FINSTER Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Well today I have finally put my new wheels on the supra, after I had spent the bank holiday weekend colour coding the sills, spats, front spoiler and brake callipers. The wheels are 18" Advans and the fronts are fine no problem however the rears which are on 285/35/18 catch on the arch when you go round corners. What is the answer? The arches have not been rolled out which i believe will help. The car is on standard suspension set-up (j-spec) - what is the solution? Will i need different shocks - or would bump stops help - or roll out the arches? Here are some pics of the wheels (no theres not as the pics exceed forum - how do u fix that then?!?) Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 For the rears, fit 30 profile tyres, I use them get NO scrubbing at all. Apart from when the car is overloaded and I'm bouncing over bumps (and I have no rolled arches). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 http://www.kulthea.net/fitment.xls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Looking good Andy I use to have quite stiff Tein shocks on my car when I had the wheels fitted (285/35/18 tyres fitted), I'd occasionally get rubbing on the arch when REALLY pushing it on a bend. Getting the inner lip of the arch rolled in would also help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 yup, reduce your profile. you gotta be above the stock rolling radius with a 285/35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 reduce profile or cut the arch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm using 283/35/18 on 18x10 Lexus rims and stock JSpec suspension with no rubbing issues at all. The Lexus rims are the correct offset for a Supra though - I suspect this is Finster's problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 I'm using 283/35/18 on 18x10 Lexus rims and stock JSpec suspension with no rubbing issues at all. The Lexus rims are the correct offset for a Supra though - I suspect this is Finster's problem. isn't this bigger than the stock rolling radius though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yeah it is, but 30/285 is slightly under, so both arnt perfect, but it'll avoid rubbing for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 fair enough, i suppose it's alright as long as it's not excessively out. (like the berk who had my car before me put on it) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINSTER Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Its a shame I have put on 4 new tyres this morning! Dont think the credit card will take another hammering! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINSTER Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 If i buy 2 more tyres tomorrow!!! will the 285/30/18 stop the catching does 5mm make that much difference? Dont mind it catching if I am booting it but at the moment cant go round corners at more than 15mph!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 The lower profile tyre won't flex as much. If you've just got the 285/35 tyres then I wouldn't feel like buying new ones straight away, think I would get the arches rolled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINSTER Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Yes, booked in tomorrow to get the arches rolled - they reckon if 30 wont rub but 35 will they can get between 7-8mm clearance from rolling the arches! So the sage continues my fingers are well and truly crossed mate!!! and if the paint cracks on the edge of the arches they will soft mask the edge and 2 pack paint any damage and it wont show on the quarters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINSTER Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Had the arches rolled now the rubbing has completely gone - how do i know? because after it had been done 3 mechanics and me driving took it round a roundabout untill the back end came round - no rubbing!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 How much did that set you back? Good to hear you've had it sorted too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINSTER Posted April 22, 2006 Author Share Posted April 22, 2006 Had both rear arches rolled, then the lips repainted, and then cavity waxed - how much - well my mate owns a bodyshop and he wanted some beer money and I did make him some brews when he did it so it cost me £20!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Thats a lot of effort - good job you have friends who do that You could have saved yourself all that by just fitting the different sized tyres - but I guess that depends if you needed to replace them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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