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#621
Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
by not fitting, do you mean sticking out, or are we talking about the inner dimensions as well? NOthing that a BFH can fix? I was thinking of going this route too, and don't mind if they stick out as I can always flare out the rears. I just wasn't sure if they'd fit the inner walls without tubbing.
46 mm offset TT2's go on but may need a little more BFH, and less likely any rolling . . .
Again, my previous statement is my personal opinion, based upon my personal taste.
#622
Originally Posted by FredoCamaro
Thnx man, I was also going to ask with the 19x12’s would the problem be in the inner fender or do you think they would stick out too much and hit the outer fender? And do you think that tubbing the F-body would make it fit?
The only fender mods I have so far is
-spacer
-completely rolled outer fender
-completely beat in (as much as I could by hand) inner fender with a hammer
Thnx again for your time!
The only fender mods I have so far is
-spacer
-completely rolled outer fender
-completely beat in (as much as I could by hand) inner fender with a hammer
Thnx again for your time!
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Here's info I got from Fiske regarding the berger super car wheels. I guess the rear 18x12 have a 19mm offset.
2 408918 18" Profil 13 Radial Spoke F730A18-4630
2 230835 Outer Rim 3.5 X 18 30 Hole
2 231885 Inner Rim 8.5 X 18 30 Hole
Rear = 12.0 X 18, +19mm Offset, List Price = $1,417.00 Each
2 408918 18" Profil 13 Radial Spoke F730A18-4630
2 230835 Outer Rim 3.5 X 18 30 Hole
2 231885 Inner Rim 8.5 X 18 30 Hole
Rear = 12.0 X 18, +19mm Offset, List Price = $1,417.00 Each
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got another question....
Is it good to run, lets say a smaller size tire in front and a wider tire in the back?? I was thinking like 255 front and 275 or 285 whichever I could fit on the rear....Is it good for the tread life??
Is it good to run, lets say a smaller size tire in front and a wider tire in the back?? I was thinking like 255 front and 275 or 285 whichever I could fit on the rear....Is it good for the tread life??
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If you mismatch the tire size you won't be able to rotate your tires which mean less tread life. The purpose of putting a wider tire in the rear is for better take off traction and for a more aggressive look... If you have a 9inch rim I would do 275 all around (especially if it’s your daily driver). Or if you want the rear tires to look wide do 285 rear and the 255 in the front...
Also look for a tire that is more square then rounded will help the illusion...
Also look for a tire that is more square then rounded will help the illusion...
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If you mismatch the tire size you won't be able to rotate your tires which mean less tread life. The purpose of putting a wider tire in the rear is for better take off traction and for a more aggressive look... If you have a 9inch rim I would do 275 all around (especially if it’s your daily driver). Or if you want the rear tires to look wide do 285 rear and the 255 in the front...
Also look for a tire that is more square then rounded will help the illusion...
Also look for a tire that is more square then rounded will help the illusion...
#630
Originally Posted by candlelit
question,
Tirerack.com is suggesting:
275/40/17 for a 17x10.5" rim
245/45/17 for a 17x9" rim
will these work?
Tirerack.com is suggesting:
275/40/17 for a 17x10.5" rim
245/45/17 for a 17x9" rim
will these work?
the 9" wheel can run a 275/40ZR17
the 10.5" wheel can run a 315/35ZR17
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Hey yall, just a few questions
Im looking to get a set of CCW 505's for my '99 T/A. I assume, since they are not on the site, they dont make them in 17" sizes so Im gonna go with the 18's and was just wondering which widths yall would reccomend. Im pretty set on 18x11 (but am open to opinions) for the back but Im not sure which width wheel and what size tire for the front. I wanted to put GS-D3 315s on the back, but since they dont make them in 18" size 295 looks like my choice. (correct me if Im wrong please) Also will there be any definate fitment issues with this combo of the CCW's and the GS-D3's on the car. Thanks for any help.
