How big is too big (tires)?
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Originally Posted by ElkGroveFordGuy
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Get the 35. With a 9.5, these cars can really run a +30. I had 19x9.5 +35 all around with the stock 255/40 tires and they were still too tucked for me. I put 1/4" spacers up front and 5/16" in the rear. 1/4" is about 6.5mm and 5/16 is about 7.25mm, making the wheels +29 front and +28 rear. The 255/40 was a little stretched on the 9.5, so if you were to run 275 or 285/35, they'd be perfect on the 19x9.5 +35.
The 40mm 9.5 will tuck 6mm instead of 1mm with the 35mm/9.5, so if he wants to run a fat tire I'd really recommend the 40mm.
If he's only gonna run a 275 rear tire though, either the 35mm or the 40mm will work.
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Originally Posted by Gabe
A 9.5 with 35mm offset will only tuck 1 mm compared to a 10"-wide / 40mm offset wheel, which is what I had in the Niche Milans when I had rear tire rub against the fender lip.
The 40mm 9.5 will tuck 6mm instead of 1mm with the 35mm/9.5, so if he wants to run a fat tire I'd really recommend the 40mm.
If he's only gonna run a 275 rear tire though, either the 35mm or the 40mm will work.
The 40mm 9.5 will tuck 6mm instead of 1mm with the 35mm/9.5, so if he wants to run a fat tire I'd really recommend the 40mm.
If he's only gonna run a 275 rear tire though, either the 35mm or the 40mm will work.
Luckily there's plenty of us who have done this before haha. I'm currently running 20x10 +40 rear with 285/35 and have plenty of clearance. I can't wait for my 6GRs though. I have the 5-spokes on preorder. They should be in early May.
That will be set #6 on the car lmao
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Sounds fun but I have my own race to go to.
I have my first autocross race for the season next weekend in Sacramento.
I'm racing my 65 mustang in the CAM class this year SCCA solo 2.
I have my first autocross race for the season next weekend in Sacramento.
I'm racing my 65 mustang in the CAM class this year SCCA solo 2.
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Originally Posted by ElkGroveFordGuy
Sounds fun but I have my own race to go to.
I have my first autocross race for the season next weekend in Sacramento.
I'm racing my 65 mustang in the CAM class this year SCCA solo 2.
I have my first autocross race for the season next weekend in Sacramento.
I'm racing my 65 mustang in the CAM class this year SCCA solo 2.
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These are too big... 
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In conclusion...
19x10 rims w/ 40mm offset. 275/40 tires
Hardest things were finding a wheel to fit the Brembos and finding a tire shop. Although confident, tire shop guys don't always know what they're talking about.
19x10 rims w/ 40mm offset. 275/40 tires
Hardest things were finding a wheel to fit the Brembos and finding a tire shop. Although confident, tire shop guys don't always know what they're talking about.
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A 9.5 with 35mm offset will only tuck 1 mm compared to a 10"-wide / 40mm offset wheel, which is what I had in the Niche Milans when I had rear tire rub against the fender lip.
The 40mm 9.5 will tuck 6mm instead of 1mm with the 35mm/9.5, so if he wants to run a fat tire I'd really recommend the 40mm.
If he's only gonna run a 275 rear tire though, either the 35mm or the 40mm will work.
The 40mm 9.5 will tuck 6mm instead of 1mm with the 35mm/9.5, so if he wants to run a fat tire I'd really recommend the 40mm.
If he's only gonna run a 275 rear tire though, either the 35mm or the 40mm will work.
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Originally Posted by m05fastbackGT
Gabe, I run Nitto NT-555 G2 275/35/20's on Steeda spyder 9.5 with 45mm offest both front and rear.. So is running 45mm offset in the rear going to tuck in too close and not work
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Plus, you're already running it, so you know it fits, right?
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Thanks Patrick 
Yes, I just wasn't 100% sure after reading over your post, as I began having doubts Gabe.. So I figured that I'd better ask just to make certain for my own piece of mind..
Yes, I just wasn't 100% sure after reading over your post, as I began having doubts Gabe.. So I figured that I'd better ask just to make certain for my own piece of mind..
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