18 up front is just not a good idea. If you really want the ability to rotate tires, I would recommend either running a 265/35 all around or going with 285/30s.
Running a 275/35 18 up front is just not a good idea. If you really want the ability to rotate tires, I would recommend either running a 265/35 all around or going with 285/30s.
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