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Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

Do you believe that the 275/40R18 Z IIIs on the 18"X9" Ultraleggeras all around will not have any clearance problems? If so, would that be true if I were to have Eibach lowering springs installed later?

BTW, in the review section of the Tire Rack web site, some guy with a BMW really bad-mouthed the Z-III's traction. Care to comment?

I think the 275's on the 18x9 OZ's have a very good chance at clearing with no problems. I know the wheels will clear and I run 265/40R18's all around right now. The 275 Sumitomos are only 0.2" wider and 0.3" taller than my 265 Michelins, thus I think they will fit fine. Since I have not tested it I can not guarantee they will fit but I am pretty sure they won't have any problems.

As far as lowering springs, you should be able to align the car with factory adjustments after the install so I think you'll be fine. A lowering spring only changes the static ride height, not your suspension geometry. Since your car should be able to be aligned properly without having to add an adjustable upper A-arm, or some other camber adjuster that affects suspension geometry, you should have no problems as long as you keep your bump stops the same length.

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Originally Posted by Ben@tirerack

You can take the best tire in the world, and someone will hate it. You can take the worst tire in the world, and someone will love it. I would not put too much stock in one review from one customer. There's another guy who thinks they outgrip the Yokohama Advan A048, which is a DOT R-compound tire. In reality it is an excellent performance value, competitive with the top Max Performance tires out there, at a very good price.

There's a nail somewhere that was firmly pounded into a board with a single stroke of a hammer.

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	My-Low-Sol Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntersville, NC formerly South Bend, IN	Quote: Originally Posted by Carpe Diem Do you believe that the 275/40R18 Z IIIs on the 18"X9" Ultraleggeras all around will not have any clearance problems? If so, would that be true if I were to have Eibach lowering springs installed later? BTW, in the review section of the Tire Rack web site, some guy with a BMW really bad-mouthed the Z-III's traction. Care to comment? I think the 275's on the 18x9 OZ's have a very good chance at clearing with no problems. I know the wheels will clear and I run 265/40R18's all around right now. The 275 Sumitomos are only 0.2" wider and 0.3" taller than my 265 Michelins, thus I think they will fit fine. Since I have not tested it I can not guarantee they will fit but I am pretty sure they won't have any problems. As far as lowering springs, you should be able to align the car with factory adjustments after the install so I think you'll be fine. A lowering spring only changes the static ride height, not your suspension geometry. Since your car should be able to be aligned properly without having to add an adjustable upper A-arm, or some other camber adjuster that affects suspension geometry, you should have no problems as long as you keep your bump stops the same length. Quote: Originally Posted by Ben@tirerack You can take the best tire in the world, and someone will hate it. You can take the worst tire in the world, and someone will love it. I would not put too much stock in one review from one customer. There's another guy who thinks they outgrip the Yokohama Advan A048, which is a DOT R-compound tire. In reality it is an excellent performance value, competitive with the top Max Performance tires out there, at a very good price. There's a nail somewhere that was firmly pounded into a board with a single stroke of a hammer. __________________ '07 Mazda Rx8 Sport delivered 03/15/08 - it's B-Stock time!! '06 Cool Z0K delivered 07/25/06 VIN 119811 - deceased 02/29/2008 SSR GT2's SOLD to Randy at DDM Works Red Bull Drift Team 2008 Formerly Miles@Tirerack