When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
^^ as always you are on point Joe. Yes totally tucked in and that was my goal. Appreciate your guidance. I will likely be doing the rear bolt relocation eventually. I ran enough camber to avoid doing it for now and the ride height isn't totally dumped so the combination of both has kept the rubbing from occurring int the rear. +28 to +30 seemed to be the breakpoint where that bolt HAS to be moved if I was going any lowered. So we played around with the ride height where I was not running any further camber than -2 and car looked good and I have not encountered any heavy understeer.. I also balanced the rake more so the front isn't so much lower than the rear as it was before.
We're on the same page Roger. Yeah, would like to see your ride height a tad lower in the rear.
My set-up was centered around track performance so we had to do all the necessary tricks to avoid any rub (some of the rear treatment would not pass your approval on appearance)
Once you see the price diff you may not care too much. I have 2 sets of them & for street driving they work well. The tire design is very stout & has a stiff side wall
Here they are before mounting. (important note: They run a size wide. i.e. 265 is really a 275)
ShaaaZaam!. The width is deceptive from side shots as its all tucked away nicely
Those 265's are super wide
Federal tires usually are a little bulky. Couple friends had them before and they all seem to fit a size bigger. I think that stance looks mean. Maybe a quater inch lower in the rear. I like when then back isn't lower than the front how a normal evo looks from factory
Federal tires usually are a little bulky. Couple friends had them before and they all seem to fit a size bigger. I think that stance looks mean. Maybe a quater inch lower in the rear. I like when then back isn't lower than the front how a normal evo looks from factory
Yeah, you are correct. For sure, they run 1 size larger that noted. Both Astro Train & I have mounted the 265/40's & they measure 275mm wide / 10.8"
I just got an 17x9 +22 rpf1 and will be on 235/40/17. Do i need to roll the back fenders? Also is there a formula that lets you calculate how wide you can go without rolling the fenders?
I just got an 17x9 +22 rpf1 and will be on 235/40/17. Do i need to roll the back fenders? Also is there a formula that lets you calculate how wide you can go without rolling the fenders?
Hey Nicolas. No formula but, at times, I use this calculator that helps me see comparisons https://www.willtheyfit.com/
For sure on the rear roll. Certainly cant have any rub! Would rather see you on a bit higher offset above +30, but i understand the +22's look real good
Make sure you check on the front caliper fit. Hopefully no spacers are needed
i see what you are saying, to go with an offset of around +30 so to be able to use a wider tire without fender work. My purpose was to go as aggressive as i could by using a "smaller" tire so to be faster. The idea was if i could get something from both worlds. Beauty and performance. We will see how it goes when i put the rims on the car.
Both cars in the photos look really good...
The calculator you posted was really helpful. It shows that the rim will go approximately 3cm closer to the fender and that was what i was looking for
I just got an 17x9 +22 rpf1 and will be on 235/40/17. Do i need to roll the back fenders? Also is there a formula that lets you calculate how wide you can go without rolling the fenders?
you'll need a 10mm spacer up front to fit those. So your total overall offset will be +12mm up front and yeah I'd recommend a slight roll in the rear all depending how low you plan on taking it.
you'll need a 10mm spacer up front to fit those. So your total overall offset will be +12mm up front and yeah I'd recommend a slight roll in the rear all depending how low you plan on taking it.
Sounds about right to me except when clearing a suspension we dont like to rely on ride height. We prefer full clearance through the suspension stroke
Originally Posted by Nicolas
i see what you are saying, to go with an offset of around +30 so to be able to use a wider tire without fender work. My purpose was to go as aggressive as i could by using a "smaller" tire so to be faster. The idea was if i could get something from both worlds. Beauty and performance. We will see how it goes when i put the rims on the car.
Both cars in the photos look really good...
The calculator you posted was really helpful. It shows that the rim will go approximately 3cm closer to the fender and that was what i was looking for
Nicolas. Dont get me wrong, Even at a 17x9 +30 running a 255/40 a rear roll will be needed. My setup required the full rear fender mod (roll, pull, bumper bolt relocation & some other fine tuning
Jun 26, 2018, 06:53 PM
