Official~Best offsets for running FAT tires!

Old Jun 14, 2013 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
275s are borderline for the FAT club,
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but can we maybe get a sticker going? and i also liked the facebook page!
not that i can use one, wish i could fit 295s, on 9.5s, and still clear with in-spec camber.

Originally Posted by tonyHTX
I finally got my front tire situation handled on my new wheels, no more crazy VDC. Almost dialed in on the height and need some centercaps now..

I had to stretch a little to make things work, but does THICK = FAT?
Nice, Ton! Love those new wheels. You just need a BBK now. Too stretched though. Put some 325s on there!
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
What wheels & tire specs are you running? Car's looking nice
Wheel specs are Advan RS-D 19x9 +25f and 19x10 +25r. Tires are 225/45/19f and 245/40/19r so they are stretched, but still thick. That's why I asked if THICK = FAT?

Originally Posted by soundmike
Nice, Ton! Love those new wheels. You just need a BBK now. Too stretched though. Put some 325s on there!
Yeah I tried to fit the 275/35/19 in the rear but it the fenders were eating the tires even with -4.5 camber. I didn't want to pull the fenders so I decided to stretch instead. With the 245s I am getting away with -2.3 camber.
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
Wheel specs are Advan RS-D 19x9 +25f and 19x10 +25r. Tires are 225/45/19f and 245/40/19r so they are stretched, but still thick. That's why I asked if THICK = FAT?
Sorry buddy. Good looking car but I run a 245/40 on my front 19x9.5 and it's too small, imo. I think the standard will start with a 255/285 set-up.
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Sorry buddy. Good looking car but I run a 245/40 on my front 19x9.5 and it's too small, imo. I think the standard will start with a 255/285 set-up.
Yeah I figured you wouldn't think so Robert. I had every intention of running the 245/40 in the front but since the offset is too low the 275s would not work in the back without -5 camber and/or a fender pull. So I ended up moving the front to the back and buying new fronts.

Maybe next time around I can fulfill the requirements!
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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No worries Tony still have a beautiful car. Those offsets are really aggressive for the sedan. I did a lot of research before buying my wheels and think I should've went with a 19x9.0 and a bit more offset. But hey... We're being the test mules for those that prefer a fat tire. Next time I'm home hopefully we'll meet.
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
No worries Tony still have a beautiful car. Those offsets are really aggressive for the sedan. I did a lot of research before buying my wheels and think I should've went with a 19x9.0 and a bit more offset. But hey... We're being the test mules for those that prefer a fat tire. Next time I'm home hopefully we'll meet.
Yeah I fit the 245/40 on the front 19x9 +25 with only a minor issue of when I turned the wheel all the way and went up a steep incline the fender would hit the tire because how low my car is. If I were to raise it a little it wouldn't have been an issue.

Edit: We definitely will have to meet up and introduce our kids! Haha
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:53 PM
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Raise the car Tony! Function > Form.
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
Wheel specs are Advan RS-D 19x9 +25f and 19x10 +25r. Tires are 225/45/19f and 245/40/19r so they are stretched, but still thick. That's why I asked if THICK = FAT?



Yeah I tried to fit the 275/35/19 in the rear but it the fenders were eating the tires even with -4.5 camber. I didn't want to pull the fenders so I decided to stretch instead. With the 245s I am getting away with -2.3 camber.

I need to see your car in person.. Looks so low from the pics but maybe its just me..haha.. nah you are low.. lol
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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i want to get GT-R wheels for my 09 journey sedan but i don't know anything about sizing or offsets...can you guys help?
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by imdbd
i want to get GT-R wheels for my 09 journey sedan but i don't know anything about sizing or offsets...can you guys help?
I believe the only way to pull it off is getting 4 front rims, the rear is way too aggressive from what I've read.
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
I believe the only way to pull it off is getting 4 front rims, the rear is way too aggressive from what I've read.
how do i go about getting a set of four fronts? i found gt-r wheels on a discout website (forgot which one at the moment) and the price was really reasonable for a set...
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by imdbd
how do i go about getting a set of four fronts? i found gt-r wheels on a discout website (forgot which one at the moment) and the price was really reasonable for a set...
Curious on the cost for the set?
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Old Jun 16, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Robert_K
Curious on the cost for the set?
it was like $400 per wheel
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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 04:55 PM
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Front Lip and & rear valence above the mufflers

Hi Just wondering where you got you front lip and rear valence?


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9.5 +20 - 255.35R20 FK452
10.5 +32 - 285.30R20 FK452





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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by xorbitman
Hi Just wondering where you got you front lip and rear valence?
That is one stellar coupe, I'd be interested as well
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