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Old 03-08-12, 08:41 PM
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Default New wheels on, hate stance, need advice/suggestions

Ok, I put my new wheels on Vossen VVS 086, 20X9 Front +20 and 20X10.5 R +25
but now I am hating the stance. It looks like a damn hot rod. The wheels and tires are sticking out past the fender.

I am dropped on BC coils. I have rolled the front and shaved the rear. The tire sizes are 245/35/20 F and 275/30/30 R. I can't go much lower than I have in the pics below. Any suggestions?

I have contemplated getting different tires to 225 on the front and 255 on the rear, maybe even 245. Im also thinking of having the fenders pulled. I don't really know what to do. I am looking to tuck the tires just a tad, but I can't stand the stance of it now.

I currently have the drivers side a half inch higher than the passenger side. I am doing this just to test how low I can go with out rubbing. The drivers side can match the passenger side in terms of height but I still don't like the way the passenger side looks.

Yes, I know the front fenders have dents in them. This was not caused by rolling the fender, they were there prior to rolling. The shop even told me that it could mess the roll up but I didnt mind.

Help please!
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Old 03-08-12, 08:48 PM
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Smaller tires and camber
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more tire stretch. those are pretty aggressive sizes for being 20's, if they were 19's i could see it being easier to pull off.. IMO
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Smaller tires 225 front and 255 rear
Old 03-08-12, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by speedaddic
Smaller tires 225 front and 255 rear
What he said and maybe a little negative camber.
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thanks for the help guys, but my question is, If I go with narrower tires 225 fronts and 255 or 245 rears, will I be able to lower my car more and will it help eliminate the hot-rod look?
Old 03-08-12, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Redpaste
thanks for the help guys, but my question is, If I go with narrower tires 225 fronts and 255 or 245 rears, will I be able to lower my car more and will it help eliminate the hot-rod look?
You will need a pull front and rear if you want tuck. check my thread, it's on the 1st page also. i have a similar setup. i only shaved the rear.
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hard to tell from the pics but a 225 up front should work just fine and you'd be able to lower. also move the 245/35/20 to the rear since you already have them. looks like it would work out perfectly!
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i agree with everyone else. start with skinnier tires and just play with the rear camber
Old 03-09-12, 02:43 AM
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225 up front and 245 in the rear. needs moar low;roll fronts shave rears
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I think the guys here don't get the picture. You hate how the wheels stick out. Easy answer, get new wheels with weak offsets and there's your answer.
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Again, thanks for all the suggestions and replies. I'm going to get skinnier tires. I will not get new wheels, it will be cheaper for me to go air then to get new wheels and tires. I know this because another forum member is running the exact same wheels, offsets too and he is running wider rear tires. Only thing is; He is on air.

I am really hoping swapping my front tires to the rears and getting new front tires will achieve the look I am searching for.

Again, if you think this will not work, PLEASE let me know!
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I use 225/35f and 255/30r or 235/35r for my 20s. your tires are huge
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you can do 235-35 and 255-35; those offsets are close to the wheels that I have.
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Im still stuck on the fact you said the dents where already there, just seems strange that the dent are right on the fender lip on both sides.. Just sayin...


Did your wheels used to hit on the fender?


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