whawha7

Hey Guys,

Anyone have 245/40/19 on Eibachs springs have any issues with rubbing? Should I go with 35s instead? Prefer 40s for added protection/comfort.

Thanks!

Puppetmaster

Look at the links in my sig for some resources that will help you figure that out.

iSeeYouTwo

Depends what size/offset your wheels are...

odus

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im running 245/40/19 lowered on megan coils and no rubbing wheels are 19x8.5+35 check my build thread for some pics im much lower than sportlines.

whawha7

Wheels are Enkei GTC01 19x8.5 42mm offset.

Puppetmaster thanks for compiling that list. Looking through it now.

ttk5

I had 245/40/19 tires on 19x9 +45 wheels and I rubbed a tiny bit in the rear when I had passengers. I had H&R springs which is a greater drop than the eibach though

whawha7

I've been going through old posts but havent been able to find any verifiable info regarding this exact setup. MrOtocinclus has the same setup I'm going for (Enkei GTC01 19x8.5 +42) with Eibach springs but he is running 245/35/19 tires.

I live in NYC so having more tire (245/40/19) is reassuring with all the potholes I have to deal with.

I guess for me it comes down to

Go with 245/40/19 with the possibility I will rub and have to roll my fenders. Or try 245/35/19 and sacrifice the handling/comfort/protection that comes with more tire.

hmmmm

odus

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Or you could have listen to me being on the same size tires with a farther out offset and lower and i dont rub

HOLLYHOOD

I dont get why people go for a certain look and are against rolling fenders like its a huge body mod

odus

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not sure im rolling my fenders soon so i can go lower.

SlickxAc

seriously right!? rolling fenders isnt even a big deal. you have to be willing to pay to play!

apinwp09GBTSX

DAMN IT NO!!!! NO!!! another 2nd gen TSX with GTC01s in the Tristate no!!!

you will rub, dont put those wheels on they suck, they look ugly!!!

all jokes aside I have the same wheels I have 245/35/19's and Im lowered, I drive to queens and Manhattan area and no problems; honestly I dont see much difference in having 40 and 35 series tires for comfort/handling/protection..I mean isnt like mm difference... you should always try to avoid potholes anyways

stan_t

It's a 1/2" difference in amount of sidewall -- that's not a very small difference. I would not run 35 profile tires around here either.

Avoiding potholes is not possible most of the time, always sounds funny to me when people say that. Sure, let me slam on the brakes with cars on my ass and swerve into oncoming traffic 20 feet away from a pothole.

245/35s would be a more correct size though.

Stan

whawha7

Haha, you might get your wish! Got a hugeeee tax bill -- probably not wise to spend $$ on wheels right now. hmmmmm yolo!? You ever worry about getting your wheels jacked? C'mon convince me not to get them, please.

@all, never had to roll fenders. Glad to know its not a big deal.

odus

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im going to drop my front lower tommorow ill take pics of the car and post in here so you can see what it looks like