I have maxed out what I can fit with stock configuration for wheeel/tire in the rear. Currently running 18' 305. I need more tire!!!:ben: I'm not really a fan of full body kits. Rather, really just looking for a way to just increase rear fender space so that can run 345's. -yes I know I'm not alone - Attached are pics of a car that is very much what I'm looking for. It reportedly took 100 shop hrs and gained 50mm. Looks like they tucked the rear bumper under, so no wide body rear bumper was requred. In my area there are very few body shops that will even roll the fenders, much less do the type of custom work that is likely required. Need to gain about 1.5". Willing to ship car to a shop if necessary. Looking for suggestions......Anyone.....???
:Edit: You might want to think about have them clear bra the under side of your rear bumper. You Will spit rocks and mess up your paint if your fender doesn't completely cover the tire.
Back there.
Thanks Mert. But this is not to improve 60-130. I want to improve traction in 2nd gear. As for my 60-130, since I did not spin on my 5.4 sec. pull, I'm confident there is little if any need to improve traction for that.
Mike:
The tall MTs are very unstable at high speed; I would not feel comfortable running a MT at the Shift S3ctor events, where we hit 170+; perhaps, short bursts of 60-130, but nothing greater.
I have a set of R888 18 275 40 for the rears. I had them mounted and immediately unmounted during the summer because the car need to be raised a little to accommodate the larger diameter tire. Original tire was the R888 18 295 30. I have the original tires back on the car till I have time to raise the car and dial in the suspension. I MIGHT consider selling them. Still has the sticker on both tires. I'll be getting the 6766 during the spring so that's what's making me want to keep them for now.
This was not mentioned in this thread so . . . .
The inner fenders can provide a little more clearance via
the ol' "spray and bang" process as long as a rear strut bar
has been installed so that nothing moves. Every little bit
helps.
Jim
Outer fender lips cut every 2" and tucked flat and painted.
Those that have found the limits of the NT555R will no doubt find the NT05R to be what they need; it should open the eyes of a great many who use other brands as well.
I'm trying on Thu. 555R's in 285/18/40 ... Let's see how these work. It's supposedly a taller tire than what was tried so far. My only aim is to just get some traction in 2nd and full traction in 3rd. Will update on the progress.
FYI, I have full traction in 3rd with 305 35's Nitto 555's. I have some traction in 2nd, but limited - maybe 1/2 throttle. Goal is full tration in 2nd. Are you running 6766?
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