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Originally Posted by dogbone
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Originally Posted by Kelse92
Quick question, we've probably already discussed it in here but is anyone running 11" square with 285/30/18 or is it a lost cause up front?? slicer ??
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Originally Posted by dparm
dogbone runs those sizes on his E90.
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I run 10.5" ET25 Titan7 square. I've never had an 11" rim on my car, so i don't know what the deal there is.
Ultimately, it depends on the suspension and length of spring you use (and how low the car sits)......and if you use a spacer.....and.....what else am i forgetting.....oh yeah....camber.....and....yeah.....a lot of things affect what setup you can run in the front.
As far as I know, a 285 does not fit on stock suspension on the front. And something tells me that the 11" rim is a problem on stock front suspension too.
Aftermarket, you have some options, but again spring length and the placement of the lower spring perch is key.
In all cases, once you start running rims/rubber this fat, you can kiss your fender liners goodbye in the front.
Also, 285 means different things to different tire companies. A 285 in BFGoodrich land is super fat compared to other brands of tires. A 285 BFG R1S is as wide as a 305 Pirelli slick......that makes total sense....... |
I agree with most of what you wrote - however stock suspension has more clearance than most aftermarket suspension as the spring is progressive and the perch sits completely above the tire. The only aftermarket suspension that has more space is one with short springs and a strut diameter less than stock.
If you can fit a 305, you should be able to fit an 11" wheel. The reality is that your 305 tire is wider than your 10.5" wheel. Therefore an 11" wheel isn't going to make a drastic difference in fitment. The wider wheel will better support the sidewall.
Some pics of 11" with 295
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...df807d31_b.jpg[/img]GT4 fitment by slicerM, on Flickr
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...3d5fbe3f_b.jpg[/img]GT4 fitment by slicerM, on Flickr
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...4cf0f12d_b.jpg[/img]GT4 by slicerM, on Flickr
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...434afd22_b.jpg[/img]GT4 by slicerM, on Flickr
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c28e4cd6_b.jpg[/img]GT4 by slicerM, on Flickr
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...8dc1e5ab_b.jpg[/img]GT4 by slicerM, on Flickr
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...5b8e5107_b.jpg[/img]GT4 by slicerM, on Flickr