Tien S and 18 Inch Tires - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

AceJas · 06-23-2008, 08:20 PM

Is it ok to put the type s springs with 18 inch Tires?
Also how hard is it to replace the springs?

outkastvr4 · 06-23-2008, 10:09 PM

i have 18s and tein s-tech springs and no problems

nawz8r · 06-23-2008, 10:37 PM

Mine are 19's with no problems. The diameter of the wheel/tire combination is close to stock 17". The aspect (width) of the stock tire is 45, and the aspect of the 19" tire is 35, so bigger rim + shorter sidewall = smaller rim + taller sidewall. A 18" rim should take a tire with an aspect of 40, and you'll be fine. Springs drop half off the wheel gap with NO rubbing over bumps that I've found

ADiggidoyoF · 06-27-2008, 08:19 AM

nawz8r,

Did you install yourself or have a shop do it? How much/hard was it? I plan on doing this same thing in the next month or two (tein s+18's)

lawdogg · 06-27-2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ADiggidoyoF

nawz8r,

Did you install yourself or have a shop do it? How much/hard was it? I plan on doing this same thing in the next month or two (tein s+18's)

As long as you have a spring compressor it will be easy.

Take the struts off, compress the springs, unscrew the top hats, replace the springs, put them back together, and back on the car.

Then of course you will need an alignment.

Venom13132 · 06-27-2008, 09:33 AM

It will take me just a few hours to do your springs on your car. I just have to rent a spring compressor from advance auto

nawz8r · 06-27-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ADiggidoyoF

nawz8r,

Did you install yourself or have a shop do it? How much/hard was it? I plan on doing this same thing in the next month or two (tein s+18's)

Installed them myself. There's an Intrax Spring install on Stealth 316.com which is the same. You will probably need adjustable upper control arms for the rear since the stock "fixed" length arms may be too short for camber adjustment after install, however some claim they didn't need them. Mark the eccentric bolt markings on the front struts before removing, and install the same marks aligned. Then, as lawdogg posts, get an alignment. One other thing, the bearing on the top strut mount for the front struts should be in good shape as the strut pivots as the steering is turned - replace the bearing if needed.

06-23-2008, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
AceJas BLACK STEATH TT! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Drives: 93 Stealth RT TT Trader Rating: (1)	Tien S and 18 Inch Tires Is it ok to put the type s springs with 18 inch Tires? Also how hard is it to replace the springs? __________________ 93 Stealth RT TT Black with Black Leather. 575 Deft CF hood,K/n Cold air filter,Hks SSQ blow off valve,Aluminum cold air box mated to CF hood,3sx Poly engine Mnts,99 lifters,egr block off,vacume reduction,Chrome ypipe,Tein S spings,3sx stealth cut-thru spark cover,3sx Aluminum shifter trim,3sx Aluminum Twin Turbo pedal covers,Aluminum Stealth Door sills,CF shifter+boot+ebrake,CF ebrake handle cover,3sx CF Full Dash kit,Aluminum Oil cap.Stage 3 clutch, New flywheel,boost controller, boost guage, Gutted precats, Downpipe, 3' Strait Exhaust, 18 inch Aluminum rims and tires.Stage I complete. Jumped time+bent Intake vales

06-23-2008, 10:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
outkastvr4 Paid Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: portsmouth, va Drives: 92 vr-4, 87 yota Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Tien S and 18 Inch Tires i have 18s and tein s-tech springs and no problems __________________ 1992 3000GT VR-4- CUSTOM to4e single turbo kit, full 3in exhaust with 2 1/2 outlets, ported intake,550s,safc2,GM MAFT,4in FMIC, and much more to be bought 1987 Toyota turbo pickup-SOLD 1995 Nissan 240sx-bone stock project car

06-23-2008, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
nawz8r getting there Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Decorah, Iowa Drives: '91TT '02Avalanche Trader Rating: (8)	Re: Tien S and 18 Inch Tires Mine are 19's with no problems. The diameter of the wheel/tire combination is close to stock 17". The aspect (width) of the stock tire is 45, and the aspect of the 19" tire is 35, so bigger rim + shorter sidewall = smaller rim + taller sidewall. A 18" rim should take a tire with an aspect of 40, and you'll be fine. Springs drop half off the wheel gap with NO rubbing over bumps that I've found __________________ 1991 TT. K&N FIPK, DNP Y-pipe, '99 lifters, Hallman mbc, Greddy RS BOV, Tein S Techs, 3SX DP, H-flow cat, Moda MD1 19x8.5

06-27-2008, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
ADiggidoyoF Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Offutt AFB, NE Drives: 92 RT/TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Tien S and 18 Inch Tires nawz8r, Did you install yourself or have a shop do it? How much/hard was it? I plan on doing this same thing in the next month or two (tein s+18's) __________________ 91 Dodge Stealth ES - >>SOLD<< 92 Dodge Stealth R/T TT - Alive and kickin... hard: www.cardomain.com/id/diggidoyo Current mods: ~ 18x9 Saleens ~ 265/35/18 Sumitomo HTRZ IIIs ~ Tein S.Techs ~ Deft's Venom Viper Bumper ~ Polished Intercooler Pipes ~ Cross-drilled/slotted rotors ~ HKS Intake ~ IPS 3" Catback w/ A'PEXi N-1 Canisters ~ A'PEXi AVC-R Boost Controller ~ Turbo XS RFL BOV ~ 3sx Plug/Wire Covers ~ NGK wires/plugs ~ 20% tint ~ Full Audio System w/custom box ~ Shark radio antenna ~

06-27-2008, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Venom13132 Venom Speed Shop Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Drives: Small Car Big Engine Trader Rating: (101)	Re: Tien S and 18 Inch Tires It will take me just a few hours to do your springs on your car. I just have to rent a spring compressor from advance auto

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