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Old 08-10-2019, 08:28 AM   #1
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Thanks NewArt.

I have read of some guys going with 23mm spacers at the rear, so in my case could I not go with 18mm to bring me out to stock + 23mm to fill the arch, giving a total spacer of 41mm at the rear?

Do I also need to consider the fact that my new set up is running 10" wide with 285 tyres, or is that irrelevant?..


If intend to drive the Box you will not like the 285 tires.
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Old 08-11-2019, 02:42 AM   #2
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If intend to drive the Box you will not like the 285 tires.
Clearly this is more to 'show'....

i drive plain o 2.5 hard and 255 rears are plenty, and I won't think about 18" unless I can reduce overall sprung weight and in fact my 97 is not designed for 18" anyway so little temptation.

And spacers will change suspension geometries/ scrub, effectively soften the spring rate and add more load to wheel bearings. Winder tires pushed out will add more wind drag at speed too.

It will look aggressive I'm sure but you would need to live with functional compromises when you are inside the car and actually driving it.
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