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[mkPOTO]

I'm running Te37SL 18x9.5 et22 with ad08 265/35/18 and hitting the strut, anyone else have this issue? It looks like I need a 5mm spacer to clear, is this a good idea?

[M3SQRD]

I'm running 265 PSS's on 18x9.5et23 R40 wheels with RS1 dampers and 2.25" ID springs (with helper springs). I measured the min clearance for kaiv and, in my case, I have 0.35" of clearance between the tire sidewall and lower spring mount/collar. My previous damper setup, which used 60 mm ID main springs, still had ~0.15" of clearance.

The AD08 has a very square shoulder so I wonder if it's the shoulder that's causing you're clearance issue with a 9.5et22 wheel? The V3's use a stock-style (tapered) front spring, correct? Your clearance issue is between the damper body, not the lower spring mount/collar?

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by M3SQRD

I'm running 265 PSS's on 18x9.5et23 R40 wheels with RS1 dampers and 2.25" ID springs (with helper springs). I measured the min clearance for kaiv and, in my case, I have 0.35" of clearance between the tire sidewall and lower spring mount/collar. My previous damper setup, which used 60 mm ID main springs, still had ~0.15" of clearance.

The AD08 has a very square shoulder so I wonder if it's the shoulder that's causing you're clearance issue with a 9.5et22 wheel? The V3's use a stock-style (tapered) front spring, correct? Your clearance issue is between the damper body, not the lower spring mount/collar?

its the colar, and I just purchased a 5mm spacer to try and hopefully it will take care of it

[Expert@ApexRaceParts]

With the KW Variants/ ST Coilovers, you would hit either the spring perch or the bottom of the spring itself with the V shaped springs, not the strut itself. In order to fix this issue with wider wheels, you would want to switch to a linear spring.

With the 18x9.5" ET22 fitment, depending on your ride height and street tire size choice (265/35/18 AD08s in your case), the tire may hit the spring perch or spring (in which you mentioned it does), so you can add a small 5mm spacer to push the tire out away from the spring perch or spring. This is not detrimental to your car's performance at all, but if you don't want to use a spacer, you can go with the 255/35/18 street tire size, where you should be able to clear the front with no clearance issues without the need for a small spacer. You can also raise the ride height of your car so that the spring perch is above the wheel and tire so that the tire doesn't hit the perch. However, the best solution in our opinion is to change the KW V-shaped springs to the 6" linear race springs for proper fitment and to be able to run the 265/35/18 tire that you have.

The KW spring perch accepts a 60mm spring, thus you should look for a 6" 60mm spring from Swift, Hyperco, Eibach, or H&R. This will allow you to remove your V shaped spring and raise the lower spring perch higher.

KW Clubsports have a similar issue with the 18x10" ET25 wheel due to the helper spring that it utilizes, thus also needing a small spacer or removal of the helper spring (since the CS already uses linear race springs) to raise the spring perch up above the wheel & tire.

[STALKER]

I run a 265/35 RS3 with RS1 coils and no rubbing as a reference.

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

With the KW Variants/ ST Coilovers, you would hit either the spring perch or the bottom of the spring itself with the V shaped springs, not the strut itself. In order to fix this issue with wider wheels, you would want to switch to a linear spring.

With the 18x9.5" ET22 fitment, depending on your ride height and street tire size choice (265/35/18 AD08s in your case), the tire may hit the spring perch or spring (in which you mentioned it does), so you can add a small 5mm spacer to push the tire out away from the spring perch or spring. This is not detrimental to your car's performance at all, but if you don't want to use a spacer, you can go with the 255/35/18 street tire size, where you should be able to clear the front with no clearance issues without the need for a small spacer. You can also raise the ride height of your car so that the spring perch is above the wheel and tire so that the tire doesn't hit the perch. However, the best solution in our opinion is to change the KW V-shaped springs to the 6" linear race springs for proper fitment and to be able to run the 265/35/18 tire that you have.

The KW spring perch accepts a 60mm spring, thus you should look for a 6" 60mm spring from Swift, Hyperco, Eibach, or H&R. This will allow you to remove your V shaped spring and raise the lower spring perch higher.

KW Clubsports have a similar issue with the 18x10" ET25 wheel due to the helper spring that it utilizes, thus also needing a small spacer or removal of the helper spring (since the CS already uses linear race springs) to raise the spring perch up above the wheel & tire.

