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Old 04-16-13, 07:47 PM
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Default Wheel Fitment Devil's Advocate Help!!!

Hi Guys,
I need some help before 10am est. I need to know will there be any fitment or rubbing issues with my SC300 stock shock and springs and a set of Weds Kranze LXZ 18X10 (+31) Rear and 18X9 (+22). This will be on my daily driver. I intend to lower the car later on either coils or springs. This is time sensitive so please help fast.
Old 04-16-13, 08:29 PM
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Should clear. I ran 18x10.5 +6 and 9.5 +0 with just rolled rear fenders. Then again, tire size makes a big play too.
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Originally Posted by thm8d
Should clear. I ran 18x10.5 +6 and 9.5 +0 with just rolled rear fenders. Then again, tire size makes a big play too.
Thanks man. I was hoping not to have to roll my fenders. I was going to have it done once I had the car painted. I see alot of guys in the Atlanta area with rolled fenders and believe me when I tell you that they look terrible as hell.....
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im on 20 x 10.5 +35 and i have no rubbing issues,,,i didnt roll or shave fenders
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Rolling your fenders will give you more clearance, you can only gain from it (Unless you're worried about dimples then you should just shave). Anyway you'll clear for sure if you get some stretched tires.

edit: If you're going to paint the car then you want all the necessary imperfections over with now so you can fix it once you paint, I suggest you roll the fenders now.
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You should be fine without a roll or shave as long as your tires aren't too wide. I'm on stock springs with 18 x 9 +37 and 18 x 10.5 + 30 with no rubbing issues. I run 235/40's and 275/35's for tires with no trouble at stock height. My fenders are rolled up front and shaved in the rear from when I was lowered.
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Tires would be the biggest factor but should be more than enough room especially on stock suspension. The car will look high though with a lot of wheel gap.
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Originally Posted by Midengtoy
Tires would be the biggest factor but should be more than enough room especially on stock suspension. The car will look high though with a lot of wheel gap.
The SC looks so goofy with the wheel gap and 18 inch wheels. The rear isn't that bad but the front looks awful.

My SC went from looking amazing and super clean when it was lowered to looking like a Tundra with a lift kit up front.
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Originally Posted by Kira X
The SC looks so goofy with the wheel gap and 18 inch wheels. The rear isn't that bad but the front looks awful.

My SC went from looking amazing and super clean when it was lowered to looking like a Tundra with a lift kit up front.
LOL! Yeah I always plan rims and springs/coilovers around the same time. It's amazing what a little lower stance can do to a car. It doesn't have to be slammed but with the right height it makes the car look completely different.
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You will fit those with no issue. Rolling fronts and shave rears is the way to go when you do
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Thanks so much guys. I post some pic's if all goes well.

thanks again fellas!!!
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