drew22mader

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Going to be making a purchase in the next few weeks and i've already picked the tire out, Toyo T1R's, just gotta get a size. I'm not running a 215/35/18 anymore, just isn't gonna cut it, not enough tire there and i wanna protect my $2500 Volks from getting scratched.

I was thinking about either 215/40/18 or 225/40/18, anyone running either of these set ups? Any rubbing?

LiKEaFeRiO

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Invest in a tire that has the rim protector feature...its where theres extra rubber in the area where tire meets rim so you'll scratch rubber, not metal.

If you get any of the sizes you are looking at, theres a good chance you'll rub and will have to A) raise the car or B) change alignment settings or C) a combo of both.

The 40 represents aspect ratio so the tire will be bigger than you think.

drew22mader

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The Toyo T1R has the rim protector on it so thats one reason why i chose it. I know how to read the dimensions. a 215/40/18 won't rub. But i was told i would need to roll my rear fenders if i run the 225/40

filipinop1405

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i'm gonna get Falken Ziex Ze 512 in 215/40/18 they go rim protector plus the treadwear is pretty good... when are your rims coming in drew? steve told me mine would be in country on the 25th

tuningmycivic

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cutting it close for NOPI aren't you?

drew22mader

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My wheels won't be in time for Nopi, mine also will be in the US on the 25th, i ordered Red Rays lugs with them.

kasimmmmm

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215's...

filipinop1405

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sweet! i already got black ones

LiKEaFeRiO

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If it helps at all, with 0 camber all around I rub front and back riding on 215/40/17s. Rims are 17 x 7 I believe.
That didn't happen with the 205/40/17s I had before.

I have it set at -1.5 to -2.0 camber all around now and got rid of the rubbing.
The rears barely clear the fenders saving me the hassle of rolling my fenders.

I'm dropped with about 1 finger gap all around.

drew22mader

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i plan to have 0 gap, and have the front tires tucked just a tad like 1/4" of inch. and 0 gap in the back, so i'll just do 215/40/18

matrix311

Go with the Falken Azenis ST115's, those should work pretty good with side wall protections.

drew22mader

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I'm already going with the new Toyo T1R's, and they have Side wall protection as well.

HondaKorn

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this is sooo exciting...I can't wait to see them.....can u get blk/red recals for the rims to match ur car??

BlackKnight008

215 for sure thats what I will be running when I get the new tires for my new rims, no rubbing I have heard, I know a guy in the tire business and he told me to stick with the 215's

drew22mader

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Honda Korn, well thing is, they come with Gold Volk Racing Limited Edition Stickers, but i asked around to see if i could get new volks stickers, i was told they are $40 a pop, so that would mean $160 for just stickers, and you have to take a picture of the sticker damaged and send it to Rays and they decided if you get more. lol, its a damn racket.

SLO REX

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Yeah they are VERY stingy with the stickers and it costs more for stickers for Volks than some Rota wheels. You are getting quality with the Volks though.

DUDEitsMATTx

yeah thats crazy $2,500 for just rims.. they are gunna be fin sick!! i want 2 get some rays lugs also but idk what color 2 get i got a sliver car with 17 black rims ith chrome lip.. proable black but i dont want the paint 2 chip off.. but drew mad pros 2 you sickest car here.. u gunna swap or turbo it?

drew22mader

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Thanks guys, yea $2500 for wheels is crazy but eh o well they are def worth it. I'm lookin at swapping right now, thought about the k24 but AZNboySRFR talked me into the k20. So if all goes right, i should be swapped at the start of summer.