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Old 04-12-2011, 12:58 AM
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I want to know about your setup; shocks/spring/tire size & wheel and if youre having problems with clearance..

I've been into cars that the tires touch the fender/wheel well and I really hated it!!

I'm in the process of shopping shock and springs. Bilstein/Konis/Strano springs or stock..

My tires are 285/35R18 nitto's 555 rear and front 245/40R18..
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Wheel offset?
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38mm...
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Originally Posted by Johnnystock
I want to know about your setup; shocks/spring/tire size & wheel and if youre having problems with clearance..

I've been into cars that the tires touch the fender/wheel well and I really hated it!!

I'm in the process of shopping shock and springs. Bilstein/Konis/Strano springs or stock..

My tires are 285/35R18 nitto's 555 rear and front 245/40R18..

Johnnystock, how do you like those 285/35/18 555r i assume? I

have BMR 1.25 springs and will have 18x9.5 C5 Z06 on all fours with 275/35/18. Fits perfect. No issues.
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^^You mean you have em now with with BMR springs and you dont have rubbing issue??

..yes I love my 285/35R18 555s
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C5 Z06 rims, fronts are 17x9.5, 54 mm offset, 275/40/17. Rears are 18x10.5, 56 mm offset, 295/35/18. I just recently installed strano springs. I have no issues at all up front. The rears liked to rub when I take a turn hard, but that happened even before I installed the springs. I just took a hammer and beat the **** out of the inside of the wheel well where it was rubbing. They don't rub at all now even with aggressive cornering. Might remove the 1/8" spacer I have on the rears now
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I'll try the BFH mod if it rubs..




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