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Noob Wheel/Tire Questions

paSTa

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After scouring this forum I think I have everything perfect but just wanted to get some opinions, thanks to many of you, especially @UNBROKEN for all the info on this. I recently bought a set of new Velgen VF9's, 22x10.5 +30 (70.5 CB), I plan on getting them mounted up in the spring (these Northeast winters suck with the shit they put on the roads). I had a few questions I was hoping I could get some clarification on before I bring them down to the shop.

Is there really only 1 tire that comes in the 305/35/22? After looking online super sports are all I could find in that size, 305/40/22 has many more options but I don't really want to play a guessing game with rubbing or not, I'm currently lowered on HR springs, a majority of this forum says the same thing, it rubs for some and for some its fine.

I have a set of Gorilla lug nuts, they're 14mmx1.5, will I have to get a new set of lug nuts for the new wheels or should these fit properly?

I have read this set up can be ran without spacers and it will still be a flush fitment, are there any other adjustments that need to be made other than the rear camber bolt I believe, I saw something about that on here? Also, I plan on running a SuperForged big brake kit within the year, will I need to get spacers when those gets installed?

Do I need new TMPS or can I just have them swapped over from my current set up (Factory wheels/tires)?

This is the first time I've ever purchased aftermarket wheels if you couldn't tell lol, just want to make sure I have all my ducks in a row.

Thank you again!
 

F=MA

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Get Lionhart LH-Five 305/35/22 from Walmart. About $550 with tax. Made in Thailand. Many people use these. I will probably get another set when I get my new wheels.


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