pulling rear quarter panels
08-28-11, 08:15 PM
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pulling rear quarter panels
well after lots of searching i still cant find what im looking for i just picked up a new set of rims for my 1990 ls the fronts are 18x9 and rears are 18x10.5 i know the fronts have a offset of +24 i dont remember the rear but anyways the rear stick out about 2 inches what is the max i can pull the rear quarters out i dont want to get fender flares if i dont have to i am running 315 35 18 tires in the rear also they are bfg drag radials that came with the wheels if anyone has pictures of an extreme pull on a ls please post them any help would be appreciated also i dont want to do a crazy stretch on the tires i need traction i am having a problem with that now
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08-28-11, 09:52 PM
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Pretty sure the rears are a 10, those Saleen reps only come in 18x9 and 18x10 from what I know, I had a 215/40/18 on the front of these wheels when I owned them ( I had the same set on my S13, except 18x10 all around).
I'd run a 215/45/18 front, and a 225/40/18 out back, as far as rolling the fenders. I'll post some pics of mine when I can get a shot, I pulled about 20-30mm out. I just used hammers, its the best way to do it. They should fit just fine with a good roll, my 245/40/18s on my 18x9.5 +15 Battles fit well on my UCF20.
Just read you have traction issues. Are you racing your car or something? I mean it shouldn't be an issue, run a smaller tire and try to eliminate as much camber as possible out back.
I'd run a 215/45/18 front, and a 225/40/18 out back, as far as rolling the fenders. I'll post some pics of mine when I can get a shot, I pulled about 20-30mm out. I just used hammers, its the best way to do it. They should fit just fine with a good roll, my 245/40/18s on my 18x9.5 +15 Battles fit well on my UCF20.
Just read you have traction issues. Are you racing your car or something? I mean it shouldn't be an issue, run a smaller tire and try to eliminate as much camber as possible out back.
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08-29-11, 12:08 AM
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his user is 1jzls400 so maybe he has a 1j haha.
Those wheels specs should clear a stock cut/rolled fender when lowered. Dont know about the 315s though. Thats a whole other story.
Those wheels specs should clear a stock cut/rolled fender when lowered. Dont know about the 315s though. Thats a whole other story.
08-29-11, 02:52 AM
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regardless, unless you're topping 600hp AND 500ft/lb you shouldn't need anything wider than 275mm drag radials. i mean serious, you're running 18" drag radials on those heavy chrome wheels and wondering why you're not getting traction? what's your suspension setup? are you running like 40psi
if you're trying to lower your ET switch down to 15-17" drag radials in the rear and set your suspension up properly...
08-29-11, 05:18 AM
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well i do have a 1jz in it making between 450 and 500 hp i will probably go with 275 in the rear but that is the narrowest i will go i had 275 45 17 on my old rim set up and was spinning so i need to stay with that atleast i am going to get some springs soon to lower it im not going for a super low stance i live in north dakota the roads suck for low cars and the winters do too ill prolly drop it about 1.5 inches i do like the wideness of the the rear tires though so i might just do a hell of a pull i would love to go wide body but dont have the money for one of those kits they are hella expensive but nice