my 315's wont fit, anyone else Roll fenders to fit?
08-02-2011, 02:26 PM
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carlos, thanks for the pics! if i clearance my fenders that much, i should be OK.
lol chris thanks for the DIY confidence, i'll be sure to heat the paint.
lmao grimreaper, this tire is Bigger than some truck tires i've seen! the sidewall is just bigger on all drag radial's. and i agree it looks a little odd.
maroboy, i had to BFH inner fender big time. i havent got to roll fenders yet, i should be ok though afterward. i still get some rubbing after the bfh when i take corners nascar style.lol
lol chris thanks for the DIY confidence, i'll be sure to heat the paint.
lmao grimreaper, this tire is Bigger than some truck tires i've seen! the sidewall is just bigger on all drag radial's. and i agree it looks a little odd.
maroboy, i had to BFH inner fender big time. i havent got to roll fenders yet, i should be ok though afterward. i still get some rubbing after the bfh when i take corners nascar style.lol
08-02-2011, 02:48 PM
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my front tire is a 275/35-18, this is as big as anyone should go. i have slight rubbing when i go lock-to-lock
i do want to lower the front about an inch though
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08-02-2011, 02:53 PM
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thanks for all the help and ideas, i will be rolling the fenders very soon!
i will give updates soon, and with more pics
also i forgot to mention those of you looking at this tire, it is AWSOME! the two weeks I drove it before i started having an issue, was fantastic. the rubber of the tire to the touch is like a tennis shoe, its so gummy.
im H/C/I car 440 hp 4.10 gears and on nitto 555 275/40-17 street tires i could spin the tires in 2nd or 3rd gear. As fun as that is, i wanted to hook, thats why i went with this new tire and now it will dead hook 1st gear. lol it feels like a wheel stander (just wishful thinking)
i will give updates soon, and with more pics
also i forgot to mention those of you looking at this tire, it is AWSOME! the two weeks I drove it before i started having an issue, was fantastic. the rubber of the tire to the touch is like a tennis shoe, its so gummy.
im H/C/I car 440 hp 4.10 gears and on nitto 555 275/40-17 street tires i could spin the tires in 2nd or 3rd gear. As fun as that is, i wanted to hook, thats why i went with this new tire and now it will dead hook 1st gear. lol it feels like a wheel stander (just wishful thinking)
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08-03-2011, 09:19 AM
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a lowered car with 315's requires one to roll the fenders, spacing matters too, it doesnt help ur tire is a lil taller aswell
After i had my eibachs on, it took me 2 weeks to realize that this isn't going to work so i went back to stock height, I felt that modifying my body just wasn't really worth it. Also had to shave off my bumpstops in order for my rims to fit
However with that being said, ur height and tires complement ur car very well. Hope you solve your issue, just wasn't fo' me GL OP
After i had my eibachs on, it took me 2 weeks to realize that this isn't going to work so i went back to stock height, I felt that modifying my body just wasn't really worth it. Also had to shave off my bumpstops in order for my rims to fit
However with that being said, ur height and tires complement ur car very well. Hope you solve your issue, just wasn't fo' me GL OP
08-05-2011, 06:50 AM
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I welded a hub centric 1/2" spacer to the inside of the wheeel using a centering jig I machined.
....carefully....