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Old 11-14-08, 01:31 AM
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hi i was wondering if i would have any issues,

my car is dropped with the NF210

19x8.5 in the front 19x9.5 in the back i think the offset is 38 both rear and front

im hoping for a smooth ride and a smaller wheel gap

im wondering if i go 245/40 and 275/35 ill have rubbing issues

tell me what you guys think, thanks
Old 11-14-08, 08:41 AM
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NFs barely drop the car, imho.
8.5s and 9.5s with +38 should be ok.
Old 11-14-08, 09:20 AM
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DFs are a better drop correct?
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fronts should be fine, 8.5s +38 should have no rubbing issues. rears 9.5 +38s should be ok as well.

take some pics when u got the wheels on.
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you shoudn't rub with NF's
The DF's will push it..
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i think your tyre sizes are a bit too large. 245/35/19 is exact as stock so you should have that size rather than 40. it'll help with the rubbing. I have the same width wheels front and rear with similar offsets with 275mm/30/19 on the rear and it should be fine.
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you should be alright with that setup.
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You should not rub the fenders. You MAY, however, rub the top of your wheel well because of the increased diameter. This would only happening you hit a dip fast and hard enough to compress your springs to that point. With the drop being not so dramatic, these occasions should be rare.
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NOPPPPPPPE. it will not rub at all i think the only rubbing issue you should have is when your running from the cops and you pull a hard right or left lol!
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Originally Posted by StanCe
NOPPPPPPPE. it will not rub at all i think the only rubbing issue you should have is when your running from the cops and you pull a hard right or left lol!
that is the same diameter as some people use with 20's. I had 245/35/20 up front and did not rub, some even use 255's up front.

However; a 275/35 might rub and I think it is too wide of a tire for a 9.5" wheel.
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I have 275/35' on mine w/o rubbing +37 offsets
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Originally Posted by LexusK
DFs are a better drop correct?
DF's will drop lower than the NF's.

getindavan, welcome and I'd be very surprised if you had any rubbing problems with that setup. The offsets should fit no problem, and they should be pretty similar OD to the "fat" setup on 20's, (245/35/20 and 275/30/20) which many people including myself have run so I wouldn't be too stressed about the height issue.
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Originally Posted by lexusscturbo
I have 275/35' on mine w/o rubbing +37 offsets
Your right, I just seen 275/35 on a 9.5" width 19" wheel and they do not look too big for the wheel.

Just keep in mind, not all tires are created equal. Some run bigger, wider, taller than others that are suppose to be the same size.
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Anyone know if DFs drop will rub on these wheels:

Size: 19X8.5 front and 19x9 rear
Offset: 43mm front and 45mm rear
Front 225/45/19, & 245/40/19 Rear
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