285/35-18s ARE ON

[goat 06]

I said in another thread that I would post after doing this, so here goes.
I have Drift-Rs 18x8 front w/ 245/40-18 Toyo T1Rs and 18x10 rears w/ 285/35-18 Toyo T1Rs. I was gonna go with Bridgestone RE05A PolePositions but the OD on those was a little more than the Toyos, actual tread width was a little less on the Bridgestones according to the website. Toyo OD-25.7, width-11.2 REO50A OD 26.0, width-11.1
I had to cut a small section of the plastic wheelwell liner on the drivers side in the very back because it was hitting the tire on bumps. The passenger side is shaped differently and has plenty of room. I had my local bodyshop cut, smooth and paint the fender lips.(Quarter panels) The lips look and feel great. Couldn't tell if you didn't know.
Just had it done today and no rubbing so far. It's dark here now and I will be at a football game out of town this weekend, so when I get back I will give it more of a test to see if anything else needs to be done and maybe even post some pics. 285s look great on a 10in. rim and this car!:burnout:

[swmn]

Excellent, look forward to pics later. Did the body shop have to cut any of the welds out of the fender lip? Enjoy your game.

[bjs06gto]

Post some pics ASAP
I have 275 T1Rs
would like to see how the 285's look

[goat 06]

Excellent, look forward to pics later. Did the body shop have to cut any of the welds out of the fender lip? Enjoy your game.

Honestly don't know. I didn't ask what all they had to do. They did cut alot out because I asked them to cut off as much as they could so hopefully I wouldn't get any surprises. He did say he could go a little further if I ended up needing it, but there's not alot there at the very top.

Post some pics ASAP
I have 275 T1Rs
would like to see how the 285's look

I will next week. I'm not gonna have time tomorrow and will be gone until Monday.

[goat 06]

Oh yeah, this is with stock suspension. Car is not lowered and no dragbags. I know some people will need to know this.

[WickedGoat]

Sweet, get those pics up.....

[Orkboyz]

So, are wegonna get to see the new beast rubber at the next 757 get together?

[goat 06]

If I'm there the car will be there.

[BlueFlyingGoat]

Sweet, get those pics up.....

Yep! :judge:

[goat 06]

So, are wegonna get to see the new beast rubber at the next 757 get together?

These will not be auto-x tires though, staggered, no rotation, they would be gone almost as fast as my wifes temper if I did that. I should have some more new rubber for you at the next auto-x.;)

[mooninitesunite]

very cool...so if one is to lower the car, would the tires not fit anymore? let's say 1.5" drop front and 1" back...too much? Even with stiff suspension and spring rates?

[bjs06gto]

very cool...so if one is to lower the car, would the tires not fit anymore? let's say 1.5" drop front and 1" back...too much? Even with stiff suspension and spring rates?

I'm sure the Drift-R's will still fit but from my experience after going with that same exact set up you are talking about I cut my rear fenders. No matter stiff or soft.

[JonnieDago]

:worthless:

[bjs06gto]

:worthless:

Uh he said he will have them up next week!

[JonnieDago]

But thats a week away. WTF

[bjs06gto]

But thats a week away. WTF

Until then.

I'll show mine if you show me yours.

[mooninitesunite]

:boink: :ftw: :-patriot:

lol

[goat 06]

Found some time for a few pics this morning, so here you go.

[GTO4now]

Found some time for a few pics this morning, so here you go.

Me like! I wish I could get those exact wheels...they are nice. Car looks great from the rear.

[USMC42]

Those look baddd ass. More pics, more pics!

[JonnieDago]

Until then.

I'll show mine if you show me yours.

We already did that at the Goatrun. ;)

[pwr_shift]

Found some time for a few pics this morning, so here you go.

245/40/18 fronts with 285/35/18 rears is the perfect combo for a powerful rear-driver. Gives a little more sidewall in the rear for a more progressive drift . . . LOVE IT!

[crashking51]

sweet!

