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[mfbmike]

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I'll be following your lead on this depending how much rub I get being 9" wide vs. 9.5". I believe King Tut did not roll fenders.

Specs on your wheels?

The nt03's are 9.5" wide, 40 offset. You may be fine with 9" wide wheels.

Only rubs for me on hard cornering at this point. That rear bumper tab. lol.

You know where to reach me if you have any questions.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Specs on your wheels?

The nt03's are 9.5" wide, 40 offset. You may be fine with 9" wide wheels.

Only rubs for me on hard cornering at this point. That rear bumper tab. lol.

You know where to reach me if you have any questions.

18X9 +40 offset. Will be doing some tire shopping today Mike style

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[Fresh86]

Nice build so far keep us posted!

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

18X9 +40 offset. Will be doing some tire shopping today Mike style

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Gimme a sec, I will help you.

Originally Posted by Fresh86

Nice build so far keep us posted!

Thanks! Will do.

Hope to either get a friend to take some better shots of the car or invest in a camera for myself here soon.

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Gimme a sec, I will help you.



Thanks! Will do.

Hope to either get a friend to take some better shots of the car or invest in a camera for myself here soon.

Thanks!!

I have a friend who is willing to do a photo shoot anytime (professional photographer). When my car is back, we can do one.

[mfbmike]

Here are the 265/35 Michelin PSS on discount tire direct's site:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...5&rd=18&cs=265

Ouch. They are now 272$. They were 262$ a few weeks ago when I purchased. Not sure why the price hike. However, there is a found it lower link on the right hand side where you are able to inquire about a price match.

http://www.sears.com/michelin-pilot-...94000P?prdNo=1

I found them at Sears.com for 232$ at that time. Now they are priced at 262$. Not sure why the price hike here either. Sears was also running a 5% off special for online orders of tires at the time I purchased as well.

That sucks. You can still make 2 separate orders from Sears and use the "save50" coupon twice (it's 50$ off orders of 400$ or more).

Discount tire was willing to price match sears as well as match their coupon offer but obviously I wouldn't have to pay taxes, have to worry about picking them up from a local Sears having them shipped to my door and was able to support a good company with great customer service in discount tire.

I realize now I got super lucky and caught them when Sears was running them for a great price online. You will still save money though having them price match.

A google search for the tire in this size is how I found Sears. Your google search may result in another retailer selling them for lower, which discount tire will price match.

Good luck!

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Here are the 265/35 Michelin PSS on discount tire direct's site:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...5&rd=18&cs=265

Ouch. They are now 272$. They were 262$ a few weeks ago when I purchased. Not sure why the price hike. However, there is a found it lower link on the right hand side where you are able to inquire about a price match.

http://www.sears.com/michelin-pilot-...94000P?prdNo=1

I found them at Sears.com for 232$ at that time. Now they are priced at 262$. Not sure why the price hike here either. Sears was also running a 5% off special for online orders of tires at the time I purchased as well.

That sucks. You can still make 2 separate orders from Sears and use the "save50" coupon twice (it's 50$ off orders of 400$ or more).

Discount tire was willing to price match sears as well as match their coupon offer but obviously I wouldn't have to pay taxes, have to worry about picking them up from a local Sears having them shipped to my door and was able to support a good company with great customer service in discount tire.

I realize now I got super lucky and caught them when Sears was running them for a great price online. You will still save money though having them price match.

A google search for the tire in this size is how I found Sears. Your google search may result in another retailer selling them for lower, which discount tire will price match.

Good luck!

I sent you a text message, check it out

[lp87]

Looks sweet from what I can see. More pics mang!

[wholeeoh]

Looking good. Front wheels look real aggressive lol

[mfbmike]

Originally Posted by lp87

Looks sweet from what I can see. More pics mang!

Originally Posted by wholeeoh

Looking good. Front wheels look real aggressive lol

Thanks guys.

It's a pretty aggressive setup. However, still very much functional. That's what I wanted to accomplish and I think I've done that.



TRD spoiler install likely going to happen this weekend. Can't wait.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Here are the 265/35 Michelin PSS on discount tire direct's site:

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...5&rd=18&cs=265

Ouch. They are now 272$. They were 262$ a few weeks ago when I purchased. Not sure why the price hike. However, there is a found it lower link on the right hand side where you are able to inquire about a price match.

http://www.sears.com/michelin-pilot-...94000P?prdNo=1

I found them at Sears.com for 232$ at that time. Now they are priced at 262$. Not sure why the price hike here either. Sears was also running a 5% off special for online orders of tires at the time I purchased as well.

That sucks. You can still make 2 separate orders from Sears and use the "save50" coupon twice (it's 50$ off orders of 400$ or more).

Discount tire was willing to price match sears as well as match their coupon offer but obviously I wouldn't have to pay taxes, have to worry about picking them up from a local Sears having them shipped to my door and was able to support a good company with great customer service in discount tire.

I realize now I got super lucky and caught them when Sears was running them for a great price online. You will still save money though having them price match.

A google search for the tire in this size is how I found Sears. Your google search may result in another retailer selling them for lower, which discount tire will price match.

Good luck!

I think I still beat that price at this website:

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....4639&pID=25629

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by mfbmike

Got the front fenders rolled and the car dialed in today at Apex Alignment. Will post before and after alignment specs - left the printouts in the car. lol.

Can you take pictures of what the rolling job in the front fenders looks like?

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I'll be following your lead on this depending how much rub I get being 9" wide vs. 9.5". I believe King Tut did not roll fenders.

I did roll my rear fenders, but I don't have issues with the fender area. I am actually still rubbing the metal area where the fender and rear bumper meet under big compression situations. There is metal strutcure in there that holds the black plastic piece that secures the rear bumper. I have trimmed some of it away, but I need to trim more.