I know theres plenty of threads/posts about coilovers but they
Dont give the answer I want and all go of on a tangent
So is anyone running this wheel setup with coilovers
And did you have any problems?
Rear 245/40/17 9j et35
Front 215/40/17 8j et35
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Wheel offsets will effect the fitment, not just width.
Camber also plays a part, particularly at the front.
So really depends on the above.
Camber also plays a part, particularly at the front.
So really depends on the above.
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For reference, my front wheels are 17x8 et38 with 215/40/17 tyres. I needed 5mm spacers to clear my Tein Super Street coilovers, making them et33.
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Hey up pal cheers for that Ill be good then
Hows car now you got everything sorted?
Hows car now you got everything sorted?
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benjo wrote:Hey up pal cheers for that Ill be good then
Hows car now you got everything sorted?
No prob fella.
Yeah, got the MR2 out of the garage after its been sat in there for a month.
Its covered in a thick layer of dust, but enjoyed taking it out for an hour or so, seeing as the roads and weather were dry. Everything spot on now.
Badly needs washing though!
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What you running on rear pal?
And I know Ive had to work today finishing a mates kitchen
Mines not moved for two weeks as Ive been that busy,had engine done
And hardly driven it,got loads of bits sat waiting to be fitted
And I know Ive had to work today finishing a mates kitchen
Mines not moved for two weeks as Ive been that busy,had engine done
And hardly driven it,got loads of bits sat waiting to be fitted
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benjo wrote:What you running on rear pal?
And I know Ive had to work today finishing a mates kitchen
Mines not moved for two weeks as Ive been that busy,had engine done
And hardly driven it,got loads of bits sat waiting to be fitted
My rear wheels are 9x17 et38 - 245/40/17 tyres. The wheels are fitted with the same 5mm spacers making them et33. I cant remember if these were actually required or not, and that the interferance was only at the front. I fitted them anyway to make et33 all round
I have nothing in the pipeline for my car, and havent done anything to it in months.
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Hi
I have Tein Flex coilovers and rear arches rolled so no scrubbing
I have desmond wise fitted :-
17" x 8" et35 with 215/40/17 Yokohama Parada Spec2
17" x 9" et38 with 255/40/17 Falken FK452
I have Tein Flex coilovers and rear arches rolled so no scrubbing
I have desmond wise fitted :-
17" x 8" et35 with 215/40/17 Yokohama Parada Spec2
17" x 9" et38 with 255/40/17 Falken FK452
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juliankv73 - any spacers needed with that combo you have?
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raptor95GTS wrote:juliankv73 - any spacers needed with that combo you have?
Hi buddy, no spacers, no rubbing or fouling of suspension
I've had this set up on 2 mr2's now and it's on my v6 mr2
I previously ran 17x 8j front and 9j rear ET35 with no rubbing etc either or spacers.
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cheers bud, much appreciated for the info Reckon a 225x45 or 235x40 would fit on the front ?
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raptor95GTS wrote:cheers bud, much appreciated for the info Reckon a 225x45 or 235x40 would fit on the front ?
Not without work.
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juliankv73 wrote:raptor95GTS wrote:juliankv73 - any spacers needed with that combo you have?
Hi buddy, no spacers, no rubbing or fouling of suspension
I've had this set up on 2 mr2's now and it's on my v6 mr2
I previously ran 17x 8j front and 9j rear ET35 with no rubbing etc either or spacers.
So with this setup but 245/40 would I get away with not rolling arches?
Any pics of stance?
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You will need to roll the small lip for it not to rub/catch on larger bumps.
This can be done with a heat gun and a rubber mallet. Heat the paint up really, really well, then hit the lip upwards. Dont flatten it entirely as it can trap water and rust out. Takes about 10-15 minutes a side.
This can be done with a heat gun and a rubber mallet. Heat the paint up really, really well, then hit the lip upwards. Dont flatten it entirely as it can trap water and rust out. Takes about 10-15 minutes a side.
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Al-sw20 wrote:raptor95GTS wrote:cheers bud, much appreciated for the info Reckon a 225x45 or 235x40 would fit on the front ?
Not without work.
how so? the wheel clears the coilover tube / spring so a tyre providing not bugling over the rim shouldn't have width issues and height wise there isn't anything above it to hit (other than the arch inners) . Just curious what stops it working
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raptor95GTS wrote:juliankv73 - any spacers needed with that combo you have?
Hi buddy
No spacers and no rubbing on front.
Rear needed an arch roll, not completely flat, and the guy from arch enemy put in some sealer too when he rolled the arch.
No scrubbing on any speed bumps or fouling on full lock either
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Al-sw20 wrote:You will need to roll the small lip for it not to rub/catch on larger bumps.
This can be done with a heat gun and a rubber mallet. Heat the paint up really, really well, then hit the lip upwards. Dont flatten it entirely as it can trap water and rust out. Takes about 10-15 minutes a side.
So just slight roll on rears?
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Yes.
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So fitted my miester r coilovers today and had some issues with
Front, I found the wheel rubbing so put camber bolts on gave it max
Positive camber on bolts and then max negative camber on
Top of the strut and check camber with a level which now shows
Perfectly plum, Im worried about lack of negative camber ????
Front, I found the wheel rubbing so put camber bolts on gave it max
Positive camber on bolts and then max negative camber on
Top of the strut and check camber with a level which now shows
Perfectly plum, Im worried about lack of negative camber ????
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