235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

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235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby ItstheLPC » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:56 am

So, got the rims. 18x8.5 offset +44.
I want to run 235/40/18 tyres on a stock suspension set up.
Has anyone done this?

How do I adjust the camber? (soo confused)

Help :P

(Ill put up some pics once i figure out whats going on)
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby drndrn » Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:46 am

If you're on stock suspension (not coilovers) then camber is adjusted only by the camber bolt (front only). Camber in the rear can be adjusted by installed camber bushes ($50) from whiteline (-1.25 +1.25), or their arms (forgot what they're called, but they're about $500-600 I think)
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby Gambit » Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:58 am

Watching with keen interest, as i want to put my similar size wheels and tyres on stock suspension, but afraid it will look mexican. Otherwise i will just have to wait it out for coilovers, Roll centre adjusters, and rear camber arms perhaps.
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby drndrn » Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:13 pm

Gambit, you really shouldn't have any issue. It's not as hard as it seems. I mean, I made 18x9 +35's fit with a little bit of camber, so 18x8.5's should be a breeze.

What coilovers you getting?
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby ItstheLPC » Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:24 pm

Cheers :) , so camber bushes from Whiteline.
Do you know a good place to buy these from?

Also, if I just got Nelson from Sydney Guard rolling, do you think this would be enough without camber bushes?
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Postby drndrn » Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:50 pm

Yes it should be enough without camber bushes. You're wheels aren't that aggressive to need lots of camber and guard work.
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Postby Gambit » Thu Jun 02, 2011 1:10 pm

yeah i am sure they will fit up ok, my concern is getting it to look good ;)
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby ItstheLPC » Fri Jun 03, 2011 12:44 pm

Righto,
I shall let you all know my progress as i go.
I have the option of switching to 18x8's. If they dont come in I will be trying to get these on in aprox 2 weeks.
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby RUSHN » Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:44 am

Hey guys,

just fit 18x8.5 ROTA G-FORCE rims today with 235/40/18 Bridgestone Potenza S001's. (thanks for advice on NOT going 18 x 9!)

I gotta take some pics and then learn how to post em up. VERY happy with result, no extra lowering or anything done. however, im getting a weird sound, from left rear tyre i think when going over speed bumps...not sure what it is but will be asking the bridgestone dealer what could be happening!
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby blacktop™ » Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:47 am

What offset are the rims?
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby drndrn » Sun Jun 19, 2011 8:53 pm

I think those rims only came in +48 (or was it 45?)
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Re: 235/40/18 tyres on my gen IV pre facelift?

Postby RUSHN » Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:54 pm

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