Whats the biggest tire size I can get on a 4.2 1.5" lowered??
03-20-2008, 02:10 PM
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Whats the biggest tire size I can get on a 4.2 1.5" lowered??
I currently have 255/35/18's all around and I definetly get a little rub(at least I think its from the tires) when I do a slow rolling turn, the whole car vibrates. I am NOT sure what the vibration is. Also, I will be upgrading soon to a 255/30/19 all-around, is there anyone with this setup on there 4.2. Also, is staggered a dumb idea for our cars since its AWD or the fact the front fender flares wont be filled in like the rear ones will with a staggered setup
03-20-2008, 02:43 PM
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Sounds Like You Have Suspension Trouble Already With Your Vibration Description...
I run 255/18/35's with wheel offset 30 ,same as RS6, with Bilstein PSS9 coilover system, lowered 1.5" with no rubbing at all. Forget the staggered setup on a Quattro 4.2. Your description while turning indicates a broken suspension part or severely worn part. Find a lift and check it out ASAP. Replace OEM sways with Hotchkiss for less than $400.00. What a difference the larger sways make at turn in/cornering. If you want a staggered setup, go rear wheel drive. And by all means lose the BMW on this Forum!!!
03-20-2008, 03:17 PM
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had all suspension components checked, no problems. I have a 10 mm spacer on a ET35 wheel
The vibration only happens when im slowly turning my wheels rolling as if I was back up from my garage, so 255's are fine in the front?
03-20-2008, 03:28 PM
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Thats my problem, im looking for a setup where it will fit the fender flares just perfectly
and looking for a 19" rim, I am currently at a 1.5" drop what do I do in order to NOT get a spacer? Just a wider rim? I found the following:
1) 19x8.5, ET35
OR
2) 19x8.0, ET32
Should I slap a 235,245 or 255 tire all around?
1) 19x8.5, ET35
OR
2) 19x8.0, ET32
Should I slap a 235,245 or 255 tire all around?
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03-20-2008, 03:36 PM
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FWIW, I have 235's on my 4.2, with 18x8.5" rims (et30.)
My car is dropped 1.75"F and 1.5"R. I still have plenty of space to mess around with, which is why I plan on eventually getting spacers (either 10 or 15mm.)