Hey guys, just test fitted my new Buddly Club 15x7 with 205/50/15 Toyo T1-R.

I am worried about the back arch, I am lowered on Koni Yellows with H+R springs.
Should I just get the arch inner lip bent up or removed? I hope that will be enough?

Anyone else with 7" Rim an 205/50/15 on EJ8 can post pics?

Thanks







EDIT - dont flame me the red rear drums are coming off!

 

is that +38? Yeah you may have to roll slightly, even taking off that rubber thing helps, seems like you did already.

What are your camber settings? -2.5* front and -1.5* rear may help you clear the lips w/o much rolling. Set the toe to '0' per wheel and you'll have pretty even tire wear.

 

I run 15x7 RPF1s on my DC. But the offset on mine keep them in. I believe your solution might have to be negative camber, like chrisw85 stated. Either than or raise your car if you want to use those wheels.

 

I think they are 38mm offset, they were meant to be designed for Civic...oh well
I am totally stock suspension apart from the konis....so no adjustment on camber until I get a kit. Will get this done and then get an alignment.

I guess negative camber will affect the handling? Depends how much I suppose...I will see how I get on and worst comes to the worst I can always get some 195/50 for the back...or switch to 205/45 all round?

Views on the rims? Thx

 

I know this is off topic, but you should fix that rust on your QP in the second pic before it gets any worse..right now its nothing...for now.

 

More static negative camber will ultimately affect straight-line stability and braking, but will gretaly enhance your cornering ability. -2.5 and -1.5 rear (may need to go -1.75 or -2 in rear judging by pic) will be good and easily obtainable if you have camber arms. Get your toe set to exactly '0' per wheel and you will not have any adverse tire wear even at these camber angles. Even a slight roll of the fender lip would help and maybe you wont need so much camber.

Do not get smaller tires, 205/50 is a good ratio whats the point of a 15x7 wheel if youre going to put on skinny rubber? You want more grip not less.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by chrisw85 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">More static negative camber will ultimately affect straight-line stability and braking, but will gretaly enhance your cornering ability. -2.5 and -1.5 rear (may need to go -1.75 or -2 in rear judging by pic) will be good and easily obtainable if you have camber arms. Get your toe set to exactly '0' per wheel and you will not have any adverse tire wear even at these camber angles. Even a slight roll of the fender lip would help and maybe you wont need so much camber.

Do not get smaller tires, 205/50 is a good ratio whats the point of a 15x7 wheel if youre going to put on skinny rubber? You want more grip not less.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Camber will only play a negative roll if it's 3.5+ degrees so stop spreading misinformation

OP: By the way you sound, I can tell you know very little about suspension. But let me tell you, camber isnt a bad thing. You will be fine.

 

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Camber will only play a negative roll if it's 3.5+ degrees so stop spreading misinformation
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In most cases more static negative camber can affect straight-line braking, I've read it numerous times in the RR/AX forum. If its misinformation, then I'll stop spreading it around. What I said isn't entirely incorrect, but what you say isn't entirely correct either. I didn't list a specific amount, I'd like to know how you came up with that specific number? I'm not knocking your knowledge of suspension by any means, just wondering how you came up with such a specific number of 3.5 was it through track experience etc?