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Post by montero1 » Fri Nov 04, 2016 1:14 pm

OK, So I purchased Style 325's from an '11 M version. What size tires do I need to run to keep from rubbing?

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Post by vester86 » Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:01 am

standard size on the front (225/40/18), 255/35/18 or maybe 265 or 275 on the rear depending on what you like. maybe a small spacer is needed to match the front

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Post by montero1 » Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:12 am

Thanks

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Post by montero1 » Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:23 am

Ok, so I installed my new Style 325 rims, and within 1 minute of driving, my brake, abs, and traction control lights are on...any ideas?

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Post by vester86 » Thu Dec 08, 2016 11:13 am

try the tyre pressure monitor reset knob in the lower center console (next tot he DSC button). hopefully it has something to do with the different circumfence of the wheels

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Post by goldbcfc » Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:28 pm

the lower the offset number the more they will stick out. Works for deep dish stlye alloys well but not if they have a flat face they will ook like the cars on stilts. just my opinion


here i always use this but really if they dont fit..MAKE THEM !!!!

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

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Post by montero1 » Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:41 am

vester86 wrote:try the tyre pressure monitor reset knob in the lower center console (next tot he DSC button). hopefully it has something to do with the different circumfence of the wheels
I don't have any tpms sensors, and haven't in over 20 thousand miles. That light isn't even on.

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Post by vester86 » Fri Dec 09, 2016 12:07 pm

montero1 wrote:
vester86 wrote:try the tyre pressure monitor reset knob in the lower center console (next tot he DSC button). hopefully it has something to do with the different circumfence of the wheels
I don't have any tpms sensors, and haven't in over 20 thousand miles. That light isn't even on.
true, the e85 does that by checking the abs sensors

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Post by montero1 » Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:12 am

Is it possible the light will go off after time? Is there a way to reset the light?

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Post by Beedub » Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:20 pm

i run an 8.5" et 28 up front... 235/ 40 aspect ratio tyre..... and i can confirm this low offset needs a significant amount of -ve camber & very stiff suspension ( in my case club sport 3 way dampers) , I've built my car around proper hard use , sprint circuit use and using full suspension compression and numerous wheel setups, rub is not acceptable ( imo anyway) . Without said changes from what i can see this would probably cause quite alot of damage if used as intended..

i know I'm talking ///M car but the fronts on both models i believe can handle the same widths???

based on my experience sub 30 offsets really should be avoided unless your going for a stance type of looked tyre with a stretch or a track biased setup with a correct sized tyre and suitable suspension and geo setup as above...
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Post by goldbcfc » Tue Dec 13, 2016 7:06 pm

i just got some AC schnitzer reps for winter will put 19" back on in spring. Dont know the offset the centre bore wasnt same either had to use spigot ring. If they dont fit make them fit i say. well happy with them 2 month old alloys for £350 with new tyres
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Post by STUBOY2UK » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:54 pm

I like those :thumbsup:
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