Tire fitment issues in the rear

[ozafar]

Yes RCC SS1s come with camber plates.
Also I thought 5mm spacers don’t need stud replacements? Or is that a myth

[OkieSnuffBox]

Originally Posted by jongers

This thread successfully gave me a ton of anxiety/had me second guessing my setup before getting my wheels/suspension dialed in today. Ended up going to a shop to get the install + alignment done.

Had 18x9.5 +40 from my Gen 1 wrapped in 255/35. Actually transferred over the coilovers and the RLCA from the previous car as well.

Here's some pics after the install:






Posted in the other thread, but the specs after the alignment are -2.6/-2.7 in the front and -3 in the rear (went with -3 to be on the safe side with clearance). Keep in mind that I've had the rear inner fenders shaved.

The 255/35 Yokohama Advan Apex 601 that I'm currently on seem to run a bit thinner than other tires.

Do you have a pic of what you had to do to the inner fender?

[dragoontwo]

Originally Posted by CZ6T

ET38 would give you a more flush fitment I think. my 17x9 ET42 poke very slightly on stock suspension.

245 will fit fine on 8.5, but it might look a little bit bulky. 235/35/18 would be a more square look but is slightly smaller in diameter.

Wouldn't ET38 poke more than ET42?

[timurrrr]

Originally Posted by ozafar

Also I thought 5mm spacers don’t need stud replacements? Or is that a myth

The threads on the stock studs on the first gen are known to be pretty weak, and have just enough engagement when not using any spacers. I would strongly advise against running 5 mm spacers with stock length studs.

[jongers]

Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

Do you have a pic of what you had to do to the inner fender?

Was looking through my phone, and the one picture that I had is a little too dark to really show the details. If i take my wheels off this weekend, I'll try to snap a clear picture.

From what I remember, the tab that protrudes inwards needed to be shaved pretty significantly and some of the inner fender liner was cut in that area as well. I had someone that specializes in fender rolling in the socal area handle the cutting/shaving process.

[CZ6T]

Originally Posted by dragoontwo

Wouldn't ET38 poke more than ET42?

It would, but he's looking at an 8.5 instead of a 9 in wheel width, so it should have almost the same poke as my setup does in ET38.

[Scubadriver]

Originally Posted by ozafar

Yes RCC SS1s come with camber plates.
Also I thought 5mm spacers don’t need stud replacements? Or is that a myth

I just installed a set of RCE SS1s today. Pretty happy with how the install went. I only dropped it about 7/8". Ended up with about 2.2 degrees camber in back. Dialed in about 2.8 in the front. Should be a good starting point for the BRZ's first visit to the track.

I noted that the front studs seemed quite short and did not appear to offer sufficient length for any sort of spacer.

[Kona61]

Originally Posted by Scubadriver

I just installed a set of RCE SS1s today. Pretty happy with how the install went. I only dropped it about 7/8". Ended up with about 2.2 degrees camber in back. Dialed in about 2.8 in the front. Should be a good starting point for the BRZ's first visit to the track.

I noted that the front studs seemed quite short and did not appear to offer sufficient length for any sort of spacer.

That’s funny, I just installed mine today as well. I need to adjust it since the front is sitting with a gap of 3 fingers and the rear is at 2 (very scientific I know).

[Powersfrs]

Originally Posted by ozafar

That's actually very helpful info.

We know coilovers save at least 6mm compared to stock suspension.
And if your 9.5 et40 barely clears stock suspension (say 2mm?) that means 9.5 et45 should have no issues clearing coilovers.

And since 9.5 et45 will be 5mm more fender clearance, perhaps no fender rubbing for +45?

Any thoughts anyone?

+45 French kisses stock shocks
+45 on kw’s no issues plenty of clearance.
+45 on kw”s -2.2 camber no rubbing anywhere up front or out back with not too much drop.

[timurrrr]

Interesting info in this post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUVYYrJwM8/

19x9.5 et44 wrapped into ADVAN NEOVA AD09 245/35R19

[86man]

Originally Posted by timurrrr

Interesting info in this post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUVYYrJwM8/

19x9.5 et44 wrapped into ADVAN NEOVA AD09 245/35R19

Nice...I want to get Advan Racing GT Beyond in 18 x 9.5J an run 245/35 AD09

[Scubadriver]

Originally Posted by Kona61

That’s funny, I just installed mine today as well. I need to adjust it since the front is sitting with a gap of 3 fingers and the rear is at 2 (very scientific I know).

That's actually pretty good. I think a little forward rake is appropriate. Front of mine is about 3/8 lower than rear.

[Robertw]

Originally Posted by timurrrr

Interesting info in this post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZUVYYrJwM8/

19x9.5 et44 wrapped into ADVAN NEOVA AD09 245/35R19

So they cut out that section marked with the blue line?

[Kona61]

Originally Posted by jongers

Was looking through my phone, and the one picture that I had is a little too dark to really show the details. If i take my wheels off this weekend, I'll try to snap a clear picture.

From what I remember, the tab that protrudes inwards needed to be shaved pretty significantly and some of the inner fender liner was cut in that area as well. I had someone that specializes in fender rolling in the socal area handle the cutting/shaving process.

If Mr.Sexy did yours, which I assume he did, Ill be able to get similar pics as I have an appointment on Saturday with him.