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Old 01-02-2012, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LophatXB
I may not be as aggressive as you guys, but I am rolled in the back and rub often in the front, and the front is just about perfectly flush.
Sorry, forgot specs. Vw Huffs, 18x 7.5 with 225 x40 all the way around, .75 inch adapter in front and 1 inch out back. If I ran a 215 or smaller I think I would still rub a bit in front. Oh, and Tein coilovers keeping it low.
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Old 01-02-2012, 07:04 PM
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Nice didn't think there was alot of stanced xBs out there
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Originally Posted by LtBradleykins
xseveredveganx: question for you... I am currently on Eibach Sportlines, running on 225/40/18's with a +25 offset. I will be picking up a set of Ksport coilovers probably within the month... am I gonna have to roll my fenders?
That's entirely dependent on your wheel width, but probably.
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
That's entirely dependent on your wheel width, but probably.
sorry! Duh, I'm an idiot... They are 18x8's with a +25 offset.
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I'm putting money on yes, they'll need to be rolled. Not pulled, but probably just flattened.
When I tried running my TRD 19's with 235/35R19's with 25mm spacers (+23mm effective offset) I rubbed pretty badly. I was as low as I am now, and rubbed like crazy.
Stretched tires are key to aggressive fitment. People can say they're dangerous, but I haven't had a single problem for the past 3 months.
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Old 01-03-2012, 02:16 AM
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this aggressive fitment thread isn't helping me curb my want for new wheels. i was supposed to get a set before christmas but decided to hold off until i save a little more money. but now the urge is back again. nice looking set ups everyone.
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Old 01-03-2012, 02:45 AM
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Since you're on air, it may be better to run something not as aggressive. You can run the rear as aggressive as you want, like darrenB, but keep the front a little more conservative so you can turn easier.
If I go air, I'll want to tuck the quarter and fenders to the tire/wheel junction in the stretch.
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Old 01-03-2012, 03:11 AM
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my drive height is pretty conservative so idk if turning would be much of an issue. either way, i'll probably send you a PM when i start looking at wheels again.
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diggin this thread guys... but what are most of you running for suspension?
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I'll post up in this thread once my air ride goes in and my fenders get rolled.
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Old 01-09-2012, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfsburg2k1
diggin this thread guys... but what are most of you running for suspension?
Coilovers, but I'm considering air.
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Originally Posted by wolfsburg2k1
diggin this thread guys... but what are most of you running for suspension?
Coilovers as well.

One thing here that I think were leaving out is ride height? Not to be a d!ck or anything, but agressive fitment is fairly easy when you're not lowered that much.. (BTW I have no plans to get into a ____ing match with anyone) But it hit me when you're all talking about not rubbing. So I was curious what everyone's ground to fender height is? I'll start.. after making all my adjustments with my old setup back on, the front are 22 7/8" rears are 23 4/8". I'm thinking about going to either a 205-40-17 or even a 195-40-17 next time. Hopefully the rubbing stops with the 205s.
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Old 01-11-2012, 07:14 PM
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Last I measured, I was around 24" all the way around. I can bring it down some more, but won't until spring time.
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Old 01-11-2012, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
Last I measured, I was around 24" all the way around. I can bring it down some more, but won't until spring time.
Yeah, living in san diego does have it's advantages... like never having to adjust your ride height....
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I am sitting at 24 1/2 in front and 24 3/4 in the back in my garage. I live in North San Diego, and have cruised around downtown and PB and Mission Beach, I wouldn't call it a blessing. I have found plenty of places where I scrape and rub, and to think I want go down more.
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Being in Utah, property has to be either elevated or have adequate drainage. This poses a problem for lowered vehicles.
I still haven't swapped out for my winter set of wheels. Still rocking the Rotiforms with summer tires.
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Originally Posted by LophatXB
I am sitting at 24 1/2 in front and 24 3/4 in the back in my garage. I live in North San Diego, and have cruised around downtown and PB and Mission Beach, I wouldn't call it a blessing. I have found plenty of places where I scrape and rub, and to think I want go down more.
Hahaha I was referring to the fact we don't have to adjust our ride height for different seasons... dude don't even bother driving downtown you'll rape the underside of your car. I will not drive there anymore..
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Old 01-12-2012, 05:24 PM
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^ I agree with your above comment. When talking aggressive fitment it means both wheel fitment and an extreme drop. Not meaning slammed To the ground but lower than a springs drop. Enough to tuck a little tire.

At least that's what I hope to see
In this thread.
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Old 01-12-2012, 09:30 PM
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aired ou i'm 20.5 in the rear and 21.5 up front
ride hight i'm 22.25 rear and 22.5 front
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Old 01-13-2012, 03:28 AM
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I looking to run 17x10 +20 in the rear. Anybody have anything this aggressive in the rear yet? I know I will have to roll the fenders but thats no biggie. My xb is on df210s is it gonna rub like crazy? Im not new to aggressive fitment so I know it will take a little work. This is my g35 20x9 -10 front. 20x11 -5 rear. In the pics the fronts are at +15.
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