Meaty Tire Thread

[Sherb]

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[whataboutbob]

295/35R18 NT05 on 18x9.5et45 PF01.

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by sr86

Anyone tried using Nitto tires NT555r? Hows the great and performance of it?

I have the Nitto Invo's and the quality of them is great. They work as advertised and I do plan on sticking with the brand. My next set will be some of those track tires they sell

[brz11b]

Originally Posted by koukiboss

Been wanting to play in this thread for a while!

18x9.5 et38

265/35/18 Dunlop DZ102

loving this setup, can you tell me what your suspension setup is. I have these same size rpf1's ans I'm trying to find the right coil and lca setup.

[SmartedPanda]

Originally Posted by TRDGriffon

255s on my 2016

That's like the perfect drop, wheel specs? spring? coilovers? LCA? camber ratings?

[Victoria SiR]

Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

That's like the perfect drop, wheel specs? spring? coilovers? LCA? camber ratings?

Let me help you out there:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...44#post2529344

[Jive Turkey]

its like everyone disregards first post, entire thread, build threads, and just quotes photos with questions that have been answered a million times.

Originally Posted by brz11b

loving this setup, can you tell me what your suspension setup is. I have these same size rpf1's ans I'm trying to find the right coil and lca setup.

what is the "right" coil setup?

basically any coilover on the market will get you the drop you want. what you should be concerned with is built quality/dampening/spring rate/street ride and not aesthetics. if you don't care about any of the technical info just go with the taiwanese stuff everyone runs because it will get you the look for not a lot and will just make the car stiff.

if you just want a good streetable coilover that "entry level" then get RCE tarmac zero with upgraded spring rates or if thats too much look into ST coilovers. if you have a bit more to play with pick up a set of KW V3, can be found for not THAT much. Will need tophats too.

also depends on if this will be driven all year round and where you live. most cheap stuff goes to shit really fast and will seize.

i would recommend SPC LCA if on a budget and don't care for bling (its what i run) or SPL if you have money to blow and want the best.

Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

That's like the perfect drop, wheel specs? spring? coilovers? LCA? camber ratings?

[Jive Turkey]

Originally Posted by swarb

Anyone remove the rubber trim around the rear fenders? Is it painted under? I am having rubbing issues and not sure if it is the rubber trim or the bumper tab. Possibly both.

are you talking about the seam-sealer on the lip?

you may want to roll your rear fenders if you're rubbing on that. the rear bumper tab will continue to shave down as you rub so you should see what you're rubbing on in there.

[ShootinPutin]

Originally Posted by DIM

Finally got some new shoes for it! Enkei RS05RR's wrapped in MSS 265/35.

Are you on springs or coilovers?

[Jive Turkey]

Originally Posted by ShootinPutin

Are you on springs or coilovers?

265 tires up front = coilover....

[2.superslownj]

255/35.. Going 265 in spring

[TRDGriffon]

Originally Posted by SmartedPanda

That's like the perfect drop, wheel specs? spring? coilovers? LCA? camber ratings?

Thanks! Sorry for the late reply but the wheels are 18x9.5 et38, 255/35R18 tires, running coilovers and adjustable lcas. 1.6 degrees of camber up front and 2.8 in the rear.

[HachiRo]

Anyone running RS3s on 17x9? I'm wondering if I should go 255 or 245. I like the square tire look, will be doing spirited driving, but I'm definitely too amateur to notice the difference in grip I'm sure. Would it still be a better future investment to go 255?

[Jive Turkey]

Originally Posted by TRDGriffon

Thanks! Sorry for the late reply but the wheels are 18x9.5 et38, 255/35R18 tires, running coilovers and adjustable lcas. 1.6 degrees of camber up front and 2.8 in the rear.

why so much camber in rear?

Originally Posted by HachiRo

Anyone running RS3s on 17x9? I'm wondering if I should go 255 or 245. I like the square tire look, will be doing spirited driving, but I'm definitely too amateur to notice the difference in grip I'm sure. Would it still be a better future investment to go 255?

both will be square, no you won't be able to tell at all.

here is a 255 rs3 on a 17x9 on a friends STi. I think this is a 40 sidewall.



here is 245/45 rs3 on 17x9 on an s2000 my friend has.