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I currently have 245 40 18 285 35 18 and I like it, but I want more in the front (happy with the rear, but wouldn't mind bigger) When I said "265 35" for the Front I had meant to write "275 35" in the front with 295 35 (or 295 30?) in the rear. My current set up (Continental ExtremeContact DWs) have about 4500 miles and 2 track days. They're fine. By the end of August, there will be 5 (maybe 6?) more track days on them, and another 3k miles. My desire is for them to last until the end of August, but realistically thinking early August. Thus I need to find a replacement set of tires and was thinking of going wider which would require new rims. I'm using OEM 18s right now. Thank you for your assistance
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You could do 275/35/18 DW's on 18x10" fronts and 295/35/18 DW's on 18x10.5" rears. That will fit. That size combo has been done |
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I can't seem to find the other car with 295/35/18 NT-05's on the rear, but there is this one
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...&postcount=120 |
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07-11-2011, 03:10 PM | #161 | |
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OMG Why do these look sexier than ANY other Apex wheel picture I've seen??
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Yes they are but these look sexier than the one on the SSII (not that that's not sexy, but these just look sexier)
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So running the 15mm spacer up front on the 18x10 ET25 with 275/35R18 tires worked? No rubbing? Didn't the wheel stick out quite a bit?
I have nearly the same suspension setup (GC conversion kit), running -2.5 up front with no more than a half inch of lowering. I've got the 18x10 with 275/35 NT01s up front and notice that the tire runs really close to the strut. Good to know you have the flexibility of running a spacer if needed. Quote:
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07-13-2011, 10:42 AM | #169 |
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Sorry, none right now, but I'll try to remember to snap a couple this weekend. Here you can see there's lots of room in front (it's close to the strut):
IMG_0267_DxO7D by dcstep, on Flickr
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07-14-2011, 10:48 AM | #170 | |
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Thanks, much appreciated! Alignment with the fender is the main thing. I guess my main concern is what happens under full compression, but if you haven't seen any rubbing, there must be enough room under the fender.
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The front with a 15mm spacer sticks out a smidge. I've never had it rub with this setup though: Here's a side shot to give you an idea of my ride height - I lowered it 1/2" from stock (no ZCP, obviously): The rear is flush with 12mm spacers. Again, no rubbing: Hope that helps! C
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Absolutely does, thanks for posting!
One last question (I promise)... given that these wheels are supposed to be direct fitment, any particular reason you chose to run spacers?
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He may have had the early 9.5" like I have. You need a spacer if you have aftermarket coil over or for looks if you're on stock suspenstion. The new 9.5" will fit without spacers.
Edit: looks like he's running 10" square. It's optional for the spacers.
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The spacers just make it flush, which is not a requirement for a track fitment. Flush puts you at risk of fender damage with wider tires, and car with lower ride heights.
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