[texboymike85]

nice...im considering goin from 275 to the 285,I can see the difference, iv already shaved the fenders....are u rubbing at all on the fender..?

[WickedGoat]

Looks good! And I agree with PWR SHIFT, looks like a great DD combo. I think I have found my next tire size.

[73vette05gto]

how close are you to suspension parts did you have to modify any thing else

[Goat man05]

hey guys just curious what is the buggest tires i could run on the stock 18 in tires that come as the factory option i still have the crap 235 40zr bridgestone potenzas and they are toast. looking to upgrade but dont knowwhat to go with please let me knowthanks

[goat 06]

nice...im considering goin from 275 to the 285,I can see the difference, iv already shaved the fenders....are u rubbing at all on the fender..?

As of yet no. Only driven it a little, its not my dd. I've hit some good sized bumps and areas getting on and off of bridges and no rubbing yet. I will be gone this weekend, but next week I will hit the curvy, bumpy country backroads and do a parking lot sorta auto-x simulation to see what rubs if anything.

how close are you to suspension parts did you have to modify any thing else

Seems to be plenty of room between the tires and the shocks. I havn't done any other work, as I said before suspension is totally stock. I will post if I have to do anything else. I've read where some guys with 275s on Drift Rs and maybe CCWs have rubbed some on the inner fender so I'm guessing I may end up with this same problem unless that is from that same plastic liner I already cut back on the drivers side. Think they were talking something that needs a little massaging with a big hammer though. We'll see.

[swmn]

Your body shop certainly hooked you up. That's cool. I expect you are going to have a leetle bit of rub at the parking lot auto-X. But if you can launch hard now with a full tank of gas a rear sway bar may be enough to get you back to the A-X course. Maybe. I can see your guy cut some serious material out of your fender well, but there is only one way to really find out ... Thanks for the pics.

[goat 06]

I had three people in the car last night and running 60mph had some rub on a couple dips in the road. Looked today and it seems like I just need to cut alittle further back on the drivers side, front and back on the passenger side. Looks like some marks on the metal in these spots, from the rubber or the tire polish. Havn't seen any signs of rubbing on the inside. My car sits about 1/2" lower on the drivers side in the rear and from where the marks have been on the tires, seems my passenger side tire sticks out futher than the drivers side. I will be doing some suspension upgrades here soon but I want to eliminate all rub first, seems to be my mission.lol I think one more trip to the bodyshop will have that done .

[WickedGoat]

I had to look at those pics again. I might be moving up the priority of widening my stock 18's.

[Mikey340]

Any updates?
Mike

[bjs06gto]

Any updates?
Mike

+1 on the updates??

[goat 06]

Ya'll talking to me?
I had to trim a little more where the lip and bumper meet, after that I didn't have anymore rubbing that I could see. I have since installed Pedders 5/16" raise drag springs, GSR shocks and endlink bushings. I checked when the wheels were off for this install and saw no signs of rubbing. Gaps are even above the rear tires now and from what I've seen on the street, my wheel hop issues may be gone now. Alot more traction now than with the stock 235's. Can you believe it ?
I havn't been to an auto-x with this set-up yet and I probably will use my stock wheels for that anyway but I don't think it would be a problem. Anyway, it drives perfect on the street.

[goat 06]

Only pics I have since installing new springs. I'll try to get some better ones after this snow storm we're suppose to be getting tomorrow is gone.

[Lorider680]

Wow, first time I have seen 285's on back (DR's not included). Looks really nice. How wide of a tire coudl a 10 inch rim hold anyway?
Face!

[Ret NYCPD]

goat 06....... hope you don't mind the copy and crop pics

Looks like they fit pretty good with some minor adjustments.

Wheels are Drift-Rs
Front 18x8 w/245x40x18 Toyo T1Rs
Rear 18x10 w/285x35x18 Toyo T1Rs
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Rear................................Front
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[630_GTO]

VERY NICE HIGH 5, any rub, and no i didnt read above just looked at the pics haha

[texboymike85]

Thanks for the intel...very usefull for me...I am definitly getin the 285s next time around !