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Old 12-27-2013, 12:15 PM
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It did rub on the back one time when I had 3 other guys in the car along with Paintball equipment and I hit a bump on the road going a bit to fast. Lol
Other than that, absolutely no issues. The wider tires make it look like it has a wide body kit from the back.
I remember seeing your car the last time you put pics up too, I love the tire size combo. Do you have any pics that show the wheels/tires/stance that's a little brighter? The dark wheels kinda blend with the shadow of the car.
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I will take brighter pics and post them....
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Thanks, I'm sure a few guys will appreciate a good look at it.
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Originally Posted by SStriker
Better Pics... H&R Springs with MM spacers - 285-35-18 Tires on back, 275-35-18 on Front.
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Are you able to run a 275 without rubbing when full lock?
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@liqidvenom.
I have zero issues with the front rubbing at full turn/lock.
That was my main concern when buying these tires. I first had them install one on front and had them do a full test rotation/turn. If they rubbed I would've said I don't want them. But IMO it sets of the car just right. I wish the rims were wider...
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Ok, here are different angles of the wheels. Hope this gives you a better idea how the tires fit. Inner fenders are dirty damn. I need to clean that up. lol

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those tires are shorter than stock size so that helps a lot.
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looks good aesthetically
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Thanks for the pics SStriker, I'm surprised how well the rear tires fit without bulging.
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if you use my kit feel free post a picture of it to my facebook!


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Question, i recently picked up an 03 cts as a daily. (Keep miles of the z06).

She needs to be lowered! And i need some spacers.

Can i get some insight for how wide of a spaced you guys are using?

Having 5 stud wheels sucks.
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Originally Posted by meine96ws6
Question, i recently picked up an 03 cts as a daily. (Keep miles of the z06).

She needs to be lowered! And i need some spacers.

Can i get some insight for how wide of a spaced you guys are using?

Having 5 stud wheels sucks.
Does it have nivomat shocks in the rear? If not you don't need spacers, just spring modification.
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5 or 6 lug you mean?

i would not recommend thicker than 1/4 on stock lugs. that's what i ran.
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I will start looking into modifying the spring, most the guys i have seen have done that.

Its a 5 stud hub, trying to get some.budget friendly 18/19" wheels. Anyone? Base c6 wheels?
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Originally Posted by meine96ws6
Having 5 stud wheels sucks.
What? More like having 6 stud wheels sucks!
Your wheel choices are much greater than ours.
They do make a 5 lug version of the V wheel though. I've seen it on several 07-08 STS models with left-over V brakes.
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some pics of an install i did last night.

this is the lowering solution along with 1 full coil off each spring, 1/4 cut off each bump stop, and reassembly



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That looks great!I think I might have to get some MM spacers.



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