Official RTR Tech 7 Install Thread!

[ronnieb1958]

Nope.

nice...do you have an pix shot outdoors?

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[Ryan_waggle]

are the lug nuts stock?...if not, what kind?

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. The lug nuts are the chrome tuner ones AM sells.

 

[Matt550]

Hey everyone,

I have a 2017 GT (non-PP) and I'm looking to get a set of the RTR Tech 7 in black. I would like to get 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5 rear, but different people have recommended different things and I'm not sure what to go with exactly. Also, I would like to lower it in the future (front maybe 1.1” and the rear about 0.8"), but I guess that's not a necessity.

I don't want to have any issues with rubbing or have deal with spacers, and I would prefer not to mess with the camber. I just want a good tire size that will look good and can allow for a small drop in ride height. I know it can vary, but I was hoping you guys could help me out.

Which size tires should I go with for these rims? And from there, would you recommend a particular tire that won't break the bank? This is my daily, so I need a tire that will last a while and rides nice.

Thanks, Matt

 

[TwinReverb]

Hey everyone,

I have a 2017 GT (non-PP) and I'm looking to get a set of the RTR Tech 7 in black. I would like to get 20x9.5 front and 20x10.5 rear, but different people have recommended different things and I'm not sure what to go with exactly. Also, I would like to lower it in the future (front maybe 1.1” and the rear about 0.8"), but I guess that's not a necessity.

I don't want to have any issues with rubbing or have deal with spacers, and I would prefer not to mess with the camber. I just want a good tire size that will look good and can allow for a small drop in ride height. I know it can vary, but I was hoping you guys could help me out.

Which size tires should I go with for these rims? And from there, would you recommend a particular tire that won't break the bank? This is my daily, so I need a tire that will last a while and rides nice.

Thanks, Matt

Hey Matt, I have the 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 of the tech7. I used the following two links to determine a tire size.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...2=35&wheel_size=19&wheel_width=9-5&offset2=33

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...=35&wheel_size=19&wheel_width=10-5&offset2=45

I settled on 275/35/19 for the front and 305/35/19 for the rear. Money wise I would say NT555G2. I have this tire on my PP wheels and it has worn well for the price and performance. one of the few I know you can get up to 305 at an affordable price other than the Mickey Thompson which I heard are :/
If you are wanting to save some $ you may want to go square versus staggered.

I am going to go Michelin PSS on my wheels. Should have them bought and mounted in about a month.

As far as drop idk if there will be rub but I am lowered on bmr springs sp089/sp082 (3/4 inch drop in front and 1/2 inch drop in rear.)

Hope this helps

 

[2morrow]

^^^Solid info.

 

[Matt550]

Hey Matt, I have the 19x9.5 & 19x10.5 of the tech7. I used the following two links to determine a tire size.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...2=35&wheel_size=19&wheel_width=9-5&offset2=33

http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.ph...=35&wheel_size=19&wheel_width=10-5&offset2=45

I settled on 275/35/19 for the front and 305/35/19 for the rear. Money wise I would say NT555G2. I have this tire on my PP wheels and it has worn well for the price and performance. one of the few I know you can get up to 305 at an affordable price other than the Mickey Thompson which I heard are :/
If you are wanting to save some $ you may want to go square versus staggered.

I am going to go Michelin PSS on my wheels. Should have them bought and mounted in about a month.

As far as drop idk if there will be rub but I am lowered on bmr springs sp089/sp082 (3/4 inch drop in front and 1/2 inch drop in rear.)

Hope this helps

Solid information indeed. Thanks man.

I guess I can always figure out the drop after I get the set installed, that way I'll know more what I'm dealing with and how far I actually want to drop it.

So you're recommending I go 20x9.5 with 275/35/20 square? The Conti DW are pretty cheap right now, $530 for a whole set.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...wall=Blackwall&partnum=735YR0ECDWXL&tab=Sizes

 

[zxd9]

Solid information indeed. Thanks man.

I guess I can always figure out the drop after I get the set installed, that way I'll know more what I'm dealing with and how far I actually want to drop it.

So you're recommending I go 20x9.5 with 275/35/20 square? The Conti DW are pretty cheap right now, $530 for a whole set.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...wall=Blackwall&partnum=735YR0ECDWXL&tab=Sizes

FYI the DW's are being replaced in February with the ExtremeContact Sport.

 

[Matt550]

Order placed!

I decided to go with the set-up [MENTION=15930]HrDrift[/MENTION] did, except in black. 20x9.5 275/35/20 square.

Won't be able to put them on until there is no possibility of snow since I'm up in Michigan... But I'll upload some pics when I get them on. Then you guys can tell me which lowering springs to buy.

 

[TwinReverb]

Is anyone aware of the load rating on these wheels?

 

[Paul@PKAUTODESIGN]

FYI the DW's are being replaced in February with the ExtremeContact Sport.

Yep and their going to be awesome and coming in the sizes we've wanted for some time now.

 

[TwinReverb]

Yes, Delilah is very happy with her new shoes!

Specs:

Front: 19x9.5 275/35/19 Nitto Invos
Rear: 19x10.5 305/35/19 Nitto NT05
Springs are Eibach Pro-Kit

Hey is this setup still working well for you? I have the same 19" staggered setup. I'm about to get tires and was wondering if you have had any issues with rubbing?

 

[Vernichtung]

I absolutely love the way the Tech 7 wheels look! As an aside, I see American Muscle now offers two new RTR wheels -- the Tech 5 and Tech Mesh.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/charcoal-tech5-wheels-2015.html

http://www.americanmuscle.com/charcoal-tech-mesh-wheels-2015.html

 

[2morrow]

^^^pretty cool!

 

[TwinReverb]

Anyone using wheel locks with these wheels? If so, which ones have you found will fit?

 

[Clarkson]

Anyone using wheel locks with these wheels? If so, which ones have you found will fit?

Stock lugs and stock wheel locks fit. That's what I 've been using

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