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Old 06-09-15, 01:02 AM
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Default Square Wheel Setup

3IS isn't a track performance car, but it's fun to take those corners, with skill and speed.

With that being said, anyone here running a square setup? List wheel/tire specs, and post pics if you can.

I'm planning to run 18x9.5f et30, 18x9.5r et38 on a 265 tire, although debating if 255 is too stretched, depends on the tire I guess... Any input?

Anyone know how anyone know if 18x10 will fit in the front?
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Running 18x8.5 ET35 Enkei T6S with 245/40/18 Potenza RE760

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I'm almost certain you would rub with 265's up front, the 18x10 is also a really wide wheel for the front.
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9.5 +30 will rub up front, even with smaller tires I think!
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I have seen 245/35/18 front and 275/30/18 rear on Is350.
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Originally Posted by CJW
Running 18x8.5 ET35 Enkei T6S with 245/40/18 Potenza RE760

Are you lowered? Looks like it.

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18x8.5 +38 square set up, stock tire specs (225/40 & 255/35). Dropped on coilovers. No rubbing. I went ultra conservative so I don't have to worry at all with rubbing.

Could've gone with 18x9.5 in the rear with no problems. The 255 tire would fit nicely on 9.5. Theres a bit of tire 255 on the 8.5.

18x9.5 in the front would be a moderate fit and might rub in the front. 18x10 would definitely be aggressive.
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I'm not lowered. The offset mixed with fatter and slightly taller tires fills the gap much better.
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I've heard of a few of our customers use 8.5 ET35 + 255 without any issue. A bit conservative, but does the job. Another option is 9.5 ET33 (our specs) + 255 (most likely require some modification). 255 on 9.5 is really not a stretch, though, this can vary depending on what tire brand/model you go with.
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Hahaha...wow that was a long time ago. Here's some updates...







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Oh and this one...a non-track car on a track...lol. If you track, you know track cars are made not bought. 😎

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Originally Posted by r0shiro
Hahaha...wow that was a long time ago. Here's some updates...
wow, how did I miss these updates haha.

Care to share what modifications you made to the front/rear to fit those along with specs? If there is a thread just point me to it
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Anyone running 18x8.5 with 255-35-18 all around?

Noob question along with it, it won't drastically change the the car's behavior would it?
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I'm close with 245/40/18 on 18x8.5's. Does cut a bit of understeer, but otherwise, just the better grip from sticky tires.


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