Thank you David, I ordered some spacers from you guys and hope it fixes it until i get another setup

[ailikesiliu]

Originally Posted by David@ApexRaceParts

With the KW Variants/ ST Coilovers, you would hit either the spring perch or the bottom of the spring itself with the V shaped springs, not the strut itself. In order to fix this issue with wider wheels, you would want to switch to a linear spring.

With the 18x9.5" ET22 fitment, depending on your ride height and street tire size choice (265/35/18 AD08s in your case), the tire may hit the spring perch or spring (in which you mentioned it does), so you can add a small 5mm spacer to push the tire out away from the spring perch or spring. This is not detrimental to your car's performance at all, but if you don't want to use a spacer, you can go with the 255/35/18 street tire size, where you should be able to clear the front with no clearance issues without the need for a small spacer. You can also raise the ride height of your car so that the spring perch is above the wheel and tire so that the tire doesn't hit the perch. However, the best solution in our opinion is to change the KW V-shaped springs to the 6" linear race springs for proper fitment and to be able to run the 265/35/18 tire that you have.

The KW spring perch accepts a 60mm spring, thus you should look for a 6" 60mm spring from Swift, Hyperco, Eibach, or H&R. This will allow you to remove your V shaped spring and raise the lower spring perch higher.

KW Clubsports have a similar issue with the 18x10" ET25 wheel due to the helper spring that it utilizes, thus also needing a small spacer or removal of the helper spring (since the CS already uses linear race springs) to raise the spring perch up above the wheel & tire.

Does the V3 have the same problem like the CS? I am planning to run 18x10 +25 with 265/35 RS3s in the front for next season, will there be any clearence problem? I test fitted the wheels and drove around for a couple days and haven't noticed any rubbing, just want to make sure tho... Thanks..

[mkPOTO]

Originally Posted by bbs_lm

Does the V3 have the same problem like the CS? I am planning to run 18x10 +25 with 265/35 RS3s in the front for next season, will there be any clearence problem? I test fitted the wheels and drove around for a couple days and haven't noticed any rubbing, just want to make sure tho... Thanks..

you should be fine, the ad08s from my research seem to be more squared which cause them to have issues

[Expert@ApexRaceParts]

Originally Posted by bbs_lm

Does the V3 have the same problem like the CS? I am planning to run 18x10 +25 with 265/35 RS3s in the front for next season, will there be any clearence problem? I test fitted the wheels and drove around for a couple days and haven't noticed any rubbing, just want to make sure tho... Thanks..

The KW V3s will have clearance issues with the 18x10" ET25 due to it's width if your spring perch is not above the wheel and tire. You would need a spacer if you are at a low ride height and the wheel is hitting the spring perch or the spring itself. We would suggest for you to switch to a 60mm linear race spring as it resolves the clearance issue for the 18x10" ET25 wheel.

Originally Posted by mkPOTO

you should be fine, the ad08s from my research seem to be more squared which cause them to have issues

The Hankook RS-3s are actually wider than the AD08s, and have a squared shoulder as well. They're one of the widest street tires I've seen.

[M3PO]

Originally Posted by bbs_lm

Does the V3 have the same problem like the CS? I am planning to run 18x10 +25 with 265/35 RS3s in the front for next season, will there be any clearence problem? I test fitted the wheels and drove around for a couple days and haven't noticed any rubbing, just want to make sure tho... Thanks..

Another member is running 18x10.5 +22 with a 275 RS3 on KW Clubsports with no spacers. I am running 18x10.5 +25 with a 275 RS3 and I need a 5mm spacer to clear my KW sleeve kit.

[BIU]

Sorry for the thread revival..

I am contemplating picking up a set of V3s and came about this thread..

Will this rubbing of the spring/perch occur if I go with 19x10 fronts ET20 with 275/30 Hankook V12s?

[ApexRaceParts]

Originally Posted by BIU

Sorry for the thread revival..

I am contemplating picking up a set of V3s and came about this thread..

Will this rubbing of the spring/perch occur if I go with 19x10 fronts ET20 with 275/30 Hankook V12s?

The fact that you are using 19" wheels compared to an 18" wheel with a smaller diameter lessens the possibility of rubbing on the spring perch. As the diameter of a wheel grows larger it also goes away from the strut. In clearing the spring perch an offset of ET20 will definitely help over using an ET25 and Hankook V12's do run much smaller than any of the other tires we are talking about in this thread. There is always the possibility of rubbing the spring or spring perch if it is positioned too low on the strut so spring perch location is very important keeping all of the other factors in mind as well.

[BIU]

I also had similiar thoughts..

Thanks for the confirmation