Rims cut and welded to 11 inches

[Woodykylite]

I just had my rims cut and welded to 11 inches and tried to put 295 45 18 on the rear end of the car with 1 1/2 inch spacer. The tires are scrapeing up against the rear shocks. I like the wide tire look but my mechanic (friend) said I need atleast a 1.75 spacer inorder for it to work. I could not find a 1.75 inch spacer for the Marauder. I don't think it exists. I did however find a 2 inch. Has anyone run into this problem. I just ordered it and I m waiting for it to arrive. I hope the 2 inch doesn't look ridiculous. I know it's only another .25 inches but I just don't want the tires to stick out to far. If anyone has pictures please post.

[sailsmen]

Why did you widen to 11"? Who did the weld?

[MOTOWN]

I have 18x11s on the rear with a 1.5" spacer on a 30x12x18 mickey thompson street radial and no rubbing!
Before that i had a nitto 555 295/45 18 and no rubbing, are you sure your spacer is 1.5" and are you certain the wheel is exactly 11" wide?

Heres some pics when i had the 295/45 18s mounted on the 18x11s with the 1.5" spacers so i know it clears

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/002-4.jpg

[Woodykylite]

Why did you widen to 11"? Who did the weld?

I didn't go with weld craft. I should have checked them out before I made my decision to go with the local person. He did a good job from the looks of the rims. The local welder said he could do it, and going by what I've read from this site, 11 inches is the maximum you can go before you run into trouble.

[MOTOWN]

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/003-1.jpg

[Woodykylite]

I have 18x11s on the rear with a 1.5" spacer on a 30x12x18 mickey thompson street radial and no rubbing!
Before that i had a nitto 555 295/45 18 and no rubbing, are you sure your spacer is 1.5" and are you certain the wheel is exactly 11" wide?

It's possible that they might be slightly bigger than 11 inches wide. This is probably why my friend who's putting the tires on suggested a 1.75 spacer which I couldn't find. What is your opinion on putting on a 2 inch spacer. Will it make much of a difference on the way the car handles?

[MOTOWN]

It's possible that they might be slightly bigger than 11 inches wide. This is probably why my friend who's putting the tires on suggested a 1.75 spacer which I couldn't find. What is your opinion on putting on a 2 inch spacer. Will it make much of a difference on the way the car handles?

No it wont, but the only way you will know if you like it(the look) is to try them out, and make certain you get the hubcentric spacers

[Woodykylite]

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/003-1.jpg


I have 18x11s on the rear with a 1.5" spacer on a 30x12x18 mickey thompson street radial and no rubbing!
Before that i had a nitto 555 295/45 18 and no rubbing, are you sure your spacer is 1.5" and are you certain the wheel is exactly 11" wide?

Heres some pics when i had the 295/45 18s mounted on the 18x11s with the 1.5" spacers so i know it clears

http://i1020.photobucket.com/albums/af324/sims36/002-4.jpg
That looks amazing! What a difference a few inches makes the car look.

[MOTOWN]

This is the type of spacer you want
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wheel-Adapters-Mustang-Explorer-Hub-Centric-Spacers-2-/370666626461?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item564d73dd9d&vxp=mtr

[sailsmen]

I would check on some 4 Wheeler Sites, they have a lot of experience in wider wheels.

[Joe Walsh]

Not sure why you went so wide....

Both P305 and P295 tires are spec'd to fit 9.5" -> 11.0" rims.

I know with 9.5" widened rims, my Nitto P295's fit with room to spare and no need for any spacers.
My Nitto P305 DR's were very close the the shocks and sometimes rubbed slightly, but again...no spacers were needed.

I would expect 11" widened rims to work with 1-1/2" spacers.

[MOTOWN]

Not sure why you went so wide....

Both P305 and P295 tires are spec'd to fit 9.5" -> 11.0" rims.

I know with 9.5" widened rims, my Nitto P295's fit with room to spare and no need for any spacers.
My Nitto P305 DR's were very close the the shocks and sometimes rubbed slightly, but again...no spacers were needed.

I would expect 11" widened rims to work with 1-1/2" spacers.

Really????? and why not???? since i have them on my car:confused:

[Woodykylite]

That looks amazing! What a difference a few inches makes the car look.

