05-07-2024, 09:29 AM | #177 | |
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Forget 275/30 up front. Forget 265/30 up front. In fact, forget every size up front other than stock, and then you'll still probably rub at times. Remember that the stock front 245/35 Star Spec runs WIDE, so a lot of guys have issues with it rubbing with it, but the moment they change to the PS4S they have no issues (skinnier tire). So choose your TIRE make and model before you choose your sizes, then research the differences in tread width on TireRack. |
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05-07-2024, 11:17 AM | #178 |
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appreciate the feedback. I have zero rub up front on stock Michelin pss's and they are stretched on a 9.5 wheel.
My other option was 255/35 up front with Michelin 4S's. But yes, you are correct in that not all tires created equally and def need to consider actual widths of different manufacturers. i think I should be good in rear with 295/30 P4S's. Front is def the tricky one.. |
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05-07-2024, 11:43 AM | #179 | |
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I adore the OE Cup240 fitment on 9.5 & 10.5, but that tire isn't for everyone for sure, and does run skinny. I'm low enough that it still rubs in the front a bit, even being skinny. Perl Side. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr Gratuitous rear shot. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr Sidelined. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr |
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05-07-2024, 11:47 AM | #180 |
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car looks amazing MPhatic! Those are the wheels i had hoped t be able to get...but...$$$$ lol
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05-07-2024, 03:51 PM | #182 |
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im slowly coming to the realization that I f'd up big on my front offsets�� Should have just stuck with my original choice of +28 (were on backorder) but Impatient me thought I could make +22 work. Using oem width up front isn't an option with 295's in back for fear of imbalances.
So what are my options? -camber plates? Think ive read even -2.5-3 won't cut it with a 265/30 plus tire up front. -return car to stock springs and live with the fender gap? -coil overs (rather not due to cost) A 255/35/19 should fit no issues up front but a)I fear it will still be a wide gap between 255 and 295 and b)tire will still be too stretched for my liking... |
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05-08-2024, 05:06 AM | #183 |
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That +28 9.5 up front I'm pretty sure is really the sweet spot to making things fit. The easiest solution is just order a pair, and when they come in sell the +22 wheels. Those are best sold on the E9x M3 section as it's a perfect fit up front on that platform. I had the Apex 9.5x19 +22 and 10.5x19 +22 wheels on my E90 M3, and they fit perfectly. I did try fitting the fronts on the M2C (255/35 PS4S on them), but they simply had too much poke, too much backspacing.
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Only if you're on stock suspension. If you're running Ohlins, KWV3, MPS, etc, you need an extra 5mm, which is why you see all these guys with Apex wheels running 5mm spacers to give them +23. |
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[/QUOTE]Only if you're on stock suspension. If you're running Ohlins, KWV3, MPS, etc, you need an extra 5mm, which is why you see all these guys with Apex wheels running 5mm spacers to give them +23.[/QUOTE]
Mphatic can you explain this to me? why would spacers be required with coilovers but not with stock suspension..? |
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05-08-2024, 10:20 AM | #186 | |
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However as mphatic pointed out, you'll need camber plates to get -2 or more camber. Using the OEM camber correction hubs will get you -2 degrees but will be a tight fit. If you ever want more camber, you'll end up getting camber plates down the line. One thing to keep in mind w/ camber plates, especially the ones that uses metal spherical bushings like Vorshlog or Ground Control is that you'll get more NVH. Some roads like smoother asphalt doesn't magnify the increase in NVH as much. However if you drive on concrete highways or older asphalt like what we normally encounter here in the greater Seattle area, you will notice NVH increase more. If you want to keep the wheels but don't want to bother with camber plates or coilovers, it may not be all bad to run 255/35 front and 275/35 rear. The stretch you get (.5 greater wheel width v. thread width) by running 255 w/ 9.5 front and 275 w/ 10.5 rear is actually ideal from a sidewall support point of view to maximize tire performance. |
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05-08-2024, 11:12 AM | #189 | |
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However, what I said still stands. If you have an aftermarket coil-over set you'll need +23 or nearly, not +28 unless you're the weirdo that buys coil-overs to keep the car stock height. |
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