Aggressive fitment IS-F pics!
06-10-14, 10:20 PM
#661
Here is my car, lowered on HKS Hipermax M1 coilovers, with 19 x 9.5 +49, front, and 19 x 11 +61, rear, sitting on Michelin Pilot Super Sports, sized 265/35/19s in front and 305/30/19s out back:
Because I like to canyon carve and drive this car in the manner for which it was designed and developed, you will note my set-up "tucks" slightly in the rear and a bit more in front. This allows me to drive the car in my preferred lowered position without worrying about tearing off body pieces if I encounter a bad patch in the road.
It is worth noting that my front wheel/tire combo of 19 x 9.5 on 265/35/19s is the same as the rear set-up on the 2013 IS-F. With designed-in understeer from the factory, that big V8 hanging out up front, and the overall weight of our cars, the last thing our cars needs is less tire, especially up front. Done correctly, you can get the car to be more neutral, have sharper turn-in (with the right alignment) and better braking and cornering as a result of the bigger contact patches.
Notice also that the rim protectors on my PSSs can actually do the job effectively and allow my wife to parallel park without being overly worried about curbing the wheels. This is my definition of an aggressive fitment for our cars that does not compromise vehicle dynamics. Obviously, others feel differently about this and believe that style should reign supreme over substance. I am not adopting ISFPOWER's approach and saying I am right and everyone else is wrong, mis-informed and inexperienced, but a guy should fully understand the trade-offs between looks and performance and appreciate the fact that, with the right set-up, he can have both.
Because I like to canyon carve and drive this car in the manner for which it was designed and developed, you will note my set-up "tucks" slightly in the rear and a bit more in front. This allows me to drive the car in my preferred lowered position without worrying about tearing off body pieces if I encounter a bad patch in the road.
It is worth noting that my front wheel/tire combo of 19 x 9.5 on 265/35/19s is the same as the rear set-up on the 2013 IS-F. With designed-in understeer from the factory, that big V8 hanging out up front, and the overall weight of our cars, the last thing our cars needs is less tire, especially up front. Done correctly, you can get the car to be more neutral, have sharper turn-in (with the right alignment) and better braking and cornering as a result of the bigger contact patches.
Notice also that the rim protectors on my PSSs can actually do the job effectively and allow my wife to parallel park without being overly worried about curbing the wheels. This is my definition of an aggressive fitment for our cars that does not compromise vehicle dynamics. Obviously, others feel differently about this and believe that style should reign supreme over substance. I am not adopting ISFPOWER's approach and saying I am right and everyone else is wrong, mis-informed and inexperienced, but a guy should fully understand the trade-offs between looks and performance and appreciate the fact that, with the right set-up, he can have both.
06-11-14, 05:50 AM
#664
I noticed you have the same tire size and the blue car but with a 12" rim. do you have any pics of the clearance on the inside? Im trying to fit the widest wheel and tire in there. I noticed yours stick out a little, that is what im trying to avoid.
06-11-14, 03:49 PM
#666
I went with a 12" to push the boundaries and have it look the way i want it to look.
06-11-14, 07:28 PM
#667
No I don't have pictures of the clearance. Offset determines how much it sticks out and I did measurements/homework on the car before I chose the offset. If you're trying to fit wide tires then you don't need a 12" rim on this car because a 11" will be more than enough to fit 305+ tires.
I went with a 12" to push the boundaries and have it look the way i want it to look.
I went with a 12" to push the boundaries and have it look the way i want it to look.
06-11-14, 10:20 PM
#668
No I don't have pictures of the clearance. Offset determines how much it sticks out and I did measurements/homework on the car before I chose the offset. If you're trying to fit wide tires then you don't need a 12" rim on this car because a 11" will be more than enough to fit 305+ tires.
I went with a 12" to push the boundaries and have it look the way i want it to look.
I went with a 12" to push the boundaries and have it look the way i want it to look.
06-13-14, 08:13 PM
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what kind the front lip is that looking nice tho
06-13-14, 08:17 PM
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06-23-14, 02:14 PM
#672
I figure that this thread is as good a place as any to ask this question.
What is the maximum extra clearance (mm) that can be gained by rolling &/or shaving the rear fenders?
I don't want to spend the money to get custom forged wheels in the optimal offsets, and the most conservative offset I can find in a reasonably wide wheel is 19x10.5 +45. I would like to get a 295/30R19 tire under there with no added camber and no rubbing on BC Racing coilovers w/swift springs (minimal drop in rear).
What is the maximum extra clearance (mm) that can be gained by rolling &/or shaving the rear fenders?
I don't want to spend the money to get custom forged wheels in the optimal offsets, and the most conservative offset I can find in a reasonably wide wheel is 19x10.5 +45. I would like to get a 295/30R19 tire under there with no added camber and no rubbing on BC Racing coilovers w/swift springs (minimal drop in rear).
06-23-14, 08:54 PM
#673
I figure that this thread is as good a place as any to ask this question.
What is the maximum extra clearance (mm) that can be gained by rolling &/or shaving the rear fenders?
I don't want to spend the money to get custom forged wheels in the optimal offsets, and the most conservative offset I can find in a reasonably wide wheel is 19x10.5 +45. I would like to get a 295/30R19 tire under there with no added camber and no rubbing on BC Racing coilovers w/swift springs (minimal drop in rear).
What is the maximum extra clearance (mm) that can be gained by rolling &/or shaving the rear fenders?
I don't want to spend the money to get custom forged wheels in the optimal offsets, and the most conservative offset I can find in a reasonably wide wheel is 19x10.5 +45. I would like to get a 295/30R19 tire under there with no added camber and no rubbing on BC Racing coilovers w/swift springs (minimal drop in rear).
