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Old 01-03-2015, 02:24 PM
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I know some modification will be needed for these to fit, I read the sticky but can anyone walk me through exactly what I need to do. Appreciate the help guys
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Nothing much really. I'm running 10.5 z06 rear wheels and just hammered a little on inner fender. Very little though.
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I did the same^
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Any particular area I'm gonna have to hammer or just wait and see where it rubs, also I guess its worth mentioning I'll be running nitto nt555 295/45r18's on them if that makes a difference
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I run 295/35/18 on mine. I had to hammer out the wheel wwell lower towards the front.
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Awesome thanks man, first time I've ever went this wide on the rear, and considering the wheels and tires are a $1300 investment I don't want to mess anything up lol
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You may have to do more to get those tires to fit. A 295/45 is over 28 inches tall, you may want to look into 295/35 or a 305/35 those will fit with only minor or in some cases no modifications
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Hammer inner fender where tires rub when rear suspension is at full squat.
Grind axle bump stops until they no have clearance from tire.
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i didnt have to do anything to get mine to fit, i am running a 295/35 tire though. as stated above, i would suggest getting a tire with the 35mm profile if possible
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Yup, hammered front inner fender. And cut the bump stops about in half as they totally hooked on the inside of the wheels when the car was first put up in the air with the wider wheels on.
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