WARNING about larger tires, offset
03-18-2001 | 01:18 PM
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thanks for the info socal28. My thinking is if there is a way to fix it without getting a whole new wheel, it is more likely the dealer will step up to the plate and get it done at no cost to me. IMO, they should do it anyway, even if it does mean a new wheel. I am wondering now if there wasn't an error when the wheels were ordered - somehow only the front offset # got into the order and they used that for front and back?
As for mentioning the shocks, you don't think they'll be dumb enough to put some nice, adjustable coilovers on, thinking it will solve the problem
As for mentioning the shocks, you don't think they'll be dumb enough to put some nice, adjustable coilovers on, thinking it will solve the problem
03-18-2001 | 02:03 PM
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IMO Neuspeed with their project s2k has it lowered 1.25inches and has 18's on them no rub(i called them about it) dunno what the off set is although i know the tire sizes as just as they were said on top, but as far as a 17" wheel package, to spend money on getting bigger by an inch i think its a little waste of money, get 18's make a really noticable difference, for cruising and keep the stock for track, again IMO.
03-18-2001 | 08:11 PM
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You won't notice anything about rolled fenders from the outside of the car.
Most fenders have a 90 degree fold in them around the outline of the wheelwell. That is, if you run your hand at the wheelwell edge, you will feel metal underneath. This is done to give the wheelwell edge extra strength.
Rolling the fender simply bends this edge up another 90 degrees, so that it is tucked out of the way. The tire then has another 1 cm or so of clearance. From the outside, the fender looks totally stock.
Here's how to tell if you need your fender rolled. Clean your fenderwell area. With a bright light, inspect the metal in the wheel well area. You will see smudge marks and scrapes in the paint where the tire has contacted the metal. This will be the part that needs to be rolled.
Hope this helps.
Most fenders have a 90 degree fold in them around the outline of the wheelwell. That is, if you run your hand at the wheelwell edge, you will feel metal underneath. This is done to give the wheelwell edge extra strength.
Rolling the fender simply bends this edge up another 90 degrees, so that it is tucked out of the way. The tire then has another 1 cm or so of clearance. From the outside, the fender looks totally stock.
Here's how to tell if you need your fender rolled. Clean your fenderwell area. With a bright light, inspect the metal in the wheel well area. You will see smudge marks and scrapes in the paint where the tire has contacted the metal. This will be the part that needs to be rolled.
Hope this helps.
03-19-2001 | 06:23 AM
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18's are more for show than go. They probably slow the car down, and the wheelwells obviously don't have the room to run 255 series tires, which are rediculously wide for a car with only ~160lb/ft of torque. You lose all balance and most times you can't rotate the car with the throttle.
Also, if you are hitting the inside grommet, then the smudge marks will be there instead of the paint. You need to remove the plastic stuff and then roll the inner fenders.
Did I really need to spell it out like that?
Also, if you are hitting the inside grommet, then the smudge marks will be there instead of the paint. You need to remove the plastic stuff and then roll the inner fenders.
Did I really need to spell it out like that?
