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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Blacklist
Ive posted them before.

315 35 17 et street radial with 30mil over fender..
That looks sick!
Im not sure how different the ET Radials are compared to the regular ET Streets, fitment wise.
A 315-35-17 is only a 26" tire.
Do you think theres any chance in hell you could have stuffed a 295 under the stock fender? Only 20mm less. then the 315
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 02:26 PM
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No.
Is there a problem with my math? I just wasn't aware that there was still 60 mm of clearance available from stock.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 11:11 PM
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would 17x8+7/17x9+19 fit? 17x8+20/17x9+20?

i am running stock/non rolled fenders, tein spec coil overs. what size tire? which would look better? they would be mostly for street driving...would like even tire wear.

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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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tein flex*
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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i'd run the second set (+20, +20) with 235/40 Fr and 255/40 R
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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^^^What he said.

But you'll probably have to roll the fenders anyways(unless you want to run a good amount of camber).
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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Hi guys

I'm close to putting a deposit down on some new wheels from Japan, but i'm just not 100% the front fitment will be clearing my coilovers...

the specs for the front are 17x8.5 (+25). Anyone have any advice? i'm thinking it will be tight... (i have CST coilovers)

the rears are 17x9.5 (+28). Pretty sure these will fit, but will the be less 'flush' than the fronts?
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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You shouldn't have any trouble clearing the coilovers.

The rears will actually stick out 9mm more.

They will fit, but you'll probably have to roll the fenders all around.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Roen
Is there a problem with my math? I just wasn't aware that there was still 60 mm of clearance available from stock.
Oh no the math is fine, but a 60mm over fender is ridiculous.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 90FC
You shouldn't have any trouble clearing the coilovers.

The rears will actually stick out 9mm more.

They will fit, but you'll probably have to roll the fenders all around.
OK thanks

Shall post pice once I get them
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 03:07 AM
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I currently have stock suspension but plan to upgrade and lower moderately
17x9.5 18mm or 17x9 45mm in the rear (or could I even clear with a 17x10 18mm)

And I'm pretty sure a 17x8 35mm will clear the front. am I wrong?
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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With struts up front you'll be REAL close with 17x8 +35. Mine are 17x9 +22 and Im not even 1/4" away from the strut.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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If i run 16x8 in the front and 16x9 in the rear does anyone know what offset I will need and If i will rub when my car is lowered?
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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For a grip fitment using:

225/50 and 245/45 I'd suggest around

+30 to +35 front

same for rear

Rishie
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 90FC
You shouldn't have any trouble clearing the coilovers.

The rears will actually stick out 9mm more.

They will fit, but you'll probably have to roll the fenders all around.
Hi again, just wondering how much lower than standard will I be able to go with those wheels?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ramFC
Hi again, just wondering how much lower than standard will I be able to go with those wheels?
If you roll the fenders, you could go as low as you want, At least until you hit the top of the fender well.

What tire sizes will you be running?
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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So i bought some enkei 92's style meshies, they're 15x7 +20 and 0 offsets. Im also doing the 5 lug conversion on my 87 fc. Question is, what tires size should i run so there will be no fender gap or really small fender gap without slamming the car? I have Tein HA's Full suspension set up. Also if anyone is running the same wheels, pls post some pics!
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Hey guys,

I've read a bunch of pages but can't seem to find if this fitment will fit??

I have an opportunity to pick up some impul racing rims 16x9 +32 all around.

I have an 87 FC TII on stock suspension. Anyone know if these will fit? and/or does anybody have any pictures?

THANKS IN ADVANCE

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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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I dont think those will clear stock struts up front ^ Maybe, but mine are right on them and Im x9 +22.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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would 17x8.5 -6 225-45 fit in the rear with 30mm spacers?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Loose10AE
That looks sick!
Im not sure how different the ET Radials are compared to the regular ET Streets, fitment wise.
A 315-35-17 is only a 26" tire.
Do you think theres any chance in hell you could have stuffed a 295 under the stock fender? Only 20mm less. then the 315
i could probably have fit em yea...

I tried to get the 295 45 17s for 2 months.. Were on national backorder from Mickey Thompson.. I didnt go with the et street cause they are still a bias ply tire and wont balance, let alone wont hold up to much street driving compared to the radial..

Id say, if you tinkered with offsets a little, perhaps you could get them close to fitting.. Id be leery with any kind of suspension travel being that close to the fender though.. You grip and wrinkle that sidewall as it rubs the fender, you are askin fer it.. Mine has hogged out fenders with the over fender deals on top of it .. No issues at all so far.. Honestly think i could do 17x11's or 12s with even a 325 or maybe bigger if i wanted to grind some ***** with the air grinder and spray some mo spraypaint.. haha.. Hooks up fine with the 315 though..

Contemplating buying another pair of rear wheels 17x10 +18 and doing them in front with over fenders and 295 toyo ra1's now.. but who knows.. Im in the midst of some changes so we will see,..

Hoped to be of aid to ya man.. LMK if you have any questions..
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Old May 1, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by stevensimon
would 17x8.5 -6 225-45 fit in the rear with 30mm spacers?
hahahaha I very seriously doubt it, would fit really good with a 30mm QP.
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Old May 1, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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I have 18x8.5 +35 rims with 215 45 18's up front. Kinda wondering if I am going to have problems. Car is lowered 1.5 inches. Any opinions?
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Old May 1, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Are the fenders rolled? What suspension do you have? Coilovers???

You'll more than likely need at least a 5mm spacer to clear the suspension, maybe thicker.
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Old May 2, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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Fenders are rolled, and I have springs , not coilovers
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