17x11 ZR1 + BFG KD = BFH Time!
07-02-2007, 09:05 AM
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17x11 ZR1 + BFG KD = BFH Time! I had Nittos on my 17x11 ZR1 rims and had no real issues with rubbing but then I put on some BFG Geforce KD's and I had no choice but to hammer in the inner fender. I think I also need to make an adjustment to my panhard but with nearly no clearance on either side, the hammer is the way to go.
07-02-2007, 09:15 AM
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You're not kidding.
To fit the BFG's on my car, I did the BFH, welded the bump stops about 1/2" further in, and adjusted my panhard bar to make it all fit.
All I can say is the traction is well worth it.
To fit the BFG's on my car, I did the BFH, welded the bump stops about 1/2" further in, and adjusted my panhard bar to make it all fit.
All I can say is the traction is well worth it.
07-02-2007, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by SladeX
I had Nittos on my 17x11 ZR1 rims and had no real issues with rubbing but then I put on some BFG Geforce KD's and I had no choice but to hammer in the inner fender. I think I also need to make an adjustment to my panhard but with nearly no clearance on either side, the hammer is the way to go.
curious... im getting 17x11's rear pretty soon... what size nitto did you go with?
07-02-2007, 11:40 AM
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so you didnt have any rubbing problem running the nitto 315?
does anyone else make a street tire in this size? discounttiredirect only shows dr's and the hight dollar goodyear
does anyone else make a street tire in this size? discounttiredirect only shows dr's and the hight dollar goodyear
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07-02-2007, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ls2 bait
but its worth it when u look out back and see this..... 
no doubt!! but i put so many miles on my car it's not funny so im not really lookin to drive dr's all the time just yet.... not unless i get a beater first
07-02-2007, 01:26 PM
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at $260 a tire!! no thanks! im just a broke college student tryin to do what i can with what little money i have... think im gonna go with the sumitomo's, $96 a tire... cant beat the price!
07-02-2007, 11:00 PM
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at $287 installed, I was jumping all over that compared to the $511 + install + tax (14%) I was going to be charged where I live.
Even after exchange rate, that's 511 + 40 install x 14% = $628
after exchange $594 USD
For $574 I got 2 tires installed near Detroit.
Even after exchange rate, that's 511 + 40 install x 14% = $628
after exchange $594 USD
For $574 I got 2 tires installed near Detroit.
07-03-2007, 08:07 AM
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Nitto 555 should fit without any mods needing the BFH.
I played around with my adjustable panhard rod after I had them on and ended up with driver's side rub on hard launches. I should have checked clearance when I was moving the rear around but I was trying to see if I could help my wheel hop a bit.
With the BFG KD, some hammering where it rubs and some panhard adjustment I got it nearly perfect. The only reason my car was rubbing was under hard launch or with two extra people in the car and even then it was on the tread edge, not the sidewall. I put in a good 1000 miles on it while it was rubbing like that with no ill effects other than seeing polished metal. I've since banged it in, used brake caliper paint as a primer and re sprayed it black. I'll rubber undercoat it in a few days once I know it's not touched anymore under all driving conditions.
I played around with my adjustable panhard rod after I had them on and ended up with driver's side rub on hard launches. I should have checked clearance when I was moving the rear around but I was trying to see if I could help my wheel hop a bit.
With the BFG KD, some hammering where it rubs and some panhard adjustment I got it nearly perfect. The only reason my car was rubbing was under hard launch or with two extra people in the car and even then it was on the tread edge, not the sidewall. I put in a good 1000 miles on it while it was rubbing like that with no ill effects other than seeing polished metal. I've since banged it in, used brake caliper paint as a primer and re sprayed it black. I'll rubber undercoat it in a few days once I know it's not touched anymore under all driving conditions.
