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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 12:52 PM
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Fender Pulling Paint Cracking

fronts and rears already rolled. need to get rears pulled and maybe fronts slightly to fit rpf1 18x10.5 +15 285/35 but I heard the paint on these cars is really bad and theres a more than 75% chance the paint will crack. Not sure what to do can anyone help? whats the biggest wheel+tire combination you can run on these cars?
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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There is a thread about what tires you should run. I think it recommends not to go any larger than 18x9.5 +22 with 265/35. Its hard to find a wheel with a +22 offset. I have seem people on this site run larger rims than this and they usually comeback on to cry about rubbing. You may be able to get away with the same wheels but use thinner tires like 265/35
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Old Jan 6, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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You are suppose to heat the paint so it doesn't crack when rolling
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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18x10.5 +15 with a 285/35 thats just stupid in my opinion, why would you even want to run that ?
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 09:04 AM
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I have 265/35 on the same rim and it rubbed a little in the rear when turning. Did a slight pull and everything is fine now. Just be sure you keep the heat on the fender while rolling and you will be fine
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by littlezrexer
You are suppose to heat the paint so it doesn't crack when rolling
Ive heard alot of stories about the paint still cracking even when heated
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ChopShop
I have 265/35 on the same rim and it rubbed a little in the rear when turning. Did a slight pull and everything is fine now. Just be sure you keep the heat on the fender while rolling and you will be fine
cool thank you!
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by adriano_917
18x10.5 +15 with a 285/35 thats just stupid in my opinion, why would you even want to run that ?
it is stupid. I dont WANT to run it I just wanted to see if I could. Definately gonna go with a smaller tire though
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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I run 275/35R18 on me personal Evo X. This size will be the closest to OEM Tire height so it wont throw your Speedo off much at all. Running these on a 18x10.5 +22 offset wheel and have the rear fenders rolled. Fronts are untouched. Running slightly more aggressive than stock camber. -2.0F and -1.2 in the rear. Car is lowered, but definitely not slammed or stanced out.
Using a heat gun and taking it slowly while rolling is key in my opinion

-Dallin
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