Finally got my GTR wheels on!

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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Finally got my GTR wheels on!

Found a great local deal so I decided it was time! The tires that came with the wheels were damn close to brand new and I had to rip them off due to the height of the tires, which sucks..

245/35/20 fronts (should of went 255/35/20) and 285/30/20 Rear.

Definitely rubs when there is added weight to the rear of the car. I need to eliminate this. Any suggestions?

Was thinking of dialing a little negative camber and a set of anti roll bars. Can the factory camber be adjusted to the rear, even if slightly?

Here is a terrible camera phone pic (Galaxy S4 broke so I'm left with a flip style phone for now.)

Pictures really don't do the look justice. It's very aggressive looking! Couldn't be happier with the outcome.

I'll add some better pics this afternoon.

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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Nice man looks good. As for the rubbing either go with a 275 tire or pick up a rear camber kit
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Nice man looks good. As for the rubbing either go with a 275 tire or pick up a rear camber kit
Any camber kits you recommend? Prices? Just spent 3k on this wheel project so I really need to keep costs as low as possible.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 12:04 PM
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spc rear camber kit with toe bolts, done....looks great, i'm rocking GTR wheels on a coupe
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SAPG37
Any camber kits you recommend? Prices? Just spent 3k on this wheel project so I really need to keep costs as low as possible.

Rear camber & toe bolts are relatively cheap. I think the SPC kits run under $200. I have the SPL kit which is quite a bit heftier and a little more expensive. I believe there is at least one other sedan running the GTR wheels.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Rear camber & toe bolts are relatively cheap. I think the SPC kits run under $200. I have the SPL kit which is quite a bit heftier and a little more expensive. I believe there is at least one other sedan running the GTR wheels.
Thanks! I'll look into it. Do you know if a shop can modify the factory camber?
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SAPG37
Thanks! I'll look into it. Do you know if a shop can modify the factory camber?


yes, camber & toe (once you get the bolts installed).
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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yes, camber & toe (once you get the bolts installed).
So all I need are bolts? Whats the point of the kits then? Sorry, I'm new to suspension modding. I've done a lot of searching but haven't found needed info.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SAPG37
So all I need are bolts? Whats the point of the kits then? Sorry, I'm new to suspension modding. I've done a lot of searching but haven't found needed info.

The rear camber arms allow adjustments to the camber.

The rear toe bolts allow adjustments to the toe (you need to have the toe within specs unless you love spending money on new tires).

The rear camber kits are relatively easy to install but the toe bolts will require some Dremell work.


Just remember to get an alignment after any major suspension work.

I am lowered on coilovers but only have rear camber arms. I did not need toe-bolts to get within specs.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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And after all that is said and done, black out some of that chrome grille or get the oem option.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TONY37X
And after all that is said and done, black out some of that chrome grille or get the oem option.
Already working on it! There is too much chrome on the front end and no chrome wheels to balance it out anymore.
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SAPG37
Already working on it! There is too much chrome on the front end and no chrome wheels to balance it out anymore.
Here's my simple window trim DIY, would look good w/ what you've got going and while you're at it here's my GTR painted tail DIY to complete the sickness
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...-g-sedans.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...-g-sedans.html
And now that you're rocking 285s you belong in our Fat Club, post a couple pics here too
https://www.myg37.com/forums/wheels-...fat-tires.html
BTW, what are the specs on the GTR wheels, look to be similar to the Z specs but even less positive offset, looks like it'll be a bit tricky getting those back ones tucked but it's been done before
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
Here's my simple window trim DIY, would look good w/ what you've got going and while you're at it here's my GTR painted tail DIY to complete the sickness
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...-g-sedans.html
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...-g-sedans.html
And now that you're rocking 285s you belong in our Fat Club, post a couple pics here too
https://www.myg37.com/forums/wheels-...fat-tires.html
BTW, what are the specs on the GTR wheels, look to be similar to the Z specs but even less positive offset, looks like it'll be a bit tricky getting those back ones tucked but it's been done before
Thanks!! I wanted to do the window trim as well. Specs are 20" x 9.5" +20mm offset (front) 20" x 10.5" +20mm offset (rear).

I'm going to take it to an alignment shop after work to see what they can do. Was reading somewhere on here that you can dial about 1 degree neg camber with stock arms.

When I finally get some decent pics, ill probably go nuts lol. Next project - BIG BRAKE KIT!
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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I think the grill and moldings look fine but the headlights def need to be blacked
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Old Sep 13, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Those wheels look awesome!

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