Help in tires upgrade

evo2809 · Mar 12, 2009, 02:22 PM

Hello!

I have a Lancer Ralliart 2006

, I'm thinking in modify the front fenders and rear fenders to can use tires 245-40-r18 because I would like to install G-force 18x9 wheells, what do you think? this modification could works? could I have problems to use 245 tires?

Thanks!

**otter** · Mar 12, 2009, 05:57 PM

Um, there's no chance in hell you're going to fit a 245 tire on the Ralliart, unless you plan on cutting your fenders off and putting on flares. Simply rolling/pulling them won't be nearly enough.

evo2809 · Mar 12, 2009, 06:03 PM

I know, but I mean I could do a body modification and create a new fenders more big to put that tires

, like the EVO fenders.
That could works?

I have seen in EVOS, with modified fenders tires about 275-40-18 and works correctly, this could be similar? or not?

Spooky_Neo · Mar 13, 2009, 09:42 AM

I wouldn't go for a mod like this ...

but that's juste me !

**otter** · Mar 13, 2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evo2809

I know, but I mean I could do a body modification and create a new fenders more big to put that tires

, like the EVO fenders.
That could works?

I have seen in EVOS, with modified fenders tires about 275-40-18 and works correctly, this could be similar? or not?

Hell, with enough modification, you could run 36" drag slicks, but that doesn't make it a good idea. If you really think it's worth it to replace everything you'd have to replace to run evo fenders (you'd basically have to swap in nearly every Evo body panel - rear quarter panel, tail lights, rear bumper, trunk, front fenders, headlights, hood, front control arms, possibly rear control arms) then yeah, it can be done, but that doesn't make it a smart move.

bruce988jl · Mar 13, 2009, 01:04 PM

Plus that setup would be too heavy in my opinion. Yes the rims look nice, no its not worth the money. Plus I don't even know if 18's with 245/40 would allow you to even turn the wheel without using an insane amount of spacers.

evo2809 · Mar 13, 2009, 03:01 PM

Ohh I see, sounds like a too much work, I have seen in car domain
a Lancer 2002 transformed in EVO 8, but the rims I think are like 16":

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3049329

This is a Japan Lancer, I think the owner get very easy all parts in a good price,
maybe mitsubishi

parts are available in a little store, jejejee

Then I have to change to the EVO look to can use these rims...

**otter** · Mar 13, 2009, 04:51 PM

The easiest way to do it is to do what some autocrossers do to their cheap track cars - cut off the stock fender and rivet on a set flares. It'll look like ****, but if you want a fast way to get a wider tire for racing, that's the way to do it.

evo2809 · Mar 14, 2009, 05:42 PM

Ok, thanks a lot for yout comments, I will let you know how I fixed this problem

and I will put some pictures

Joyrider · Mar 15, 2009, 07:38 PM

Getting coilovers can help too.... waiting for my set, but with some measuring, I figure 225 maybe 235 will be possible (still 16''.... but would like 15''

)

**otter** · Mar 15, 2009, 08:04 PM

225 can be done with rolling, but 235 would probably be pushing your luck.

evo2809 · Mar 15, 2009, 09:31 PM

I will buy Megan Racing coilovers, because checking, I need to use 245-35-r18
and not 245-40-r18, and using the stock coilovers the car will see maybe good, but I will feel all

, I have a friend that has a body shop, and he will help me
with the fenders modification

But I'm thinking about if I could have problems with the offset, I want to install
Rota G-force rims 18x9 +30mm, I'm not sure if I will have problems with the calipers

**otter** · Mar 15, 2009, 11:29 PM

I would do a 245/30 instead, with as wide as you want to go, I'd err towards a smaller tire. Also, you won't need to worry about clearing calipers.

snakoil · Mar 16, 2009, 06:43 AM

with that much grip and weight, your car will feel slow as hell on startup and acceleration

This will decimate all after you put 15k or more, import parts for Japan if we need to.

evo2809 · Mar 17, 2009, 03:26 PM

Ohh sounds very bad, then this upgrade could affect much to the performance of
my Ralliart?

I think the Rota rims are not heavy.