does 255/35-18 require fender mod?
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does 255/35-18 require fender mod?
i tried to select the optional tire choice on Tire Rack (selected through the S2Ki Upgrade Garage link). for the rear, 255/35-18, Tire Rack had the following warning at the top:
Rear: Aggressive fitment. Will require fender modification for proper clearance.
i will be running +55. based on the 'sticky', i shouldn't need any fender mod. is Tire Rack's message some form of just legal disclaimer? in reality, it should work?
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Rear: Aggressive fitment. Will require fender modification for proper clearance.
i will be running +55. based on the 'sticky', i shouldn't need any fender mod. is Tire Rack's message some form of just legal disclaimer? in reality, it should work?
thanks.
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No," I have a 8.5 +55 wheel with a 255 35 bfg kdw2 and it just clears my stock fender. I am running UK camber specs though, which are -1 front and -2 rear to do this.
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With the lower offset wheels the 255 can rub. I have had a few cars with the 17X9 ET 55 hit some times. A lot depends on the size of the specific tire and the camber that the car is running.
If I can help let me know.
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Originally Posted by Tripleblackap1,Jan 6 2010, 02:43 PM
No," I have a 8.5 +55 wheel with a 255 35 bfg kdw2 and it just clears my stock fender. I am running UK camber specs though, which are -1 front and -2 rear to do this.
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Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Jan 6 2010, 05:01 PM
I have the 255/35-18 on 9" rears with +56 offset wheels and have no issues.
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Aviator, what size fronts are you going with? I would try to keep the same ratio of stagger as stock configuration. Best of luck with your choice of HRE's!
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Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Jan 6 2010, 05:56 PM
Aviator, what size fronts are you going with? I would try to keep the same ratio of stagger as stock configuration. Best of luck with your choice of HRE's!
front: 18x7.5, +55; 225/40
rear: 18x8.5, +53; 255/35
do these make sense?
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henry.