Does the center bore make a difference? The ones I purchased already have a ll the same dimensions as the ones you suggested except the center bore. The center bore on the ones I purchased are 74mm compared to the 70.5mm. If it does I should try and cancel order before they ship.

[Joe Walsh]

Really????? and why not???? since i have them on my car:confused:

To be blunt, I think that your rear wheels stick out too far.

11" widened rims and 1-1/2" spacers didn't work for woodykylite, and I wouldn't trust wide spacers on high HP cars.
Just my :twocents:

[MOTOWN]

To be blunt, I think that your rear wheels stick out too far.

11" widened rims and 1-1/2" spacers didn't work for woodykylite, and I wouldn't trust wide spacers on high HP cars.
Just my :twocents:

UMMM ok! LMAO!!! lucky you dont have a high hp car huh?:flamer:

[Woodykylite]

To be blunt, I think that your rear wheels stick out too far.

11" widened rims and 1-1/2" spacers didn't work for woodykylite, and I wouldn't trust wide spacers on high HP cars.
Just my :twocents:

I'm just an ordinary average guy, Joe. Trying to figure out wheel spacing:)

[Joe Walsh]

UMMM ok! LMAO!!! lucky you dont have a high hp car huh?:flamer:

Take a major 'chill pill' and call me in the morning....:rolleyes:

[MOTOWN]

Take a major 'chill pill' and call me in the morning....:rolleyes:

OK doc will do!:lol:

[hotford]

I run 9.5 wide rims with 305/45/18, no rub and it looks killer

[Mike M]

Mine will touch the shocks if its jacked up but when you put the car back down on the ground all is well......close but ok.

[Geewez]

A couple of questions from a newbie.

1. Do any of these cars have lowered suspensions?
2. Have any of you widened the front wheels (however little) so that a wider front tire be used?
3. What is the approximate cost of widening a wheel to 11" ?

[Marauderjack]

I run Kumho 255/45R18's up front with stock wheels and zero rubbing....not lowered though!!:beer:

[MOTOWN]

A couple of questions from a newbie.

1. Do any of these cars have lowered suspensions?
2. Have any of you widened the front wheels (however little) so that a wider front tire be used?
3. What is the approximate cost of widening a wheel to 11" ?

i run 18x10 wheels on the front with a 1" hub centric spacer on a 28x12x18 Mickey Thompson street radial, the handling of the car is second to none!

Weldcraft gets right around $450 to widen wheels and thats the only company i would let touch my wheels.

[Woodykylite]

Does the center bore make a difference in spacers? The one's I purchased already have all the same dimensions as the ones suggested except for the center bore. The center bore on the ones I purchased are 74mm compared to the 70.5mm suggested. If it does I should try and cancel order before they ship. What does the center bore do?

[Curless]

FYI...just remember that putting a spacer on DOES increase the leverage that the wheel has over the end of the axle, axle tube and the wheel bearing...

[MOTOWN]

Does the center bore make a difference in spacers? The one's I purchased already have all the same dimensions as the ones suggested except for the center bore. The center bore on the ones I purchased are 74mm compared to the 70.5mm suggested. If it does I should try and cancel order before they ship. What does the center bore do?

Thats what makes your spacer hub centric, the Marauders center bore on the hub is 70.5mm it should fit over the hub like a glove making the wheel centric to the hub, this is what keeps your wheel centered on the hub, and no vibration!

I would send back what you have and get the right ones in the link i provided

[Woodykylite]

FYI...just remember that putting a spacer on DOES increase the leverage that the wheel has over the end of the axle, axle tube and the wheel bearing...

That doesn't sound good.

[sailsmen]

That doesn't sound good.

This is why I said to check on some 4 wheeler sites, they have a lot of experience with wider wheels and the stress that it puts on the suspension.

It's not just the spacer but also how the wheel was widened.

[MOTOWN]

I think the first thing you need to do is find out exactly how wide your wheels are, and that will determine what size spacer you need, ive been running spacers on different projects since 1988 so i think i may have a clue!

