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23rd March 2015, 03:56 PM
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D3 wheels on a D2 Problem !
I have just purchased a set of 20" D3 wheels with 275x35x20 tyres for my 2002 D2 S8. They seemed liked a bit of a bargain until I tried them on the car today. When I put the car back on the ground after fitting the rims I ran my hand round the tyre to check for clearance and my fronts are touching my front suspension arms.
I was so sure I had read on here that D3 rims were fine on a D2 but could anyone clarify and tell me the score please ? I also hope no one suggests that the only way I can resolve this is by using spacers. I hate them and actually sold the set that was on this car when I bought it to a forum member. Thanks for any help in advance guys ! 
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#2
23rd March 2015, 04:03 PM
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You might want to ask Amar as this is what he said in my 20's thread:
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What offset are the rims you bought?
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#3
23rd March 2015, 04:42 PM
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I think you need 30% sidewall for 275mm wide tyre or 245 wide tyre if you go for 35% high sidewall.
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#4
23rd March 2015, 04:47 PM
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Amar may still have the 275/30R20's he offered me:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showpost....67&postcount=9
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2003 D2 FL S8. Irish Green Pearl/Beige. Solar sunroof, auto-dim mirrors, electric rear seat functions, ski hatch retrofit; extended leather. Aftermarket DVB-T, reversing camera and full XCarlink (Bluetooth etc.). 2016 Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country (4WD) with ALL the toys including adaptive cruise etc. etc. Osmium Grey with Blonde/Charcoal leather interior. Polestar performance "optimisation". (A much rarer model than a D2 S8 by the way!) Oh, and a brand new engine at just under 30,000 miles on the factory one! Finally: gone, but not forgotten..... 1998 D2 PF S8. AgateGrey/Platinum. Every option (I think) except electric rear seats, tiptronic steering wheel, ski hatch, towbar & dimming door mirrors. e.g. Cruise control, NavPlus/TV, Bose, GSM, Xenons, Solar roof, Parking sensors, Alcantara/leather everywhere of course. (internal dimming mirror added later)1998 (very early) Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec; ABS/TCS, Heated screen/mirrors, Aircon, Auto-dim mirror, Leather, Trip computer, Cruise control, OEM Ford SatNav with CD changer. And before that a lot of Rover 800s, a few oddities, a lovely Triumph Dolomite 1850HL with Overdrive and way back in my schooldays an Austin Seven aka Mini 850!
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#5
23rd March 2015, 08:04 PM
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I think if you have the later aluminium hubs then it may be that you require spacers to bring the wheels out just a touch, it's only like 5-10mm needed but it is needed from memory. I hear what you're saying but you could to consider 15mm hubcentric spacers on the front and 20 mm versions on the rear and the car will look epic stance-wise!
If not then consider finding a set of 8.5 inch wheels of the same design rather than 9" width.
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24th March 2015, 09:03 AM
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#7
24th March 2015, 09:20 PM
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tyre width
Ur issue is tyre width not rim width. 9j wheels r fine. Ideally u 255 35 20 tyres....but the 275 35 20 tend to b cheaper hence ur issue.
only 2options narrower tyres on front or minimum 5mm spacers
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#8
24th March 2015, 09:38 PM
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Thanks for all the comments guys. Ideally I don't want to go down the route of spacers but if I do have to I would definitely like to go as small as possible. Is the general concenus then that 5mm on each side would definitely get me away with 100% no chance of rubbing ? If its going to be touch and go what would I need to go with to be safe ?
Just curious also what tyre size makes my speedo read correct ? Last edited by Ricky22buk; 25th March 2015 at 04:14 AM.
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25th March 2015, 01:32 PM
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Right guys ! Thank you very much for the detailed info as per usual. Off now to see where the cheapest place is to buy a set of 5mm spacers !!!!!
Cheers !
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