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Old 05-31-11, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by cestjoel
Im getting ready to buy LFA style wheels and the sizes are 19x8.5 with 38 offset all around and lowered on f-sport springs. What tire size should I use and will I have any rubbing issues?
see Mv350's response.

Originally Posted by cestjoel
Will th wheels be close to flush to the fenders or would I need spacers?
these wheels will not be flush. high offsets.

on the other hand, i believe you can even run next-size-wider tires w/out clearance issues...
Old 05-31-11, 12:12 PM
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you would need 30mm spacers in the rear and 25mm spacers in the front to make the tire flush with 215/35 all around, it would look awkward tho
Old 06-01-11, 10:07 PM
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I thought this would be the second best place to ask. I was trying on the Vossen 078 from a friend who had a G35

front's are 20x9 (+25 offset)

rear's are 20x10.5 (+30 offset)

When I installed the front wheel with the McGard lug nut on my stock IS250, the wheel was still a little wobbly even with nuts tightened.

Anyone had this issue?

And what tires to recommend, if drop 1-2 inches.

Thanks
Old 06-01-11, 10:17 PM
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You shouldn't use OEM lug nut on aftermarket wheels, it's not safe.
Old 06-01-11, 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by datplayaz
You shouldn't use OEM lug nut on aftermarket wheels, it's not safe.
it was installed w/ McGard lug nut. The OEM nuts did not fit into Vossen wheel at all
Old 06-01-11, 10:43 PM
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If I remember right McGard also makes OEM lug nut.
Old 06-02-11, 12:13 AM
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19 x 8.5 offset 32 (235/35/19) Front
19 x 10 offset 38 (265/30/19) Rear

with H&R Springs
Old 06-02-11, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by projectdna
yes.

go with thinner, 35-series tires.

consider fender modifications as a last resort for clearance if your tire size causes clearance issues.
What is a thinner tire that would keep me from having to mod anything?
Old 06-02-11, 01:56 PM
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I was going to buy 225/35/19 and 265/30/19 for my car but someone on my.is told me I should run 265/35/19 in the rear. What do you guys think about that? Lowered on F-sport springs/shocks.
Old 06-02-11, 02:25 PM
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on a 8.5/10 combo id run 225/35 255/35 or 265/30
Old 06-02-11, 03:04 PM
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what it the realistic measurement difference between a 225 and a 235 upfront? I cant see it being so drastic that a minor heat gunning of the liner wont fix the difference unless its huge
Old 06-02-11, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by threevoIS
what it the realistic measurement difference between a 225 and a 235 upfront? I cant see it being so drastic that a minor heat gunning of the liner wont fix the difference unless its huge
I'm not sure but everyone tells me ill rub with a 235 and not with a 225 on a 19x8.5 with +35.
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Originally Posted by threevoIS
What is a thinner tire that would keep me from having to mod anything?
treadwidth / aspect ratio - wheel diameter

as such, when i say "thinner" tire, i don't mean a tire w/ thinner sidewall, but a tire w/ narrower treadwidth.

i'd recommend running 225/35-19 up front and 255/35-19 in the rear.

Originally Posted by threevoIS
what it the realistic measurement difference between a 225 and a 235 upfront? I cant see it being so drastic that a minor heat gunning of the liner wont fix the difference unless its huge
if you don't have your fenders modified to accomodate higher-treadwidth tires, it will matter.
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I'm thinking about getting some 19x8.5E30 and 19x9.5E25 and some springs for a 2" drop. Does anyone know what tire sizes I can run with these without any mods to the fenders? I'm currently leasing my car, and I don't think I can mod the body.
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Originally Posted by sushiboi
I'm thinking about getting some 19x8.5E30 and 19x9.5E25 and some springs for a 2" drop. Does anyone know what tire sizes I can run with these without any mods to the fenders? I'm currently leasing my car, and I don't think I can mod the body.
if you don't think you can mod the fenders, i don't think there are tire sizes that you can run to make those wheels fit.


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