shika805 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 hello fellow hybridz'ers running into a little problem with turning ratio. having an issue with tire fitment in the front with my WATS, i know this has been discussed before, but i cant find the thread. Tried searching but no luck. if anyone knows the link that would be awesome or any advice what to do is appreciated. i'm running 245/45/16 in the front with 16x9 wheels, zg flares, tokico MR2 struts, sectioned to fit w/ground controls. here is the current photo attached. Debating if i should cut the fender to fit or got with more of a stretch tire (smaller tire) to fix the the turning ratio? thanks again guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draztik280 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I also want to know about this. I am about to purchase a set of wheels and tires for my 77 with 16x9 w/ tokico hp and springs. Nice car btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoov100 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 What are you asking here? are your tires hitting the fender, which is limiting your turning? or are your tires wide enough so that its limiting your turning? did you cut the fenders when you installed the ZG flares like you are supposed to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 I don't have an answer to your problem but your car looks really nice . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280z"Vador" Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 (edited) eheh Same problem, same question here!! My front tyre is hiting my airdam and my fender (principally where's the jonction between the airdam and the fender is).... I'm running 16x9 wheels with the equivalent of à -25 offset in front with 225/50/16 (stretched a bit). I know we are supposed to cut the fender a bit but the problem for me is more with the Airdam.. Maybe pics of someone who trimmed is airdam can help? You can see here that I needed to adjust my coilover higher to bring my car to the garage Thx in advance! Edited March 30, 2010 by 280z"Vador" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 ^ that is where my issue is also yes did cut and and properly fit the zg flares... took off about 1 1/2in to 2in off the fender to install the zg flares. the tire is rubbing against the lower part of the fender and the top part of the air dam bumper where it is connected to the fender. how did you guy re do your bumpers to make them fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 also thanks for the compliments guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Look for some pictures of BigPhil's Car He had the same problem he just cut out part of the fender and Airdam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 i was looking for bigphil's green z, cant find it anywhere, maybe i'll just message him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 That tire front fender/air dam interference is normal for these cars with larger wheels and tires. The right front interferes more due to the built in wheelbase difference. You need to trim the air dam and front fender for clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 does anyone have any photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19762802+2 Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 does anyone have any photos? It took me about 3 mins to find these pictures all I did was search his name, find a thread where he posted, went to his account, then went to the Topics tab next to his name and bam found some pictures. Here you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280z"Vador" Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 I found this one yesterday... A little bit less extrem cut than Big Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted March 31, 2010 Share Posted March 31, 2010 Big-Phil cut off a bit more than needed, mine looks like the silver car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shika805 Posted March 31, 2010 Author Share Posted March 31, 2010 i saw that silver one already, that looks more what i want to with my fender and bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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