Widening Wheels
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Drifting
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Widening Wheels
I know we can run 335's out back with the car tubbed. Some have even done it without tubbing but the wheels stick out too far for my taste. But that's on 18 inch wheels. Are there any space limitations tubbing for a 19 inch wheel? Does the extra height of the rim run me into any rubbing issues on parts that wold not happend with 18 inch rims?
Can anyone recommend a shop to widen the wheels? I am looking to widen my rear 19 inch Fikse FM/10's.
THX!
MM
Can anyone recommend a shop to widen the wheels? I am looking to widen my rear 19 inch Fikse FM/10's.
THX!
MM
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by HeavenIsABlownC5
I know we can run 335's out back with the car tubbed. Some have even done it without tubbing but the wheels stick out too far for my taste. But that's on 18 inch wheels. Are there any space limitations tubbing for a 19 inch wheel? Does the extra height of the rim run me into any rubbing issues on parts that wold not happend with 18 inch rims?
Can anyone recommend a shop to widen the wheels? I am looking to widen my rear 19 inch Fikse FM/10's.
THX!
MM
Can anyone recommend a shop to widen the wheels? I am looking to widen my rear 19 inch Fikse FM/10's.
THX!
MM
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Fikse's are modular wheels.
I would suggest sending them to Fikse for the modifications and have them done right.
http://www.fikse.com/cgi-bin/frmmgr/forms.cgi?form=1
I would suggest sending them to Fikse for the modifications and have them done right.
http://www.fikse.com/cgi-bin/frmmgr/forms.cgi?form=1
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Drifting
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thanks for the info...I guess it only makes sense to start with the manufacturer...
Michelin make Pilot SPorts in 345/30/ZR19.....400 each new but if it give me traction for 603hp it's worth every penny
Michelin make Pilot SPorts in 345/30/ZR19.....400 each new but if it give me traction for 603hp it's worth every penny
Melting Slicks
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First off have FIKSE adjust the rim. If I remember right prices are as follows: outside rim half=$190, inside rim half=$200, rim centers=$350.....plus there is a $50 (per wheel) disassembly/re-assembly fee.
When it comes to tubbing there really is only one thing you have to worry about and that's the upper control arm during full suspension droop (ie. rear lifted off the ground). You'll hit this limit on anything bigger then a ~74mm offset (for a 19" wheel). If you use the LPE mintub kit be sure to get the "shock-travel-limiter/shock-relocation-bracket" kit also as this will give you additional room for a bigger rim offset (up to 94mm.....I beleive). After that you'll start running into a whole slew of other issues. Beside a 19x12 rim with the max offset fits perfectly under the fender lip.
Oh, and another thing, the extra rubber on the ground really doesn't do much for additional traction....maybe an increase of about 20% over stock.
When it comes to tubbing there really is only one thing you have to worry about and that's the upper control arm during full suspension droop (ie. rear lifted off the ground). You'll hit this limit on anything bigger then a ~74mm offset (for a 19" wheel). If you use the LPE mintub kit be sure to get the "shock-travel-limiter/shock-relocation-bracket" kit also as this will give you additional room for a bigger rim offset (up to 94mm.....I beleive). After that you'll start running into a whole slew of other issues. Beside a 19x12 rim with the max offset fits perfectly under the fender lip.
Oh, and another thing, the extra rubber on the ground really doesn't do much for additional traction....maybe an increase of about 20% over stock.
