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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 02:03 PM
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I'm not sure if this the case with all s2000's but when I measure from the center of the wheel to the metal of the fender, I get the same measurement all around. Although, I feel like there is still a larger 'finger gap' in the fronts than the rear. Does anyone know why this is?

Edit: Should I be aiming for equal gap between fender and wheel, or equal length from center of wheel to fender?
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 05:31 PM
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I don't know exactly what you want to measure, but the proper way to measure ride height is the jacking points to the ground on level surface
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:23 PM
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I'm concerned with the space between tire and fender. Even though the wheel gap (measured from middle wheel to fender) is the same all around... the visual space gap is different. I don't know any other way to explain this.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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The wheel arches are different. The front should have a wider arch which I believe is to help clear the tires when they're turned
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ikeyballz
The wheel arches are different. The front should have a wider arch which I believe is to help clear the tires when they're turned
So does that mean it gives it more gap?
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Your front tires have a smaller radius than your rear tires. Duh.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Not Sure
Your front tires have a smaller radius than your rear tires. Duh.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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Hahha, noooo. Really? I had no idea that the tires had different depth, and thought that they were the same sitting on 17" all around.

Ok, well what am I aiming for then (for those of you that have corner balanced)?

1. Equal length from center of wheel to fender

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2. Equal gap between tire and fender (finger gap)
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