Wheel Clearance & aftermarket susp

[Roy]

My front and rear tyres clear my guards ok, but if i try to go any wider i have probs with rims hitting control arms etc etc.

So has anyone looked/installed aftermarket arms and realised they have an extra inch or two clearance for wider rims?

I suppose im dreaming of being able to fit 265/17s , 17x9s on the back of my R32 GTST, want to improve my corner speed at the track:)

[Bl4cK32]

ive dummy fitted 9.5" rims to the rear of my r32 Roy...same offset as i have on there now, (going from an 8" to 9.5" rim) and it clears the suspension the same.

I was told i could get away with it if fitting say 245 wides on the rim...but i dunno if that would help you on the track

265's....may be pushing it a tad.....255's....maybe...just

[Ronin 09]

My front and rear tyres clear my guards ok, but if i try to go any wider i have probs with rims hitting control arms etc etc.

So has anyone looked/installed aftermarket arms and realised they have an extra inch or two clearance for wider rims?  

I suppose im dreaming of being able to fit 265/17s , 17x9s on the back of my R32 GTST, want to improve my corner speed at the track:)

i think i should have the rims you are using, and you can get another set that won't hit the arms.

sorry that was of no help

[Duncan]

When its hitting the control arm is it also too close to the guards? If not you might be able to fit it by changing the offset.

Also, make sure you check with the tyre you are trying to fit. 265 r tyres are *much* wider than 265 road tyres

[Clint32]

with rear camber arms chaged there may be a extra 5mm or so but nothing major, i wont (will) be getting some 17x9s for my car and use 255s but have pumped the rear guards so can have a little more offset to help clear.

[Targa Tom]

One of our cars will probabley run 17 x 9 this weekend. Will be rolling the guards, but not sure on tyre sizing yet.

I think you can over tyre them and we tend to stick to the Dunlop tyre/rim size register.

Will let you know the outcome.

TT

[Roy]

So how did they go, any offset info?

[Targa Tom]

....but I will check offset and rim type.

We ran 5 laps at Symmons today for a shake down and no worries. We have rolled the lips and have a set of GTR guards to go on, but not needed.

I think that 8.5 would be the go all round, but nobody seems to make 'em.

we are hunting tomorrow, so will let you know.

265's seem to be over the top... What are you going to run 'em on, an old 20litre drum LOL

Cheers