R32 Gtr Rim Fitment Advise

[SysLink67]

I'm putting the following set of rims on my 1990 R32 GTR :

17inch X 9.5inch with an offset of +12

fitting a set of 255 x 40 x 17 tyres.

After reading alot of posts 3/4 of people say need guards rolled and the other 1/4 say don't need to be....

[Blitz]

You shouldn't need to roll the guards, so leave them be unless you find that you absolutely have to.

[Yawn]

From my experience, no need to roll, but will depend on your suspension setup as well.

Edited October 25, 2007 by Yawn

[Beer Baron]

depends on height and also tyre brand. but if it's very low yes they will touch the guards. I would go with a 245 or 235 tyre that will give you some more room. but at standard height I would say it wont be a problem.

[BHDave]

As above, if it's low you will need the guards rolled, skinnier tyre and possibly some extra camber.

If it's stockish height with fairly stiff spings it'll be fine

If it's stock height with stock springs you could have a few issues when you load up the outside wheel as you can put the wheel up inside the guard if you try hard enough, but it will fit otherwise.

[SysLink67]

As above, if it's low you will need the guards rolled, skinnier tyre and possibly some extra camber.

If it's stockish height with fairly stiff spings it'll be fine

If it's stock height with stock springs you could have a few issues when you load up the outside wheel as you can put the wheel up inside the guard if you try hard enough, but it will fit otherwise.

what do you mean by a few issues when loading up the the outside of the wheel?

From what I can tell my car is stock height and runs tein coilovers...

[BHDave]

when you corner hard, the body rolls. with soft springs and stock sway bars it can roll enough that the tyre will contact the guard.

As you have teins you are probably fine.

[nuttsHunglow]

I would put them on drive on them if it scrubs then keep driving it will go away LOL if it doesnt rub then Yipeeee ... That is my 2cents anyway

[SECURITY]

tempe tyres do guard rolling at around $45 a corner. tell them joe with the big wang sent you.