Mille Miglia wheels installed

Detailer · 06-19-2014, 08:41 AM

Finally got the wheels I ordered months ago!

19x8.5 ET42 and 19x9.5 ET44 with 235/35 and 265/30 tires

I'm lowered on H&R coilovers and get a lot of rubbing in the back over large bumps. I have ordered 571lb spring rate springs to replace the stock H&R 457lb springs. That should solve the problem. Alignment is also set at maximum rear camber.

Fifty3bags · 06-19-2014, 09:06 AM

Did you roll your fenders?

Those look great!

Marc08EX · 06-19-2014, 09:43 AM

Looks amazing!

The front doesn't rub?

Nitrous Garage · 06-19-2014, 11:26 AM

Looks great

Detailer · 06-19-2014, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifty3bags

Did you roll your fenders?

Those look great!

Absolutely stock fenders.

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Originally Posted by Marc08EX

Looks amazing!

The front doesn't rub?

Front will rub over very large bump when the wheels are turned. Otherwise, it will never rub.

Rear is an whole other story. Can't wait to get stiffer springs installed!!!

Fifty3bags · 06-19-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Detailer

Absolutely stock fenders.

Front will rub over very large bump when the wheels are turned. Otherwise, it will never rub.

Rear is an whole other story. Can't wait to get stiffer springs installed!!!

Stiffer springs will probably work. Also roll your rear fenders and it will give you a few more millimeters of clearance

Detailer · 06-19-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fifty3bags

Stiffer springs will probably work. Also roll your rear fenders and it will give you a few more millimeters of clearance

I looked into that but the rear fenders seems so rigid/hard. It is possible to roll them?

I've got the springs on order anyway, so I'll give that a try first.

cheshirecat79 · 06-19-2014, 04:24 PM

those actually look excellent.

Eyeman · 06-19-2014, 05:50 PM

Looks great. I think stiffer springs will ride better anyways, I plan to go that way eventually. What brand tires are you using? I'm sure you know that you can just go with smaller tires or raise your height setting.

I removed my rear seat and went with a lightweight battery to help rear weight. You are right that rolling the fender lip won't get you much. You need to try to figure out where you are rubbing and mod/pull that area. At the very least, trim the inner fender liner and the white plastic piece where the bumper and fender connects. Those are the main areas that are probably rubbing. BTW I've been running max rear camber for 10k miles or so now and not noticing uneven wear. I rarely rub now as long as I don't have extra weight in my car but I have my coils set maybe an inch higher than yours.

Good luck, keep us updated.

Detailer · 06-20-2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Eyeman

Looks great. I think stiffer springs will ride better anyways, I plan to go that way eventually. What brand tires are you using? I'm sure you know that you can just go with smaller tires or raise your height setting.

I removed my rear seat and went with a lightweight battery to help rear weight. You are right that rolling the fender lip won't get you much. You need to try to figure out where you are rubbing and mod/pull that area. At the very least, trim the inner fender liner and the white plastic piece where the bumper and fender connects. Those are the main areas that are probably rubbing. BTW I've been running max rear camber for 10k miles or so now and not noticing uneven wear. I rarely rub now as long as I don't have extra weight in my car but I have my coils set maybe an inch higher than yours.

Good luck, keep us updated.

I went with Altenzo tires. They "stretch" so well and are less wide/square then others (such as Michelin PSS) and even though they are 265 wide, the provide more clearance then what PSS would have gave me.

I don't want to raise or go with skinnier tires. The look is so perfect as is.

As for tire wear associated with camber, I'm not even worried if it's the case, these tires are cheap (yet surprisingly good)

I'll update here as soon as I get the springs installed.

Cozy · 06-20-2014, 10:24 AM

Nice. Needs 1M rep bumper now.

greensto · 06-22-2014, 06:46 AM

Side shots?

Detailer · 06-23-2014, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by greensto

Side shots?

That's all I've got handy for now

Detailer · 06-23-2014, 05:20 PM

More photos.

Stiffer rear springs installed. Rubbing is now almost completely gone!

P1 · 06-25-2014, 09:42 AM

They look like larger version of the OEM wheels. Love it.

fredy · 07-09-2014, 08:42 PM

i'm in love!!!!!

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