Tanabe DF210 springs discussions (The Mother thread)
04-02-08, 09:49 AM
#196
You guys mention 'rolling fenders' alot. I can't picture it in my head. What do you do when you are rolling fenders?
Feel under the fender and you will feel a lip. This lip is either rolled (bent) upwards or cut to allow a wider tire to fit between the hub and fender.
It sounds like a manual job,.. What tools are you using, what are you doing?
There is a fender rolling tool available at some shops that attaches to the hub. Some use a baseball bat? I had mine cut with an air saw and it was less than $50 as I recall.
Also, doesn't the LS come with 45mm offset standard?
I believe the OEM setup is 45mm.
With this offset that means the wheel is 45mm to the inside of the body panel, or pushed out that far?
Don't know what this means but am guessing it refers to how far inward the wheel sits.
When you change to 35mm you are pushing the wheel out (but 10mm less than factory I assume?)
Definitely pushes it out an additional 10mm. Enough that with a 275 or 285 40series tire the fender lip had to be trimmed to avoid rubbing.
I've noticed on stock, the wheels are too far in on the wheel wells. So would a higher offset push the wheels out, for a more agressive look? (Or am I mistaking offset for spacers.. if so explain the difference please )
Feel under the fender and you will feel a lip. This lip is either rolled (bent) upwards or cut to allow a wider tire to fit between the hub and fender.
It sounds like a manual job,.. What tools are you using, what are you doing?
There is a fender rolling tool available at some shops that attaches to the hub. Some use a baseball bat? I had mine cut with an air saw and it was less than $50 as I recall.
Also, doesn't the LS come with 45mm offset standard?
I believe the OEM setup is 45mm.
With this offset that means the wheel is 45mm to the inside of the body panel, or pushed out that far?
Don't know what this means but am guessing it refers to how far inward the wheel sits.
When you change to 35mm you are pushing the wheel out (but 10mm less than factory I assume?)
Definitely pushes it out an additional 10mm. Enough that with a 275 or 285 40series tire the fender lip had to be trimmed to avoid rubbing.
I've noticed on stock, the wheels are too far in on the wheel wells. So would a higher offset push the wheels out, for a more agressive look? (Or am I mistaking offset for spacers.. if so explain the difference please )
Here is an example of trimming the fender versus rolling it. I only cut it because nobody would roll it in Houston.
04-02-08, 02:05 PM
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Just so you know with my 35mm offset 18"s and 245/40's the tires rubbed when I hit a dip or a bump but rarely in turns. I trimmed the fenders 1/8" and now they are fine. If I had 225 or 235's I don't think they would rub though.
Even if you buy a similar set up and have to roll/trim it is inexpensive to do though.
Looking forward to seeing your selection and pics bro.
Even if you buy a similar set up and have to roll/trim it is inexpensive to do though.
Looking forward to seeing your selection and pics bro.
Never thought new wheels could be such an exact science. The reward will be worth it, though.
04-02-08, 02:23 PM
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No problem bro. It depends on the look you are going for. For me I wanted the fattest tires I could cram in the well that would fit on my wheel(s). For me I did not care about rolling/cutting fenders since it got me where I wanted to be.
The right wheel is a &^#% especially with the high disk in the front! I went through several sets before finding the right one. Many were mounted and hit the caliper when they spun it.
The right wheel is a &^#% especially with the high disk in the front! I went through several sets before finding the right one. Many were mounted and hit the caliper when they spun it.
04-03-08, 05:38 PM
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04-04-08, 06:36 AM
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Just to chime in with actual experience. I bought a used set of Tanabe DF 210's. I put them on last December, drove the car and then immediately took them off. I went back to the H&R's. They were really soft compared to the H&R's. They have their purpose - if you want a sporty, responsive ride they are not a good choice - the H&R and probably Eibach are better suited.
04-04-08, 02:20 PM
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i have 19x8 +20 with 235/35 front and 19x9.5 +20 255/35 rear, and had to cut rear quarters even stock height. Have df210's and they ride great, just not low enough for my taste. Will hold me over till I have money for coilovers though, and i'll sell the df's.
