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oh96s · 08-06-2015, 12:22 AM

Hey guys! I finally got rid of my prius tires and the OEM wheels on my FR-S! Im super happy on how these XXR 527's came out! These are 18x8.75 +35! These are wrapped in some 215/40's! Minimal stretch but i love it! However, im starting to wish i would've done +20 in the rear since i plan on lowering the car 2 inches. The rear is a couple centimeters from flush. When i lower it, will i need to add spacers in order to have it perfectly flush? I know the front will be perfect since there is a bit of poke right now, but the back is what im worried about. I was thinking of maybe throwing some 15mm spacers in the rear. Let me know what you guys think!

swarb · 08-06-2015, 12:33 AM

Everyone's definition of flush is different.
Lower first, then spacers after. 5mm should get you most of the way there. 15mm requires bolt on spacers or extended studs.

oh96s · 08-06-2015, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swarb

Everyone's definition of flush is different.
Lower first, then spacers after. 5mm should get you most of the way there. 15mm requires bolt on spacers or extended studs.

How bad are bolt on spacers?

swarb · 08-06-2015, 01:18 AM

I personally am fine with them. The "correct" way is buying the right sized wheels or buy extended studs and add slip on spacers.
Many people don't like them because of bolts on top of bolts with thin nuts, makes more failure points, and people usually cheap out and buy the cheapest possible(they are not cheap). You might even be better off just buying another pair at +20. Read up on it and find out if they are safe for you.

mav1178 · 08-06-2015, 03:27 AM

Minimal stretch?

215" on a 8.75" wide wheel is a pretty bad stretch.

-alex

pinski · 08-06-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

Minimal stretch?

215" on a 8.75" wide wheel is a pretty bad stretch.

-alex

That's what I'm thinking too. I run 235 on my 8.5" fronts.

OP - just think of the meats you could get on there. You could easily run 245s and it would give your car such an aggressive look. The only concern you may have then would be the fronts grabbing the fender liner at full lock.

SlammedSilly · 08-06-2015, 09:51 AM

i used to run 235/45's on a 16x10... that was minimal to me, haha

adamg · 08-06-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

Minimal stretch?

215" on a 8.75" wide wheel is a pretty bad stretch.

-alex

i run a 215 on a 10" wide wheel, thats a bad stretch. stop putting false information in peoples heads 215 on a 8.75 is completely fine

mav1178 · 08-06-2015, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by adamg

i run a 215 on a 10" wide wheel, thats a bad stretch. stop putting false information in peoples heads 215 on a 8.75 is completely fine

"false information"? so what exactly is safe since I am giving out "false information"?

STV3 · 08-06-2015, 12:39 PM

Sighhh....

godzuki · 08-06-2015, 02:13 PM

Like swarb said, lower first worry about spacers later. Liking the wheels with the whiteout combo!

oh96s · 08-06-2015, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mav1178

"false information"? so what exactly is safe since I am giving out "false information"?

I actually agree with him. If you look at the wheel, there's hardly any stretch. I could run 18x10's on 215's. That's considered stretched.

SoCalArgento · 08-06-2015, 03:35 PM

OP- I'm liking the whiteout/gold combo as well 👍

Not to go off topic but does anyone have the actual weight of these ( XXR 527 18x8.75 +35)? I read of their site that they are estimated at approx. 23lbs?

Which makes me wonder if the XXR 550 in the same specs are the same weight even though they have more spokes.

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adamg · 08-06-2015, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oh96s

I actually agree with him. If you look at the wheel, there's hardly any stretch. I could run 18x10's on 215's. That's considered stretched.

08-06-2015, 12:22 AM	#1
oh96s Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: CA Posts: 22 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FR-S NEW WHEELS! Hey guys! I finally got rid of my prius tires and the OEM wheels on my FR-S! Im super happy on how these XXR 527's came out! These are 18x8.75 +35! These are wrapped in some 215/40's! Minimal stretch but i love it! However, im starting to wish i would've done +20 in the rear since i plan on lowering the car 2 inches. The rear is a couple centimeters from flush. When i lower it, will i need to add spacers in order to have it perfectly flush? I know the front will be perfect since there is a bit of poke right now, but the back is what im worried about. I was thinking of maybe throwing some 15mm spacers in the rear. Let me know what you guys think! Attached Images Last edited by oh96s; 08-06-2015 at 12:56 AM.

08-06-2015, 12:33 AM	#2
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Everyone's definition of flush is different. Lower first, then spacers after. 5mm should get you most of the way there. 15mm requires bolt on spacers or extended studs.

08-06-2015, 01:18 AM	#4
swarb Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,052 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,451 Times in 1,271 Posts Mentioned: 79 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personally am fine with them. The "correct" way is buying the right sized wheels or buy extended studs and add slip on spacers. Many people don't like them because of bolts on top of bolts with thin nuts, makes more failure points, and people usually cheap out and buy the cheapest possible(they are not cheap). You might even be better off just buying another pair at +20. Read up on it and find out if they are safe for you.

08-06-2015, 03:27 AM	#5
mav1178 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2005 Toyota Camry Location: 91745 Posts: 6,562 Thanks: 493 Thanked 6,097 Times in 3,029 Posts Mentioned: 95 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Minimal stretch? 215" on a 8.75" wide wheel is a pretty bad stretch. -alex

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SlammedSilly Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2015 Ultramarine FR-S Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 382 Thanks: 550 Thanked 51 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i used to run 235/45's on a 16x10... that was minimal to me, haha

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STV3 Señor Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 1,607 Thanks: 1,103 Thanked 1,322 Times in 645 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	Sighhh....

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godzuki Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: frs Location: earth Posts: 68 Thanks: 33 Thanked 38 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like swarb said, lower first worry about spacers later. Liking the wheels with the whiteout combo!

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