[Scott2001GT]

I just got my FR500's 18x10 and 18x9. I was going to do 305/45/18 on the back and 275/40/18 on the front and drop the car with H&R Super Sport Springs (96-04 GT/V6) I was wondering if you thought this may rub? In the front or the back?

Thanks

Scott

[Lefty]

It shouldn't. But with suspension stuff you never really know. Call Maximum Motorsports and see what they say.

[Jazzer The Cat]

I see BOTH sets rubbing

I highly recommend you forgo the 45 series out back and go 30. You WILL rub on that wheel out back as it is 28.78" diameter . The 315/30/18" tire I run is 25.7" and VERY close with 1.5" more clearance. You can fit a 285/35/18" as it is the same diameter as my 315/30" and a nice size for a 10" wheel. I think you are best served with NO MORE than a 295 in a 35 series.

As for fronts, I would say a 275 is a bit large for a 9" rim. I run them on my Winter wheels and a 265 is a better fit, IMO. You should also stay with a 35 series on an 18" wheel. You will very likely rub on anything taller.

HTH

Jazzer

[Scott2001GT]

so 265/30/18 for front and 305/35/18 would be better. oh and the backs will be Nitto 555R's and the front just the 555's

[Lefty]

How much do the Sport Springs drop it again?

[Scott2001GT]

Approximate Amount Lowered (Coupe):
1996-2004:
Front: 1.75"
Rear: 1.5"

I want the perfect gap amount where the fender and tire are about gapless

[Jazzer The Cat]

H&R Super Sport Springs are 1.75 & 1.5, so it is a bit on the aggressive side of a drop.

I recommend a 265/35 (f) and 285/30 (r) for good fit on your wheels and no rubbing. I also recommend you get the same tires all around. You are going to be dealing with different compounds and think it is best stay consistant on your shoes. This is not necessary, however, for a set of DR's for the 1/4.

HTH

Jazzer

[Lefty]

O yeah w/ a 1.75 front drop yeah you'll prolly rub. Sorry I had a brain fart Def. listen to Jazzer on this one

[Jazzer The Cat]

You WONT get gapless around tires

You are going to have to settle for some space on your ride. You can get it pretty tight with an S197 as they have seriously rolled fenders right from Ford.

Jazzer

[Scott2001GT]

I see what your saying for sure Jazzer but I know for sure I am doing 305/ /18 in the back and 265/ /18 in the front. I figured I will take your advise for the front. made sence

[Scott2001GT]

NITTO Extreme Performance NT555 Tire (265/35-18) Front

and then Nitto 555R 305/40,18 on the back?

sound better with thoughs springs?

[Jazzer The Cat]

OK, stay 35 (f) & 30 (r) for no rubbing. Maybe deal with some rub and go 35 out back, but should be on the liner only, so not a huge deal.

Jazzer

[Jazzer The Cat]

Stop typing so damn fast


Jazzer

[Scott2001GT]

why a bigger wall for the front? the springs lower in the front more? lol my bad

[Jazzer The Cat]

I DON'T see you getting away with a 40 series in that width on H&R Super Sport Springs

You WILL rub on heavy bumps, so why not go 35 series and gain some room? If you are trying to kill that gap with tire, you WON'T do it!

Jazzer

[Scott2001GT]

oh so now what about 305/35/18 and 265/30/18 Nitto's 555 all around but the R's in back

[Jazzer The Cat]

Nope

Stay 35 series up front as well

But spend a few more $$$ and get the "R"s all around

Jazzer

[Scott2001GT]

285/35/18 is the least the R is :S

[Scott2001GT]

would it be the worst thing to have 305/35/18 555R for the back and 265/35/18 555 for the front?

[XectriK]

Look at Jazzer getting his freak on