Question about lowering and tire fitments - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Thataznguy001 · 11-04-2014, 04:14 PM

Hi I was wondering if anybody can give me any insights on a couple of clearance issues,
I'm planning on running a square setups with enkei raijin 18.9.5 +45. I was reading somewhere that you need to be lowered on coils or springs for at least 1.5 inch for no clearance issue? Tire size that I'm planning is 255/35/r18 all four.
would this set up work for stock springs and stock suspension?
If i have to resort to coils or springs what would be my best choice? I'm thinking about RSR super down springs for the time being.
Any advice is appreciated.

Leonardo · 11-04-2014, 08:14 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35463

There is infoinformation that pertains to your setup. Don't think springs and 255 will work in the front. Requires coils.

8R6 · 11-04-2014, 08:46 PM

that will rub with just lowering springs. you'll need coilovers to get clearance. besides, whats the point of having 255 tires and 9.5 wheels on a stock set up? thats too much tire and will just slow down your car

Thataznguy001 · 11-06-2014, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BRGT86

that will rub with just lowering springs. you'll need coilovers to get clearance. besides, whats the point of having 255 tires and 9.5 wheels on a stock set up? thats too much tire and will just slow down your car

thanks for the input, so would it clear on a 17x9 +45 all around set up on stock susps and maybe some springs?

ZionsWrath · 11-06-2014, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Thataznguy001

thanks for the input, so would it clear on a 17x9 +45 all around set up on stock susps and maybe some springs?

This guy said he needs 3mm spacer to clear 17x9 +45
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48453

This guy running what you want but has coilovers
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63268

Thataznguy001 · 11-06-2014, 03:44 PM

[QUOTE=ZionsWrath;2012491]This guy said he needs 3mm spacer to clear 17x9 +45
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48453

so if i were to run his setup
would these spacers do the trick for the front?
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Macht-Schnell-Competition-Wheel-Spacer/dp/B00MQWLKIQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415306621&sr=8-2&keywords=3mm+spacer"]Amazon.com: Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacer Kit - 3mm Hubcentric Spacers + Black Extended 12mm Lug Bolts: Automotive[/ame]

ZionsWrath · 11-06-2014, 03:57 PM

[quote=Thataznguy001;2012989]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

This guy said he needs 3mm spacer to clear 17x9 +45
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48453

so if i were to run his setup
would these spacers do the trick for the front?
Amazon.com: Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacer Kit - 3mm Hubcentric Spacers + Black Extended 12mm Lug Bolts: Automotive

those look like bolts for german cars, I don't think they are studs.

phrosty · 11-06-2014, 04:18 PM

18x8+45 wheels will *just* clear the stock suspension. with 8.5" you might need a small spacer up front, and definitely with 9".

9" wheels will look a little weird if it's not lowered, and provide way too much grip for a stock car. It'll slow you down.

ZionsWrath · 11-06-2014, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrosty

18x8+45 wheels will *just* clear the stock suspension. with 8.5" you might need a small spacer up front, and definitely with 9".

9" wheels will look a little weird if it's not lowered, and provide way too much grip for a stock car. It'll slow you down.

18x8.5 + 45 with 235/40/18 clears fine with oem camber bolts

BRZ21 · 11-07-2014, 12:47 PM

i have enkei kojins with the same specs, 18x9.5 in the rear and 18x8.5 up front.

stock suspension

the rear fit fine, the fronts have less than a pinky width of space between the tire and spring.

18x9.5 wont fit up front with a narrower spring

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phrosty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 806 Thanks: 202 Thanked 320 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	18x8+45 wheels will just clear the stock suspension. with 8.5" you might need a small spacer up front, and definitely with 9". 9" wheels will look a little weird if it's not lowered, and provide way too much grip for a stock car. It'll slow you down. __________________ 2013 Whiteout 6AT FR-S \| Perrin Inlet Tube + 2.75" CAI \| OpenFlash Header \| P&L Catback \| 4.88 Final Drive \| Dialed in OFT 2.0x Stage 2 E85 \| 18x8 Enkei Raijin + 225/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport \| 17x7 Stock + 215/45 Michelin X-Ice Xi-2

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Thataznguy001 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: Whiteout FRS 2014 Location: United States Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	[QUOTE=ZionsWrath;2012491]This guy said he needs 3mm spacer to clear 17x9 +45 http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48453 so if i were to run his setup would these spacers do the trick for the front? [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Macht-Schnell-Competition-Wheel-Spacer/dp/B00MQWLKIQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415306621&sr=8-2&keywords=3mm+spacer"]Amazon.com: Macht Schnell Competition Wheel Spacer Kit - 3mm Hubcentric Spacers + Black Extended 12mm Lug Bolts: Automotive[/ame]

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