[gdmjoe]

Woodykylite ... I could not find a 1.75 inch spacer for the Marauder. I don't think it exists.
*-LINK-TO- (http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_in fo&cPath=49_134_232&products_id=876) ««« -click-

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/store/images/wheels/5065705.jpg
*1¾" = 4.445mm

NOTE: Eibach may also offer them since H&R supplies them, however, the co$t is less. JCWhitney carries them.
.

[MOTOWN]

^^^^^Those are nice, but extremely over priced!

[Curless]

I agree...very expensive.

[montyd]

Take a major 'chill pill' and call me in the morning....:rolleyes:


i believe your supposed to put the lime in the coconut, then call me in the morning :beer:

not to hijack the thread, but how wide are the stock mm wheels? i run a 285 now and need tires, thinking a 295 or 305 would look killer

[MOTOWN]

i believe your supposed to put the lime in the coconut, then call me in the morning :beer:

not to hijack the thread, but how wide are the stock mm wheels? i run a 285 now and need tires, thinking a 295 or 305 would look killer

Stock wheels are 18x8 a 295 will work on a stock width wheel, but forget about a 305, you really need to get them widened if you want a tire that wide

[Ladyhawke]

Stock wheels are 18x8 a 295 will work on a stock width wheel, but forget about a 305, you really need to get them widened if you want a tire that wide

I was told the widest you could go on a stock wheel was 265?

[LANDY]

I was told the widest you could go on a stock wheel was 265?
Many members including myself have and are running 295/45/18 without issues. A 305 will also fit but i wouldnt want to drive the car on the street with it.

[montyd]

ok great! when i get the couple hundred bucks saved up ill be putting the 295's on. The 285's look mean, i cant wait to see how the 295's look!

[justbob]

My 295 DR's on 9.5 rims ever so slightly rub the paint on the monroe severe duty shocks. I moved all the spacers on the bottom of the shock to the outside and gained a tiny little hair of room. Maybe another difference between your cars is the brand of shocks?


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[Invader]

OK, I'm in the middle of this same project. On my 300A, I have ordered my rear tires already... I went with the 305/45/18 NT555R. Got a good deal on them $233.00 each. No freight, Now I'm going to order the fronts sometime next week. But I'm not sure if I should have Weildcraft do the wheel mod. Or get other wheels? I was looking at these and was wondering if anyone new if they would fit? 31684 I'm pretty sure the God Head center caps would fit. And being a 03 SVT Wheel why not. That wheel is a 18"x10.5" And all in all, they would cost me about the same. As having the stock wheels modified and powder coated.

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[fastblackmerc]

OK, I'm in the middle of this same project. On my 300A, I have ordered my rear tires already... I went with the 305/45/18 NT555R. Got a good deal on them $233.00 each. No freight, Now I'm going to order the fronts sometime next week. But I'm not sure if I should have Weildcraft do the wheel mod. Or get other wheels? I was looking at these and was wondering if anyone new if they would fit? 31684 I'm pretty sure the God Head center caps would fit. And being a 03 SVT Wheel why not. That wheel is a 18"x10.5" And all in all, they would cost me about the same. As having the stock wheels modified and powder coated.

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Marauder wheel specs:

Backspacing: 6.295"
Offset: 50mm
Size: 18 x 8
Bolt circle: 5 lug, 4.5" pattern (114.3mm)

The Gods head center cap probably won't fit.

[Invader]

03 SVT Wheel Specs:

Front Wheel
Backspacing: 6.100"
Offset: +26mm
Size: 18"x9"
Bolt Circle: 5lug, 4.5" (114.3mm)

Rear Wheel
Backspacing: 6.900"
Offset: +27mm
Size: 18"x10.5"
Bolt Circle: 5lug, 4.5" (114.3mm)

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[Woodykylite]

Thats what makes your spacer hub centric, the Marauders center bore on the hub is 70.5mm it should fit over the hub like a glove making the wheel centric to the hub, this is what keeps your wheel centered on the hub, and no vibration!

I would send back what you have and get the right ones in the link i provided

You have been very helpful. Thank you.

[MAC'n89blckstng]

I run 9.5 wide rims with 305/45/18, no rub and it looks killer


Post a pic please! My marauder came with widened wheels that are 9.5 and the PO didnt know that and put a stock 245 on it and it looks hideous. I was going to get 295/50's in the spring. I'd love to see what the 305 looks like!

