17x10.5 with 315 question
08-27-2007, 01:47 AM
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17x10.5 with 315 question I'm looking at buying the Torque Thrust M's in 17x9 and 17x10.5. The 17x9 has a 45 offset and the 17x10.5 has a 44 offset. Will running 315's out back require rolling the fenders? My friends with 17x11 ZR1s and 315s haven't had to roll there's but the ZR1's have a 50 offset this is why I was asking.
08-27-2007, 02:14 PM
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My friend had 17x11 ZR1 with Eibach Pro Kit springs and only had to BFH the inner fender wells.
But thanks I figured I'd need the "MAN TOOL" and wasn't sure on rolling the lip.
But thanks I figured I'd need the "MAN TOOL" and wasn't sure on rolling the lip.
08-28-2007, 03:55 AM
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Stock geometry suspension in my TA (not lowered - allthough all suspension is aftermarket) with 17x11 TTII's & 315/35's - had to do the BFH mod to front inner fender well. Nothing too extensive, but they were hitting at the front inside edge of tires on both sides during cornering or dips in road. I also had an adjustable PR to properly center the rear - still slight rubbage. No problem with fender lip at all.
08-28-2007, 08:04 PM
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I also had to hammer the front inner fender to fit the 17x11 TT2's. Not as drastic as have seen some need. I also kept my bumpstops in I have to lift the car in the rear from the diff and remove the wheels then I can lift it with a dual post lift etc.
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LSWON00,
I just installed the exact set up you described in your first post, if you can stand very minor rub on hard turns (radio covers it) than you'll be fine at stock. I have found no evidence of the lip cutting anywhere and after spending $550+ on two new 315 Eagles you can bet I watching.
I just installed the exact set up you described in your first post, if you can stand very minor rub on hard turns (radio covers it) than you'll be fine at stock. I have found no evidence of the lip cutting anywhere and after spending $550+ on two new 315 Eagles you can bet I watching.
08-29-2007, 04:03 AM
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Oh yeah, forgot about the bump stops. I kept mine, but had to grind the corners off the brackets that hold them.
No problems when the car is setting on the ground with the suspension loaded, but when they put my car up on the lift to do the rear gears, the rear wheels wouldn't turn?!?
It appears the corners of the BS brackets were digging into the edge of the rims on both sides when the suspension was allowed to hang suspended - making the wheels impossible to turn. Unfortunately, they tried to force the wheels to turn at first and ended up gouging the backside edge of my rear rims...
No problems when the car is setting on the ground with the suspension loaded, but when they put my car up on the lift to do the rear gears, the rear wheels wouldn't turn?!?
It appears the corners of the BS brackets were digging into the edge of the rims on both sides when the suspension was allowed to hang suspended - making the wheels impossible to turn. Unfortunately, they tried to force the wheels to turn at first and ended up gouging the backside edge of my rear rims...
