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Wheel Directory: Rota RT5 18x9.5 +38
![]() Hey guys here are some quick pics that were taken of my car recently with my new wheels. The specs are: Rota RT5s 18x9.5+38 Square in Hyper Black Achilles ATR sport 265-35-18 square The achilles tires were thrown on so the car could make it to a large show here in FL, stickier RS3's coming soon. Fenders were rolled for extra clearance as the car is "autocrossed" regularly and I want to begin running some SCCA events to get some real seat time along with some local guys. I wanted a flush and aggressive stance that was fully functional for the track. The car does have a CS replica polyurethane lip now too but I didn't receive it in time for the show. Please excuse the crappy cell pics, professional pics are to follow soon. Last edited by DarrenDriven; 05-11-2014 at 05:08 PM. |
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How much did the fender rolling help in terms of clearance. I know they are " rolled " from the factory but how much room for improvement is there?
Looks great!
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It helped a good deal. I only rubbed in the rear under terrible road conditions or large, deep bumps at high speed on the highway. Even then it was a very very slight rub and never showed any real markings on the tires. Now it doesn't rub at all under any circumstances. |
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Looks good with those tires. I'm considering going 245 with a new set up, but thinking of going 9.5 +30 rear and 9.5+35 front. Do you think that set up will work with 245s all around.
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245's will work well and provide some extra clearance. It will have a light stretch to it as well.
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New pic found today from a local show with my old center caps
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so no problems in the front? no strut or fender clearance issues? Do you think if you were slightly higher, the rear would of been fine without rolling?
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Zero problems in the front, I have coilovers obviously so I have more than enough clearance. I dont rub under any circumstances even at full lock. If I went a little bit higher I am sure I never would hit at all, but I do have 10k front and rear spring rates so your milage may vary. I do prefer the rake stance it has now, so I am more than happy.
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Thanks, definitely looks good. I am also going for a flush yet functional look but I am gonna go with 245 35 18 on 18x9.5 +40 hopefully all works out without much work. |
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very nice, i likey!!
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Camber?
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