[gdmjoe]

MOTOWN MARAUDER - ^^^^^Those are nice, but extremely over priced!

Curless - I agree...very expensive.
And that is why it was noted that the Eibach adapters are made by H&R though are CONSIDERABLY less $$$$$. *I have personal experience using both/either of the brands.

The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low co$t is forgotten.
.

[Woodykylite]

What is the max dimension tire, if they make it, all season, that you can fit on an 18x11 inch rim with oem's in the front? Where could you find them. Nitto has a racing tire but I live in Boston, Ma and need something with some tread on it. Any tire website recommendations would be helpful and what dimensions would work because I know you don't want tires that are too short or too tall.

[Invader]

What is the max dimension tire, if they make it, all season, that you can fit on an 18x11 inch rim with oem's in the front? Where could you find them. Nitto has a racing tire but I live in Boston, Ma and need something with some tread on it. Any tire website recommendations would be helpful and what dimensions would work because I know you don't want tires that are too short or too tall.

I would look into Parelli tires, probably a PZero. That's what all the Porsche run.

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[Invader]

If you need help with dimensions and tire sizes, check out this site.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
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[Woodykylite]

What would the other dimension be for a 315 width tire on a 18 inch rim and the rim is 11 inches wide. I want to go with a 315 width tire since I made the rims 18x11. I guess the middle number is the dimension I'm looking for which is the height. I am keeping the OEM's in the front. This the issue I have now. The 2 inch spacer will keep the tires from scrapeing up against the shocks. I guess what im trying to say is what would be the best height to make 315 width tire work on 18 inch rims?

[Haggis]

I would look into Parelli tires, probably a PZero. That's what all the Porsche run.

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Do not get Pirelli tires they suck in the rain, back end will hydroplane and break loose.

[Invader]

Do not get Pirelli tires they suck in the rain, back end will hydroplane and break loose.

I didn't say they were any good..... He just needs to do some home work.....

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[TooManyFords]

Only 11 inches? Rookies....

:D

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/396354_10150613104421393_19748 80892_n.jpg

[Marauderjack]

Only 11 inches? Rookies....

:D

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/396354_10150613104421393_19748 80892_n.jpg

Yeah, but those are friggin' ROLLERS!!!:eek::burnout:

[justbob]

What would the other dimension be for a 315 width tire on a 18 inch rim and the rim is 11 inches wide. I want to go with a 315 width tire since I made the rims 18x11. I guess the middle number is the dimension I'm looking for which is the height. I am keeping the OEM's in the front. This the issue I have now. The 2 inch spacer will keep the tires from scrapeing up against the shocks. I guess what im trying to say is what would be the best height to make 315 width tire work on 18 inch rims?

Bro, tire calculators can be found online on like 3,689 websites. Pick a couple different ones and average them out.


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[WhatsUpDOHC]

Only 11 inches? Rookies....

:D

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/396354_10150613104421393_19748 80892_n.jpg

Size matters.

Did you tub your wheel wells?

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[MOTOWN]

Only 11 inches? Rookies....

:D

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/396354_10150613104421393_19748 80892_n.jpg

:bows::bows::bows::bows: Ohhhhh me likeys!!!!!!!!

[Woodykylite]

:bows::bows::bows::bows: Ohhhhh me likeys!!!!!!!!

I need to see this on the car. Pictures Please!

[TooManyFords]

I need to see this on the car. Pictures Please!

During the build...

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/397250_10150613094846393_13805 92981_n.jpg

[Comin' in Hot]

During the build...

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/397250_10150613094846393_13805 92981_n.jpg

speechless

[Smalldogg/03mm]

Daaaam is that an mm frame? If so can't wait to c it done


Antoine

[WhatsUpDOHC]

That answers the "tub" question.

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[Haggis]

Daaaam is that an mm frame? If so can't wait to c it done


Antoine

It is done, been done for awhile now. Was at MVX, where were you?

[TooManyFords]

Daaaam is that an mm frame? If so can't wait to c it done

There are about a gazillion more pictures of this here: http://www.facebook.com/johnnymarauder/photos_stream

Cheers!