18x10 with SS drop

02gt4u · Nov 13, 2005

Hi guys,

I just bought some 18x10 Saleen reps. I was just worndering if I put
285/35/18s , will my rear fender wheels eat up my tire. I got H&R SS springs with Bilstiens shocks. Pllease give me your inputs. I plan on putting them on as soon as I get jmy tires. Another question you think its too low of a drop and should I get different springs? Any input would help . Thanks guys.

WillDuhhBeast · Nov 13, 2005

I have been told..

that it will fit no sweat. A guy around town has 10.5 wide 18's on SS's and he says it's never given him a problem.

Still, its just word of mouth.

TrueBlue03 · Nov 13, 2005

Nope WRONG.

saleen replicas actually sit a lil further out than even the 10.5" wide rims because of their offset. the authentic saleens sit further in the fenders than the replicas even tho they are the same size. I love the look of my saleen replicas because they sit almost even with the rear fenders, but if you dont roll the fenders, they will eat up the tires when pulling into driveways at diagonaly angles. Take it from me...I had just 100 miles on my brand new BFG KD 295/35/18s and my drivers side one was torn to shreds forcing me to buy another at $320

tomustang · Nov 13, 2005

Nope, they're fine with a 2in drop

TrueBlue03 · Nov 13, 2005

tomustang said:
Nope, they're fine with a 2in drop

No they're not. is that why my drivers side $320 tire was shredded only after 2 weeks of driving? I came on here asking the same question about half a year ago and everyone told me they would be fine, but they did NOT fit without rubbbing. Saleen replicas sit further out than most other 18x10's.

tomustang · Nov 13, 2005

02gt4u said:
Hi guys,

I just bought some 18x10 Saleen reps. I was just worndering if I put
285/35/18s

tomustang said:
Nope, they're fine with a 2in drop

TrueBlue03 said:
No they're not. is that why my drivers side 320 tire was shredded only after 2 weeks of driving?

Last time I checked there was big difference with 285 and 320, 320's

Mossberg · Nov 13, 2005

A 320 is a wide ass tire. 285 would have a much better chance of fitting.

Blinkstang · Nov 13, 2005

I have 285/35/18's on my Saleen Replicas but with an H&R Sport drop not the SS. Fits with no problems, and I will be going bigger soon!

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TrueBlue03 · Nov 13, 2005

i meant $$$320 tire. LOL sorry bout that.

This is with my sportline springs in back.
--->>Take a look at my rear fender clearance with 295/35/18's on my 18x10 saleen replicas:

pretty damn close if you ask me. and one of my rear tires was shredded because of it (before i rolled the fenders)

Nick03gt · Nov 13, 2005

that is an awsome looking car!!

tomustang · Nov 13, 2005

TrueBlue03 said:
This is with my sportline springs in back.
--->>Take a look at my rear fender clearance with 295/35/18's on my 18x10 saleen replicas:
pretty damn close if you ask me. and one of my rear tires was shredded because of it (before i rolled the fenders)

Now this happened with your sportlines on right? Yss once and a while i'll hear that sportlines end up sagging but there's still room to run a wider tire in the rear with no problem, I'm suprized my sportlines have lasted as long as they have. Must be a newer defect because i've seen it happen more recently

TrueBlue03 · Nov 13, 2005

tomustang said:
Now this happened with your sportlines on right? Yss once and a while i'll hear that sportlines end up sagging but there's still room to run a wider tire in the rear with no problem, I'm suprized my sportlines have lasted as long as they have. Must be a newer defect because i've seen it happen more recently

i sure as hell didnt have enough room to run a wider tire i had literally 0.75" of clearance in back. i was so unhappy with my sportlines. that pic was with the sportlines in the rear and a full tank of gas. with 2 people in it, you shoulda seen how low it sits back there.

back_in_black · Nov 14, 2005

I had the same experience as true blue, my bfg 315's with pro springs got the sidewalls eaten up as well.....I need to have the fenders rolled

02gt4u · Nov 15, 2005

Well guys I finally got the wheels on and installed the cc plates and aligned. I have no problems whatsoever. No rubbing. I guess all cars are different. I will post them up as soon as I can.

tomustang · Nov 15, 2005

02gt4u said:
Well guys I finally got the wheels on and installed the cc plates and aligned. I have no problems whatsoever. No rubbing. I guess all cars are different. I will post them up as soon as I can.

that's because some eibach rear springs are known to sag

02gt4u · Nov 16, 2005

Well here it is. I'll take better pics when its daytime outside.

tomustang · Nov 16, 2005

looks nice you need those daylight shots

Mossberg · Nov 17, 2005

02gt4u said:
Well here it is. I'll take better pics when its daytime outside.
View attachment 40238

A chin spoiler would set your car off! Maybe painted to match your car color.

BLK_ROUSH · Nov 17, 2005

Good to see there are no problems.
Looking good.

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