Flush front wheels set up

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-26-2012 | 09:32 PM
  #1  
civicgeek133's Avatar
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: California, MD
Flush front wheels set up

I am having some issues trying to get my front wheels spaced out a little. I currently running on 19x8.5 225/35 dunlops in the front. Im trying to get it out a little more to match the back but having some issue sright where the bumper meets the fender. The fenders are already rolled & these pictures are with a 20mm spacer up front. I rub this same spot now without the spacers while turning and hitting bumps sometimes.

My question is all you guys who have a pretty flush wheel setup up front, what are you doing to fix this fitment issue in that area?

Im thinking i could possibly go to a 215/35 and maybe a 15mm spacer instead of the 20mm. the wheel sits perfect with this setup its just that certain spot!




Picture of the whole car
Old 03-26-2012 | 09:40 PM
  #2  
rhafikjaan's Avatar
Pro
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 639
Likes: 34
From: NYC
In the first two pics.. do you have the wheels turned to show us where it rubs? or are the wheels straight
Old 03-26-2012 | 09:52 PM
  #3  
civicgeek133's Avatar
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: California, MD
the wheels are straight in the picture. Actually if you look at the first picture where the tread meets the side wall on the tire its self you can see a little arrow. Thats about right where its rubbed.
Old 03-27-2012 | 01:08 AM
  #4  
murph145's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,054
Likes: 139
From: simi valley, cali
Ummm obviously that's not drive able lol

Y u running such a large spacer? What is the offset of the front rims?

I think even with a 215 you will still rub like mad... Maybe try the 15mm spacer and a 215 tire
Old 03-27-2012 | 07:40 AM
  #5  
SharksBreath's Avatar
BANNED
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 10,054
Likes: 2,885
From: baltimore
you're cutting it close. no pun intended.

wait, yeah i intended that pun afterall.
Old 03-27-2012 | 09:37 AM
  #6  
civicgeek133's Avatar
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: California, MD
They are just some spacers i had laying around and they actually get the front wheels to fit nice besides in the area.

My main question is what is everybody doing to run a aggresive stance up front?
Old 03-27-2012 | 09:42 AM
  #7  
SharksBreath's Avatar
BANNED
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 10,054
Likes: 2,885
From: baltimore
Originally Posted by civicgeek133
My main question is what is everybody doing to run a aggresive stance up front?
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/help-new-wheels-my-tires-getting-cut-chewed-up-851839/
Old 03-28-2012 | 12:06 AM
  #8  
Mug's Avatar
Mug
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 867
Likes: 37
From: Anchorage, Alaska
It looks so good! Just don't drive it. More pics!
Old 03-28-2012 | 01:06 AM
  #9  
murph145's Avatar
Drifting
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,054
Likes: 139
From: simi valley, cali
Stanching the front with a 8.5" rim and narrower is hard because you don't get a good stretch on the tire to make it fit and the rim poke..... Reason mine works is because I have a 9.5" front rim with a 225/35 tire so my stretch is a lot more noticeable that your set up and my sidewalks fall inside my fender better that what you got going on. Even if u run a 215/35 u probably will still rub.... Now if u put a 9.5" up front and tire no way
Old 03-28-2012 | 01:17 AM
  #10  
3g-s's Avatar
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 38
Likes: 2
From: boston
a really stiff set up and well just dont hit bumps or turn much
Old 03-28-2012 | 10:57 AM
  #11  
anx1300c's Avatar
Suzuka Master
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 5,020
Likes: 930
From: 633 Stag Trail Rd
Originally Posted by 3g-s
a really stiff set up and well just dont hit bumps or turn much
The following 2 users liked this post by anx1300c:
lumyeinjun (03-28-2012), SharksBreath (03-28-2012)
Old 03-28-2012 | 01:01 PM
  #12  
chaqui74's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 446
Likes: 64
From: Miami,Fl
Offset????
Old 03-28-2012 | 03:32 PM
  #13  
Silver_Surfer's Avatar
Happy Holidays!
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,059
Likes: 35
From: SF Bay Area
The first two pictures make it seems like you have way too much poke at the front. No way that won't rub. What's the offset on the wheels? Get rid of the spacers or get some negative camber.
Old 03-28-2012 | 08:01 PM
  #14  
civicgeek133's Avatar
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: California, MD
The offset on the front is 28 or 30 I honestly cannot remember. I would try my 15mm spacers but I know i will still have a simliar problem. It rubs in that area without spacers on there. I may try to trim some of the fender where it rubs now.
Old 03-29-2012 | 03:56 AM
  #15  
lumyeinjun's Avatar
Racer
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 325
Likes: 41
From: Irvine, Pomona, and Rowland Heights CA

car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low! car too low!

Try raising the car a bit mannn!

And holy crap, with the 20mm spacer you're at what? +8 offset? The car won't look horrible if you raise it half an inch. Don't judge me by my wheel setup though, I intended it to look that ugly You don't need your fenders to sit on the tires to look flush man, a little gap will be fine.

Definitely cut that fender-bumper tab if you haven't done so yet. World of difference. I pretty much grinded the entire front inside of my fenders to cardboard thickness lol

Last edited by lumyeinjun; 03-29-2012 at 04:04 AM.
Old 03-29-2012 | 05:28 AM
  #16  
Deerole's Avatar
Racer
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 359
Likes: 35
From: NyC
Rub? it looks liek its rubbing just sitting there!
Old 03-29-2012 | 04:43 PM
  #17  
civicgeek133's Avatar
Thread Starter
10th Gear
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: California, MD
I will probably raise the car up some regardless if i put a spacer on there or not. I was just curious as to what kind of mods you guys did to that certain section. Ill probably trim the fenders up this weekend though!
Old 03-31-2012 | 05:27 AM
  #18  
lumyeinjun's Avatar
Racer
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 325
Likes: 41
From: Irvine, Pomona, and Rowland Heights CA
Make sure you trim as far in as possible! It might help to remove the fender liner to take a look at what you're trimming. I didn't take a good look and had to re-trim that tab 3 times because I didn't get all of it the first two times good luck!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
cobra10363
2G RL (2005-2012)
31
07-23-2024 04:13 PM
mada51589
3G TL Problems & Fixes
79
05-03-2022 08:54 PM
Yumcha
Automotive News
9
02-25-2020 09:57 AM
HOWELLiNC
3G TL Problems & Fixes
12
09-10-2015 01:39 PM
mtl_ilx
5G TLX Tires, Wheels & Suspension
5
09-03-2015 09:58 PM



Quick Reply: Flush front wheels set up



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:53 AM.