Mod list - M50 manifold; TechniqueTuning Stg2, Apex Arc-8, ZKW euro, clear corners Mike R diffbrace, Koni Yell with HR race
X-brace UCC tranny mounts -BLK/with enforcers, powerflex rtabs,lcabs, AAfanclutch, mishimoto rad, UCC Ultra-cerametallic Clutch.
You will go through days of joy and days of sadness as the pursuit for power leads to madness...
I'm going to be running 245's all around. 9"front/9.5" rear You'd never know the difference in looks/performance..
So you're running a square tire set up on mismatched rims? If you're running staggered wheel sizes that you can't rotate you may as well run 245's in the front and 265's in the back.Originally Posted by graphite9
Sent from my iPhone, expect DYAC idsues
1997 BMW 328is Alpine White // Dove Grey
ZF Swapped | 3.23 LSD | FK Coilovers | 17x8.5 Borbet Type C | 75mm Wheel Studs | 12mm Vorshlag Spacers | 5000k HIDs | Euro Taillights | Suede Headliner/Pillars
No offense taken. What does this have to do with my cars height? It looks strange cause I'm running a 225 on front for time being till I wear them out. They're stretched and look weird. Im on koni/eibach sport springs.. All I was asking was what's the benefit of the 9.5". That's all. And if there's any downfall of running 245's on a 9 and 9.5" rim I'd like to hear them. No need to try to tear my car apart, not that I really care. I just did a large amount of upgrades this year, I'm done until next. No need for people to get all defensive. Just asking the benefit. Not bashing on anyone's setup, or choice of wheel size.
Running a square setup reduces understeer and increases tread life as you can rotate. Running 245's all around on a 9 and 9.5 won't yield that same results, although the differences will be negligible on the street. Additionally, if you decide to rotate front to rear, you'll be running a 9.5 up front anyway...
I'd like to see 9's all around.
I installed mine saturday and went out to g-fest sunday.
9.5 all around. 245/40 Toyo T1Rs (so far are awesome)
GC coils Camber set at 0 up front. The fitment is fantastic, i actually think ill order a 5mm spacer for the back.
I have no pics cause i was lazy. But I will.
Has anyone fitted these with AST 4100s? If so, were there any difficulties?
You have 6inch spring? I didn't fit these wheel but I've fitted something similar on my 4100. You Should not have any issue maybe you will not being able to slammed the car but i'm pretty sure you will be able to go low enought.Originally Posted by 3MPowered
Last edited by Phil G; 05-21-2012 at 03:27 PM.
got these on my 4100's with vorschlag plates 9.5 square setup. no issues.
really nice ma
Wasn't trying to tear your car apart - just noting that fitting big tires is much easier at higher ride heights. I guess I misinterpreted your question. Honestly for the difference between 9 and 9.5, maybe somebody would want to run flares and wider tires in the future, so they get a slightly wider wheel to be able to run slightly wider tires when they want. There's also the bragging factor of running wide wheels, I think that has something to do with it.
Probably not. The difference is that if you were running, say, 235s or 245s on a 9.5, you have a lot more room to go up in sizes than if you were running the same sizes on a 9" wheel.
1997 BMW 328is Alpine White // Dove Grey
ZF Swapped | 3.23 LSD | FK Coilovers | 17x8.5 Borbet Type C | 75mm Wheel Studs | 12mm Vorshlag Spacers | 5000k HIDs | Euro Taillights | Suede Headliner/Pillars
Last edited by 3MPowered; 05-21-2012 at 08:59 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
ty sir!
I like to rotate my wheels. 9.5 all around was the best option
Nope. When I said slight rub, its like 5-10% rubbing on my front fenders. very minimal. If I wanted to get rid of it, I can either add a lil more camber or switch to a 10mm or just roll the fender.
I'm off work this wednesday. I will take some more pictures. Stay tuned!
I'm on ast 4100s with vorshlag plates, but I think I'm on either 5" or 5.5" springs. My spring perches are maxed out to the top.
Last edited by sh1ftgear; 05-21-2012 at 09:20 PM.
Yes we need more pix of sh1ftgear's car please.
Current: 2005 Interlagos Blau Metallic ZCP M3 | New Subframe | TCKline | DIXIS | TFX Retrofit by LIGHTWERKZ
Gone but not forgotten: 2006 Smoky Granite Mica IS250 AWD
Gone but not forgotten: 2005 Red Honda CBR 600RR
MLee4984@gmail.com
o wait....
Bookmarks