Jason
Im looking to get a set of CCW 505's for my '99 T/A. I assume, since they are not on the site, they dont make them in 17" sizes so Im gonna go with the 18's and was just wondering which widths yall would reccomend. Im pretty set on 18x11 (but am open to opinions) for the back but Im not sure which width wheel and what size tire for the front. I wanted to put GS-D3 315s on the back, but since they dont make them in 18" size 295 looks like my choice. (correct me if Im wrong please) Also will there be any definate fitment issues with this combo of the CCW's and the GS-D3's on the car. Thanks for any help.
Jason
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#634
Originally Posted by F-117HWK
Hey yall, just a few questions
Im looking to get a set of CCW 505's for my '99 T/A. I assume, since they are not on the site, they dont make them in 17" sizes so Im gonna go with the 18's and was just wondering which widths yall would reccomend. Im pretty set on 18x11 (but am open to opinions) for the back but Im not sure which width wheel and what size tire for the front. I wanted to put GS-D3 315s on the back, but since they dont make them in 18" size 295 looks like my choice. (correct me if Im wrong please) Also will there be any definate fitment issues with this combo of the CCW's and the GS-D3's on the car. Thanks for any help.
Jason
Im looking to get a set of CCW 505's for my '99 T/A. I assume, since they are not on the site, they dont make them in 17" sizes so Im gonna go with the 18's and was just wondering which widths yall would reccomend. Im pretty set on 18x11 (but am open to opinions) for the back but Im not sure which width wheel and what size tire for the front. I wanted to put GS-D3 315s on the back, but since they dont make them in 18" size 295 looks like my choice. (correct me if Im wrong please) Also will there be any definate fitment issues with this combo of the CCW's and the GS-D3's on the car. Thanks for any help.
Jason
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
IMHO, a 18" x 9.5" front with a 275/35ZR18 and a 18" x 10.5" rear with a 295/35ZR18
Thanks Again,
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Originally Posted by Xsta Z 28
There are a few 315/30ZR18 tires out there, such as the Michelin Pilot Sport @ $417, each.
I alsways assumed CCW would make a wheel any size you wanted . . . . OK then, I guess if those were my oly choices I'd run a 10" front and the 11" rear.
I alsways assumed CCW would make a wheel any size you wanted . . . . OK then, I guess if those were my oly choices I'd run a 10" front and the 11" rear.
Jason
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Yeah, Jason I'm in the same boat as you. I'm about to get my wheels made, but want to get the best width as possible. I'm still debating between 19x13, 18x11 and 18x12 for the rear. Costs me the same to have either wheel made, but when looking at the tires, there arent as many choices as Xsta said above.
I really love the GSD3 tires but they only make them in a 295 at the widest. I also read that they may be discontinuing that tire, I hope thats not true.
I'm shooting for close to 500RWHP so I'd like to have something that will grab.
I really love the GSD3 tires but they only make them in a 295 at the widest. I also read that they may be discontinuing that tire, I hope thats not true.
I'm shooting for close to 500RWHP so I'd like to have something that will grab.
#639
Originally Posted by F-117HWK
Yea Im gonna call them and ask to be sure but I was just initially going with what they listed as available. Also, would you reccomend gettin 17" instead of 18" if they make them or will that difference not really affect the fitment as far as rubbing and the like? And with the 10" in the front would you still stick with the 275? As always, thanks for the info and sorry to ask so many questions but I want as much info as possible before dropping around 4000 on wheels and tires
Jason
Jason
Beleive me I know what it is like to unload $4,000 on wheels . . .
#640
Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
Yeah, Jason I'm in the same boat as you. I'm about to get my wheels made, but want to get the best width as possible. I'm still debating between 19x13, 18x11 and 18x12 for the rear. Costs me the same to have either wheel made, but when looking at the tires, there arent as many choices as Xsta said above.
I really love the GSD3 tires but they only make them in a 295 at the widest. I also read that they may be discontinuing that tire, I hope thats not true.
I'm shooting for close to 500RWHP so I'd like to have something that will grab.
I really love the GSD3 tires but they only make them in a 295 at the widest. I also read that they may be discontinuing that tire, I hope thats not true.
I'm shooting for close to 500RWHP so I'd like to have something that will grab.