WHAT STRETCH??????? THERES 0 STRETCH TO THAT^That's more stretch than I would personally want. I'm not saying it's unsafe, just that I'd prefer a 245. However, I don't think a 265 is necessary on a street car.
WHAT STRETCH??????? THERES 0 STRETCH TO THAT^That's more stretch than I would personally want. I'm not saying it's unsafe, just that I'd prefer a 245. However, I don't think a 265 is necessary on a street car.
$20 you'll have bacon fenders soonI am getting some rubbing on medium bumps.
I have Dinan coilovers and 034 dynamic camber mounts.
I plan on raising it half an inch in the front. Maybe a quarter in the rear. Could possibly just do fender screw mod.
Wheel feels so light after the 26 lb wheels with 245/40 tire. The 265's have a shorter sidewall, so although I haven't driven aggressively yet, it feels much easier to turn and much sharper.
I like a meatier tire for more rim protection from both curbing and potholes. If I could, I would have gone 275/35 which is almost exact same sidewall height as the 245/40. But regardless of the fact that it just won't fit, glad I went 265 for the shorter sidewall and improved response.
Crazy how things just spin out of control.
Original intent was just to get wheels that would fit the Stoptech 355mm kit. Didn't want spacers because ocd reasons.
8.5" with 245 would have worked, but damn, reading about and seeing Mk7's with 9" and 265 made me salivate. Was going to get new setup anyways, had to just go for it. Figured with increased camber, should be fine.
Unfortunately, getting 18x9 in a lightweight wheel is very slim pickins. Pretty much just Rse11R, Rennform or Freeform. Didn't like the Freeform bronze and silver. Neuspeed were $390 per. So only 1 option left.
Not bad, BUT how much do the tires weigh and/or the wheel/tire setup now?Just went Rennform 18x9. Weigh 18.9lbs per Konig. Wrapped in 265/35 FK510
Bbk going on Friday so wheels don't look so empty.
Not sure what that is, but if it's what I'm thinking, you're probably right$20 you'll have bacon fenders soon
Not bad, BUT how much do the tires weigh and/or the wheel/tire setup now?
WHAT STRETCH??????? THERES 0 STRETCH TO THAT
There definitely is a slight stretch. 235 on a 9" wheel is definitely a little stretched. I'm not sure what you're trying to argue here.
He's probably poking fun at people that scream and run from any form of stretch because they have in their heads that it's dangerous. We're not popping a 215/45 on a 10.5" wheel here. A 235/40 on a 9" is completely within manufacturer recommendations, but visually anything less than square is not for a lot of people. That's just fine haha.
yeah it's all within limits. My personal rule is that if i let the wheel/tire fall on its face in the garage and the rim is in danger of getting scratched, there's too much stretch. I toss wheels/tires around at home and at the track way too much to ever be worried about damaging a rim in transport or when one rolls away in paddock.He's probably poking fun at people that scream and run from any form of stretch because they have in their heads that it's dangerous. We're not popping a 215/45 on a 10.5" wheel here. A 235/40 on a 9" is completely within manufacturer recommendations, but visually anything less than square is not for a lot of people. That's just fine haha.
Wait a minute, I been limiting myself to nothing wider than 8.5, how does a 9 work? The specs I researched on here for no rub being lowered on springs:
19x8.5 et42 front 245 tire (front)
19x8.5 et35 rear 245 tire as well
Also found a 18x8 et35 fits with 225 wide tire. I tried that originally with my first set wheels, which were stolen. Insurance replaced and I went with a 18x8.5 et 45, 225 tire. I still have gap and can't stand it. About to get some BBS wheels (or some 57CR's I found at a crazy low price) and would really like to be flush without using spacers.
I don't even know what my camber is, been trying to get it on an alignment rack, but 4 shops so far and none of them were low enough to get my car on it. This baffles me as I am only on springs. I need it checked so I am going to road trip this weekend until I find a place that can get it on there. I hear the front is not adjustable? So it's factory plus the 1.5 drop. Looks like about a 1/2 to 1 in the front, and rear is more by a good bit.
If you need perspective on the difference between any two wheel fits, this site should be burnt into everyone's brains by now:
https://www.willtheyfit.com/
I use this for wheels only, but I'll still put in the correct tire size. It tries to show a tire profile but since brands vary so much in section width and rim protector designs, it's not as helpful there.