18" R Compounds on Carrera S
02-08-2007 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Carrera 69
I got the ZX3 R with powdercoated black centers. I got them from Tunerworks in Calgary. They're great guys, very helpfull and knowledgable. I think they're the largest distributor of Forgelines in Canada.
02-08-2007 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Carrera 69
I just ordered a set of 9x18, 12x18 Forgelines for my 05 Carrera C2 with PSS9's. I am planning to run 245/305 RA1's. I was assured I would have no rub.
That's the wheel / tire combo I currently run, and it doesn't rub.
HOWEVER, you have to be careful with how you get your camber setup (if you are running GT3 Cup control arms) and make sure you also move the strut tower inwards too and not try to get all the negative camber from shims in the control arms (in the latter case the fronts will rub).
I think that with stock camber settings there should be no rubbing issues
02-08-2007 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by H20NOO
I'm running 245/40/18 Front and 315/30/18 Rears with Cargraphic lowering springs and no rubbing problems whatsoever.
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02-08-2007 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cgomez
That's the wheel / tire combo I currently run, and it doesn't rub.
HOWEVER, you have to be careful with how you get your camber setup (if you are running GT3 Cup control arms) and make sure you also move the strut tower inwards too and not try to get all the negative camber from shims in the control arms (in the latter case the fronts will rub).
I think that with stock camber settings there should be no rubbing issues
HOWEVER, you have to be careful with how you get your camber setup (if you are running GT3 Cup control arms) and make sure you also move the strut tower inwards too and not try to get all the negative camber from shims in the control arms (in the latter case the fronts will rub).
I think that with stock camber settings there should be no rubbing issues
What suspension set up do you have? I ordered the PSS9's but haven't decided on sway bars yet. Any suggestios?
02-09-2007 | 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cgomez
That's the wheel / tire combo I currently run, and it doesn't rub.
HOWEVER, you have to be careful with how you get your camber setup (if you are running GT3 Cup control arms) and make sure you also move the strut tower inwards too and not try to get all the negative camber from shims in the control arms (in the latter case the fronts will rub).
I think that with stock camber settings there should be no rubbing issues
HOWEVER, you have to be careful with how you get your camber setup (if you are running GT3 Cup control arms) and make sure you also move the strut tower inwards too and not try to get all the negative camber from shims in the control arms (in the latter case the fronts will rub).
I think that with stock camber settings there should be no rubbing issues
02-09-2007 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SB
18x8.5 should weigh a little less.. why go with 18x9 fronts if you're only going to run 245mm rubber on them?
02-09-2007 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Canuck
What widths are your rims? Offsets?
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02-09-2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by nkhalidi
So that when he builds up the courage, he can run a 265 up there
02-09-2007 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by H20NOO
8.5x18 and 11x18. Not sure of the offsets. They are Dymag wheels so you could contact Alan at Wheelenhancement and ask him. He'll know.
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02-10-2007 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Carrera 69
Thanks for the info. The car is in the shop getting set up for the spring.
What suspension set up do you have? I ordered the PSS9's but haven't decided on sway bars yet. Any suggestios?
What suspension set up do you have? I ordered the PSS9's but haven't decided on sway bars yet. Any suggestios?
02-10-2007 | 02:24 PM
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my car is a Carrera S so I decided to keep the PASM and only change for lower progressive springs. They are well matched for the rebound range of the PAMS shocks. In Sport mode it works great at the track. Use normal mode for everyday use and when its rainning at the track.
