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Old 06-21-2008, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
you realize the suspension cambers in when it compresses right? I ran 285/35/19's on a 9.5+5(equiv to a 10.5+18) with a fender roll and still cleared by 3mm and I had camber correction. A 285 on a 9.5 bulges alot more than a 285 on a 10.5
Does your tire stick out more than this?
Yea thats pretty much the way it looks. so 275/30's are way to thin for the rears and 275/35's will need a roll. WEll i hope this works out because now im pretty much stuck with a set of tires and i need this next set to work.
 
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Old 06-21-2008, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by misSxhuStLer
I have the setup you're talking about: GT-S with 17 and 18 offset, Toyo T1R 245/35/19 and 275/35/19. I'm also lowered on 350z H Techs. The rears were rubbing a lot, but I haven't had any problems since getting the fenders rolled. Hope everything works out for you

Haha too funny that we have the same setup. Thanks for the input. I was hoping to not have to roll my fenders but i guess i have no choice with this offset. THey look nice but are turning out to be a real pain in the a$$, espesially if i get stuck with the BF's. worst case ill post em for sale and take a hit on em.
 
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Old 06-21-2008, 01:28 PM
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I dont understand why they cant get the 285's to fit with rolling the fenders. im running the same offsets with 5mm spacers +12/+13 on 275/35 (-2.75camber) on DF210's and there is still a good amount of room left.
 
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Old 06-21-2008, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ralph0064
I dont understand why they cant get the 285's to fit with rolling the fenders. im running the same offsets with 5mm spacers +12/+13 on 275/35 (-2.75camber) on DF210's and there is still a good amount of room left.
Not sure.. but to be ohnest i dont really like the 285/35's their too big and the 255's in the front arent as responsive as the 245 i was on.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 09:28 AM
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WEll its D day and i guess im gonna order a set of Toyo 275/35's.. the overall width is about an inch shorter so im hoping that will help as the diameter is just.2.
If these guys wont roll my fenders then ill go somewhere else becuase im sick of this $hit.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 11:01 AM
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You shouldnt waste your money and buy new tires. Stick with the 285's. but if your set on smaller tires then go for it i guess.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Sbeck
You shouldnt waste your money and buy new tires. Stick with the 285's. but if your set on smaller tires then go for it i guess.
Well these guys are telling me they cant fix roll the fenders . maybee i should call some other shops? they do look super huge though and the 255's in the front arent as responsive as the 245's i had.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 12:17 PM
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ok.. just spoke with shop and told them that im gonna get the 275's but need to roll fenders anyways.. he said, bring it in now before i order new tires and theyll roll them anyways just to see how it is. If its not too bad maybee ill just keep these, although the fronts are too big with the 255/35's on em.. but i guess i can deal.
 
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you can definitely roll the fender and run a lil negative camber. I had 275-35 Dunlop Sportmaxx on my GTS and they're a lil meaty, almost like 285-35 T1R but mine clears pretty fine after the fender roll.
 
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ok.. just spoke with shop and told them that im gonna get the 275's but need to roll fenders anyways.. he said, bring it in now before i order new tires and theyll roll them anyways just to see how it is. If its not too bad maybee ill just keep these, although the fronts are too big with the 255/35's on em.. but i guess i can deal.

Good plan.
 
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I have the same setup... I am lowered on S-Techs... I rubbed with toyos (275/35/19) I had them rolled and now I can easily run a 285. Save your money and just get the quarters rolled. Theres absolutely no reason to buy new tires.... senseless IMHO. good luck in the direction you decide to take!
 
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So i dropped the car off at the shop a little while ago and they said the amount they would have to roll the fenders, theirs a good chance theyll crack. WTF! so now, im getting a set of toyos to try instead or atleast hopefully help with the roll so its not as extreme. Anyuone want a set of VOLKS? brand new with tires!
 
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Originally Posted by ATL_Red_G35
you can definitely roll the fender and run a lil negative camber. I had 275-35 Dunlop Sportmaxx on my GTS and they're a lil meaty, almost like 285-35 T1R but mine clears pretty fine after the fender roll.

did they have to roll your fenders alot? shop told me that they stick out soo much that they need a real seriouse fender roll. To the point where it could crack and would cost me about 1200 repainted. YAY! more money out the window!!!!!
 
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A good shop does it slowly while heating it. I had mine rolled after the car was already 3.5 years old. No issues and they rolled it all the way up against the inside.
 
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Old 06-23-2008, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Pepepr
A good shop does it slowly while heating it. I had mine rolled after the car was already 3.5 years old. No issues and they rolled it all the way up against the inside.

Well the shop that did the install is very reputable and they deal with Ferrari's, Lambos and Porche's for the Greenwich CT community. The fender rolling i find out is done by a body shop they use. I dont know much about them but i am gonna get the new toyos and see how they fit. If a roll is needed, hopefully it can be done without damaging the fenders. I wonder if one day i will actually get to enjoy my new wheels.
 


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