story, after re-reading your post slowly, I believe we were talking about the same thing...we mentioned that wheel width does not have affect (to a point) on the fitment...

now if I had 235mm on my rims with the same spacer, I would stick out another 5mm....if I had the same 235 tires and replaced my 17x8 +20 wheels with 17x9 +20, it would fit the same way...the tire will be stretched a little bit but the fitment for most part will remain the same....

with Dan's setup, he mentioned he is rubbing, he has 2 options, lower the offset OR go narrow on tires....

if you are getting similar rims and are unsure, I say, get +35 offset (hoping they have the same face/concave), get your car to the height you want, then add spacers depending on how flush you want to be...

this is a safer approach to getting +20 with 235 tires and rubbing away just to get a different set of tires OR spending more $$$ on roll and pull/etc....unless someone has tried and tested, then you can follow suit....

 

Dan, where did you go to get your alignment done? Its time for my A134 service, was thinking about having the dealership do it. But i know they charge too much lol.

 

Yes, fitment would be the same between 17x8 and 17x9.

Same size tire would result in a stretch on the 9.

which would mean there would be an angle on the tire like / < - this instead of | <- this on the 8

and if there is an angle it would mean the car would have to be lowered more for the fender to rub, than it would without the stretch correct?

So what I'm saying is that although 235 is 10mm wider than 225, the rim is 19.05mm wider as well. which means the tire needs to be stretched an extra 9mm I think.

Which would increase the angle of the tire with the slightest stretch.

which meansssssssssss that since your tires sit basically straight up, my tires would be slightly angled

 

Yes but what stretches is the sidewall for the most part...you don't stretch the contact patch...The contact patch is 225 or 235mm...

But to your point, you are correct. The stretch will allow you to lower the car a tad bit more...how significantly can you lower it? Am not sure...

 

You have a "square" setup correct (same specs all around)? Why does the fronts look more stretched than the rears? Might be just the angle of the pic.

I ordered the 535's in your specs tonight, so I was using your wheels/tires as something to go off of. I am on s techs right now maybe getting coilovers or konis very soon. I dont want to run crazy stretch on them but I am probably not going as low as you are currently. I am planning on rolling all corners and adding skunk 2 camber kit in the front and ingalls in the rear.

Thanks for whoring out your car so I had something to go off of

And btw, looks great Dan but give that damn thing a bath

Edit: Uh oh Anil is here

 

That is a beautiful TL!

 

Well I have the lifetime alignment package at Firestone and the new location that opened up on Pisgah church rd last week has an in ground alignment rack so that my new spot. Guy at the front desk told me to come in once a week if I wanted.

Yup, square set up. Might be the angle as I heard the same thing when I was running -3 camber it looked like it was at zero. Stretch is the same on all of them. I'll be rinsing it down tomorrow, pointless to wash it yesterday or today as the roads were still covered in snow. Sun melted it a lot today and I don't need to drive anywhere tomorrow.

 

2 questions:

If I had the opportunity to have the 18x9.75 +20 will the 225/40 but a huge stretch on them.

Second, recommendations on adjustable ball joints

 

I do not see any question marks, therefore there are no questions to be answered

 

Someone woke up on the smart side of the bed this morning

 

That's everyday

 

I'm a bi fan of the window visors. Do want.

 

TMI bro !!!




Dan, imaging what your stretch is right now...you will be stretching your tires another 25mm (1 inch)....

I am not a fan of a insane stretch....I am guessing you are trying to get some concaves in the back...

 

Where is the period?

 

Was just toying with the idea. I'm sticking with the 8.75 though


Ball joint recommendations?

 

 

Ingall's or SPC

 

Between Dan's legs

 

How did I know Anil would pick up on that......

 

I would go SPC on the front....

Ingall allows for a max of -1.5deg and SPC allows for -3 degs....am sure you wont need that much but well, its good to have the option...

also, the Ingalls, I think its 160 for both and SPC is 240 for both....

 

Snowplowing......

 

damn...looks like you guys got another 3-4" of snow...

mega props to keeping her clean though

 

Clean silver on snow

 

Didn't drive it today. Have a little over 6 now and still snowing/sleeting hard

 

Keep it there Dan........






































thats what Steven is gonna say

 

Doubt ups will be by tomorrow :-(

 

Jeez you guys are getting hammerd out there. Be safe

 

Thanks Yorks. Doubt we'll hit the 10-12 like they originally said because the stupid sleet is killing the snow totals. If it doesn't get worst then tomorrow I can at least take the wife's car to pick up my new gun.

 

No.......Steven is going to say, "Put a snow plow on that baby!"

 

No more dual drill for me

 

 

Looks good

 

Have 4 new type s center caps to install on rims later

 

We have a winner ladies and gentlemen!

 

WOW! I like'em

 

School me Dan. Think I missed something. Besides single drill, what's different from your current wheels? Specs? Color? Looks like the same XXR's.

 

They are the same. One had bad curb rash so I was going to replace that one but found a local guy that offered to get mine at a decent price so instead of buying one rim for $150, I got 4 new single drilled for less than 200

 

Good deal! Always nice to have a fresh set.

 

I was going to call you stupid.
then you mentioned the deal you made and got.
Now I call you smart.