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Ryne's Graphite Shadow AWD G37 Coupe

Old Feb 28, 2015 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryne
I don't have any complaints for my tire selection either, everything is working perfectly and no issues with the AWD system. The other problem is that rear tires wear more quickly and those 285/30's are not the most appealing to replace, financially speaking.
Yeah I agree. Those spacers made a really nice difference. Very aggressive looking
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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 04:45 PM
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Thanks everyone, i am very happy with the way it turned out!

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Old Mar 2, 2015 | 11:37 PM
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Very nice fit back there, about as good as it gets!
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Old Mar 5, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Very nice fit back there, about as good as it gets!
Thanks!

A couple more views of the rear fitment for anyone interested in this combo:

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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryne
I went with a setup I don't really see much of around here. I didn't really want a square setup appearance wise, but I wanted to run the same size tire all around for snow performance, AWD performance, etc. I am not a big fan of running 10.5" wheels up front either.

Forgestar CF10 Rotary Forged Monoblock - Matte Black
Front: 20x9 +28 Semi Concave
Rear: 20x10.5 +35 Deep Concave

Continental DWS 255/35/R20 all around

I don't have any rubbing with this setup (no bracket trimming) and I feel like it fills the wheel wells nicely without being over aggressive and requiring trimming, poking, or excessive camber. The AWD system is happy and the car handles great in the snow with the DWS tires all in the same size. I also didn't want to run super wide tires since I plan to run these wheels year round. Continental DWS tires are light, only 26 lbs in this size, and the wheels are light as well. After removing the stock wheels and tires, along with spacers, acceleration feels slightly better and definitely not worse with the 20" setup.

I would recommend this for the AWD guys looking to run wheels/tires year round. I am running factory alignment specs.
wow you have 20x9 +28 on the front

i was worried about doing 20x9 +30 bc of the poke ???

so i was going to do 20x9 +35 to be safe
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Old Mar 22, 2015 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by i heart ricers
wow you have 20x9 +28 on the front i was worried about doing 20x9 +30 bc of the poke ??? so i was going to do 20x9 +35 to be safe
No poke at all, it would actually be fine if it was a few more mm out. I think I would like 20x9 +25.
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Old Mar 28, 2015 | 09:38 PM
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Well, this is the first time I have put tire shine on this setup.

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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 05:08 PM
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Looks absolutely beautiful. Good choice on the wheels.
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 05:31 PM
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Looks absolutely beautiful. Good choice on the wheels.
Thanks! Long time, no see, what have you been up to?
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Old Apr 8, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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Clean Ride Overall! Good work
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by InfiniteSmoke
Clean Ride Overall! Good work
Thank you!
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Old Apr 9, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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Looks sweet man
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Old Apr 13, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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Same! Not much. Just been busy with school and work, lol. How about you? Any other plans for the G?
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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 10:23 AM
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I keep coming back to this thread. Yours is definitely an inspirational x Coupe
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Old May 14, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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Are you still lowered on eibavh pro kit for X coupe? How are the stock struts holding up?
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