Autocross EVO - Street Modified Build
Thank you guys for the great points -- and I hope your Hoosiers have the clearance they need this weekend EVOlutionary.
I have never rolled fenders and don't have a rolling tool but I'm guessing my friends here in DC at Auto Body Craftsmen / Revisions (Mark Figliozzi) can help me with that, as I've actually got some body work needed anyway and will be sending my car in to them.
What do you guys think about going with the Yoko Neova 265/35/18's on 18x9.5+35 FN01R-C's as opposed to the 285/30/18's? Will this require more or less rolling and fender "adjusting?"
You're right Clay that 275 is the max for the EvoM shootout, I just noticed, thanks for the tip. :-)
I haven't found a fantastic price yet on the 5Zigens or the 285/30 Neovas, but it looks like I can get the 5Zigens and a set of 265/35 Neovas for $2432 shipped from DiscountTireDirect-dot-com. If anyone has a better source, please do let me know :-).
Best,
Adam
I have never rolled fenders and don't have a rolling tool but I'm guessing my friends here in DC at Auto Body Craftsmen / Revisions (Mark Figliozzi) can help me with that, as I've actually got some body work needed anyway and will be sending my car in to them.
What do you guys think about going with the Yoko Neova 265/35/18's on 18x9.5+35 FN01R-C's as opposed to the 285/30/18's? Will this require more or less rolling and fender "adjusting?"
You're right Clay that 275 is the max for the EvoM shootout, I just noticed, thanks for the tip. :-)
I haven't found a fantastic price yet on the 5Zigens or the 285/30 Neovas, but it looks like I can get the 5Zigens and a set of 265/35 Neovas for $2432 shipped from DiscountTireDirect-dot-com. If anyone has a better source, please do let me know :-).
Best,
Adam
FWIW, that $2432 is right about what I paid total for the NT03+Ms, the 285 V710s, and the 25mm spacers. Do those Neovas cost as much as the V710s? I thought people got the FNOCs, because they were cheaper...
hey there are the best deals on edgeracing.com , they have the 18x9.5 for only 280 a wheel. if i were you though i would get either an enkei rpf1 or the nt03+m as they are lighter and they have good deals on edge also
Originally Posted by GTB/ZR-1
I can't wait to get this on... 
Thanks for all the tire and wheel thoughts guys, my build continues...
Best,
Adam
Last edited by Ad-Rok; Jun 28, 2007 at 08:38 PM.
I run the 275/40 and have no clearance issues (well, no more than you have with a 285/30)You want to run the 285/30/18 over the 275/40/17 because of the difference in gearing you gain with the smaller diameter 285 sized tire.
also, the 275/40/17 is a little cheaper than the 285/30/18
yah i am getting the 275/40/17 combo because i am getting some 17x9.5 nto3+m's for a damn good deal from a friend and the tires are cheaper so what would i have to do to clear the fender
what offset? 44mm? you will need at least a 10-15mm spacer to make that rim work. your biggest problem is clearing the caliper, then use a sutable amount of negative camber and raised spring rates to get the fender clearance you need.
clearance issues I run the 275/40 and have no clearance issues (well, no more than you have with a 285/30)
You want to run the 285/30/18 over the 275/40/17 because of the difference in gearing you gain with the smaller diameter 285 sized tire.
also, the 275/40/17 is a little cheaper than the 285/30/18
I run the 275/40 and have no clearance issues (well, no more than you have with a 285/30)You want to run the 285/30/18 over the 275/40/17 because of the difference in gearing you gain with the smaller diameter 285 sized tire.
also, the 275/40/17 is a little cheaper than the 285/30/18
what offset are your rims? +40 right with a 25mm spacer? I think that overall offset is moving the tire away from the spindle, so it makes sense that you have interferance with the fender.
I run a 17x9 +35mm offset with a 3mm spacer for caliper clearance. With the taller 275/40/17 the tire just tucks under the front fender.
Well, I only have the 18X9.5 +40, because I went with 18s and 285s. I was trying to go with 17X9 or 17X9.5 in order to run 275/40s and was told by just about everyone that it doesn't work. Same reason many others use the same size (even with different offsets), and not once was gearing mentioned when doing my research, although if it helps, then I'm glad! I don't know how you can run a 17X9 +35 with just a 3mm spacer. How does it clear the caliper? Is it just the due to the different wheel design, or is the 9" that much different than a 9.5"?