Fit Discussion for the XXR-527 Folks (Going agressive, might fail HARD)
05-08-2011, 10:45 PM
#326
Drifting
nice fedner work! so turned out good huh?? i think cutting works good on the TL and its pretty fast
nice moulding work buddy! someone has time and talents lol... i used to install flooring (hardwood, tile, vinyl, etc... so i can appreciate the hardwork and time it takes to do moulding lay outs like that.... i had a hard enough time doing my crown mouldings
nice moulding work buddy! someone has time and talents lol... i used to install flooring (hardwood, tile, vinyl, etc... so i can appreciate the hardwork and time it takes to do moulding lay outs like that.... i had a hard enough time doing my crown mouldings
05-08-2011, 11:51 PM
#327
I know I'm not the only one eying this wheel, my pre-order has been in for about 6 weeks, and I know others are sure to be jumping the bandwagon as well...so let's talk about it and try to help one another out!
Well, I pulled the trigger and changed my wheel order of XXR-527 from 18x8.75 et35 to et20 so I can take full well advantage of the concave design of the wheel.
I am going to be performing a mild drop, 1.5", on a 235/40-18 tire. I don't want to significantly sacrifice ride comfort, so the tire size is almost a moot point, unless anyone can convince me otherwise. I'll drop as much as the roll allows, my HT-Spec Type IIs are resting in the garage.
We've got some serious work to do on the fenders, I reckon.
So who else is with me?
Well, I pulled the trigger and changed my wheel order of XXR-527 from 18x8.75 et35 to et20 so I can take full well advantage of the concave design of the wheel.
I am going to be performing a mild drop, 1.5", on a 235/40-18 tire. I don't want to significantly sacrifice ride comfort, so the tire size is almost a moot point, unless anyone can convince me otherwise. I'll drop as much as the roll allows, my HT-Spec Type IIs are resting in the garage.
We've got some serious work to do on the fenders, I reckon.
So who else is with me?
what tires 235/45/18 what you guys think will the wheel fit my car?????? Help...
05-08-2011, 11:53 PM
#328
Drifting
hmmm tsx im not very familiar with fitment room in front but you would need to run a 40 series side wall not a 45 series thats too tall you might want to ask the guys in the tsx forum they might have better insight
05-09-2011, 11:58 AM
#331
Fearless DIY Guy
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[QUOTE=rockstar143;12932805]Yeah, thanks for sharing!!! Nicely done...is that your stock front wheel sitting THAT close to the newly cut fender?!?! 
Personally, I will never, ever advocate rolling to anyone after cutting the wells. It really was super fast, easy, and IMHO came out pretty nice. Moreover, I can now go more agressive with the gap and minimize it to a finger-gap without worry. 
We'll find out Saturday!
It's not that close, it's just the angle of the shot...the fenders are nice and smooth, thought...I ground the edges to the point where I could run my bare fingers across them metal the ensure my new tires see no harm.
Thanks, fellas. I had always wanted this in my home, I just finally got to the point where I can actually do it. The whole job was not difficult, just time consuming...save the run up the steps. I've done custom shelves with crown moulding, I've done 2 and 3-peice crown mouldings...doesn't come CLOSE to the difficulty those 3 boxes running up the steps presented. Those 3 boxes took 9 hours to do, but then again 5 hours or so was just figuring out the effing math. 
We'll find out Saturday!It's not that close, it's just the angle of the shot...the fenders are nice and smooth, thought...I ground the edges to the point where I could run my bare fingers across them metal the ensure my new tires see no harm.
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Also...you painting inside the picture boxes?!?!?
05-09-2011, 06:26 PM
#333
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well i went through a couple pages and decided i need to post my friends car..i believe hes the only 3g tls on 18x9.75 +20 all around 225/40/18 and we still need to adjust the camber more in the front
05-13-2011, 03:17 PM
#343
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Guys, how would a 245 tire look on these? I was speaking to the tire guy and he was saying if I'm gonna stretch the tires I shouldnt waste $ and go with an expensive tire. Then I just started to think if I can use the 245/40/18 I already have on my current wheels and was just wondering how it would look on the xxr wheels.
05-13-2011, 04:34 PM
#345
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Also does anybody have stretching experience with Nitto Invo? I am getting two 225/40/18 for $90 a piece and wondering If I should get em and put em up front and use some cheapo tires for the rear.
05-14-2011, 04:28 PM
#352
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Thanks guys. So the final specs are 18x8.75 + 20 all around wrapped in 225/40/18. Nitto Invo up front and good year eagle GT in the rear. I have the fenders cut/rolled with a slight pull on the fronts. The fronts will fit easily without any pulling and basically cutting off that lil piece of metal. I havent driven the car on the street yet, I just moved around in the parking lot to make sure nothing came loose. I think I can go lower in the front but I will leave it alone since I think it looks clean as is and I dont necessarily want to be slammed. I feel a slight rub in the rear so I'll either raise the car up or run more camber. All in all I like them very much even without the center caps. Those blue lugnuts put the icing on the cake. @ DM the 225 40 18 will be perfect, very very minor stretch
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05-14-2011, 08:04 PM
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Thanks guys. So the final specs are 18x8.75 + 20 all around wrapped in 225/40/18. Nitto Invo up front and good year eagle GT in the rear. I have the fenders cut/rolled with a slight pull on the fronts. The fronts will fit easily without any pulling and basically cutting off that lil piece of metal. I havent driven the car on the street yet, I just moved around in the parking lot to make sure nothing came loose. I think I can go lower in the front but I will leave it alone since I think it looks clean as is and I dont necessarily want to be slammed. I feel a slight rub in the rear so I'll either raise the car up or run more camber. All in all I like them very much even without the center caps. Those blue lugnuts put the icing on the cake. @ DM the 225 40 18 will be perfect, very very minor stretch
DM get yours mounted bro...
05-14-2011, 10:46 PM
#354
Three Wheelin'
Guys i want the bronze color but they dont come in a 35 offset so it has to be 18x8.75 with 20mm offset. I have a 245 tire and a-spec suspension from a manual tl on a 05 TL AT and a 12" sub system in the back but not to heavy yet it pushes down on the rear a little bit. My question is what do i need to do to make them fit....? Thanks
05-14-2011, 10:59 PM
#355
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Guys i want the bronze color but they dont come in a 35 offset so it has to be 18x8.75 with 20mm offset. I have a 245 tire and a-spec suspension from a manual tl on a 05 TL AT and a 12" sub system in the back but not to heavy yet it pushes down on the rear a little bit. My question is what do i need to do to make them fit....? Thanks
05-15-2011, 12:28 AM
#356
Guys i want the bronze color but they dont come in a 35 offset so it has to be 18x8.75 with 20mm offset. I have a 245 tire and a-spec suspension from a manual tl on a 05 TL AT and a 12" sub system in the back but not to heavy yet it pushes down on the rear a little bit. My question is what do i need to do to make them fit....? Thanks
05-15-2011, 12:50 AM
#357
lookin good...
break out the tire shine gel!!!!
and some center caps...
Overally, they look great though...
OH, and stop being a chicken and open up those headlights and remove those overlays! SOrry, had to say it.
break out the tire shine gel!!!!
and some center caps...
Overally, they look great though...
OH, and stop being a chicken and open up those headlights and remove those overlays! SOrry, had to say it.
05-15-2011, 04:25 AM
#358
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Car will be washed today and tire shine will be added then a proper photoshoot. I plan to try the center caps and see what they look like, I was just too excited yesterday and my time was limited. The rears rub a little so I plan to mess with the height as well. YES I already have my butyl rubber for the headlights!