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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 05:42 AM
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Sorry for the delayed response guys.

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Always better to have more data points.

Which specific tires were you using? Some 275s are wider than others.
I running Kuhmo V710 with the round shoulder. I don't believe they are quite as wide as some others.

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How are you liking the 275 on the 9" wheel? I'm not sure that would work for me on a 100mph sweeper. 9.5 + 38 with 20mm spacer up front. Rears are close inside and out.
To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the 9" wheel. I strictly use the set-up for autocross and have to run high pressures to minimize sidewall flex. I only run the setup because I got a great deal on the tires and those were the wheels that I had. I plan to go to a 10" wide. I wouldn't feel great about full road course duty on this set-up.
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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 06:08 AM
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Here's some crappy pictures of my setup.



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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by PAdutch
Sorry for the delayed response guys.



I running Kuhmo V710 with the round shoulder. I don't believe they are quite as wide as some others.



To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of the 9" wheel. I strictly use the set-up for autocross and have to run high pressures to minimize sidewall flex. I only run the setup because I got a great deal on the tires and those were the wheels that I had. I plan to go to a 10" wide. I wouldn't feel great about full road course duty on this set-up.
it doesn't look as bad as i thought it would. looks doable, if in a pinch.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 01:02 PM
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Did u buy that car from a lot around Chicago ? Can't remember the name but I almost got it but found a better deal.
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 02:40 AM
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Anybody interested in a set of 285/35/18 RS3s? Looking to run a different tire. Have about 90% tread left on em!

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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 11:44 AM
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Anybody interested in a set of 285/35/18 RS3s? Looking to run a different tire. Have about 90% tread left on em!
Pm !
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 05:49 PM
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Wide enough?...work in progress.


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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 06:55 PM
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I like! I have the ait rears for mine .. less agressive wheel tho
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Old Aug 2, 2014 | 04:47 PM
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final outcome of mine. Still a little rubbing at the front of the driver's side and at full lock on both sides.

Enkei RPF1, 18x10 +38
20/5mm spacers
285/30/18 ZIIs

Camber -3.3/-1.7
Toe 0/0
Caster 6.8

Front pulled 1/2" and rolled, still rubs drivers side in the front of the arch
Rear rolled flat with some banging and bolt relocated, bracket trimmed.

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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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Nice and clean! Looks great.
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 07:41 AM
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I'll play too (may even be a repost since its an old thread!)

18x10.5 +15

285/30/18

No rubbing, even during road course duty.


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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Boltz.
I'll play too (may even be a repost since its an old thread!)

18x10.5 +15

285/30/18

No rubbing, even during road course duty.
That's lookin good. Gotta paint my rears and I'll post up afters
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Boltz.
I'll play too (may even be a repost since its an old thread!)

18x10.5 +15

285/30/18

No rubbing, even during road course duty.


Sweet! No spacers? What F/R camber you running?
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 05:09 PM
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my bad...+15...
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 08:13 PM
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Boltz, which 285/30-18s are those? I'm asking due to them not all having the same actual width.
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