To those running 18x9.5" up front..question

[Dan@AWD]

Originally Posted by John.Hong

No im not low at all. Im porbably like 1.5 lower than stock. Mind you I am on 18s as well. and 9.5 +35 offset pokes alot upfront lol

What are you lowered on? You have any pics of the poke up front?

[John.Hong]

Originally Posted by Dan@AWD

What are you lowered on? You have any pics of the poke up front?

BC coils. I dont but Ill try to take some later!

[lp87]

Originally Posted by John.Hong

Thanks! I'll try. Ground clearance is definitely not an issue. I kept it as functional as i could whilst looking good

Not worried about ground clearance just want to get an idea of how much lower than stock you are. Stock ground to subframe is 6"

[Chase Bays]

Originally Posted by OICU812

That looks damn good what could you on?

Could = Coils I assume =)

Buddy Club Racing Spec Damper, they're awesome.

[1slowbrz]

I'm afraid to get the 275 35 18 rivals in the rear and they super poke, but I would love if they fit. Since I can't get them in 265's.

[OICU812]

Some comments make me think of 265/35/18 now hmmm..

[OICU812]

Ok nvm Definetely going coil route picked up a set of KWV3 with vorshlagg plates for a decent price..

One last question from those doing this already.

If I'm lowering say only an inch to 1.25" to retain as much useable stroke as possible what would I need to have for negative camber on front to safely clear with 18x9.5" front with 255/35/18? Likely on Michelin Pilot Super Sports btw...

Again this is 40 offset and I don't want crazy tire wear or weird shit happening when street driving lol.

[Deadpool_25]

I'm planning on Tein S-Tech springs with 18x9.5 +40 all around with Nitto Motivo (I think) 255/35/18. I'm looking for daily driving goodness: no rubbing, good performance, decently quiet, etc. Think this will work?

[adprokid]

We have this thread already

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15007

[Deadpool_25]

Originally Posted by adprokid

We have this thread already

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15007

Thanks. I'll post question there.

[Acree]

Originally Posted by DAMotorsports

You are right every tire is different. I'm speaking from moths of testing, and years of racing. You don't run a 275/35 squared set up without knowing what you doing. We are running the hankook RS3 now, but tested falcon, BFG R1, and Toyo....

As for the rivals they will fit like the rs3

Do you believe that running 18x9.5 +42 all around would clear a 10.2" tread width of the 275/35/18 for daily driving? I mean zero rubbing under any condition. Is that possible with that large of tire on this car and that wheel offset?

[DAMotorsports]

Originally Posted by Acree

Do you believe that running 18x9.5 +42 all around would clear a 10.2" tread width of the 275/35/18 for daily driving? I mean zero rubbing under any condition. Is that possible with that large of tire on this car and that wheel offset?

There is no straight answer because of a lot of factors come into play (coils, spring rates, height, camber and how you drive). I can say for my set up we are fine but i have taken the time to check and double check everything. I set up DesertFrs car with 265/35/18 he has 18/9.5/40 and he doesn't rub and he wants to go bigger. I went with a 48 knowing i could space it out if needed and i I used a 6mm spacer our test at cal speedway did not show any rubbing at our current height. Here is our build with the last few pics at cal speedway and the 86fest http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=45562

[OICU812]

Originally Posted by adprokid

We have this thread already

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15007

Seen it however it doesent discuss this size specifically not what people did to modify fenders, what camber nothing much else. Other then well... Everything else.

[OICU812]

Ok so are these the two sections people keep referring to that they're taking care of with more risky sizes?


Front: look like this is easy enough to bend in....?


Back: So are people dremeling around this clip? Just taking some off towards inner frame?