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So they way your wheel fits and how your suspension is aligned has become a fad/fashion statement? Not something that actually benefits the driveability of the car?
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i was looking/wanting to do the same and i was thinking of 17"x 8" ET20 with a 235/35/17, the diameter of the tire is about .1% smaller than factory spec. of course rolling the fenders is a must.
i know that 17x8 fits in the back but I'm not sure if it will fit in the front, will probably have to run some negative camber though. and i need a lower stance, i cant stand seeing a gap between the fender and the tire. LOL this is the kind of "mod" that its not too popular here. |
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Patreezy @ Nov 13 2009, 01:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>So they way your wheel fits and how your suspension is aligned has become a fad/fashion statement? Not something that actually benefits the driveability of the car?</div>
To me there is less drivability in running standard sized (OEM setting) wheels & suspension on a car thats been turbocharged than a car that has mild upgrades yet has a wider stance fitment (not just wheels & tires but suspension also) and handles like its on rails. Trust me I speak from experience. All of my previous cars were autocross'd on weekends. Driven to the meet, ran, and driven home. I hate wheels larger than 16 inches on FF compact cars and I hate stretched tires and I hate seeing cars with way too much camber than what is needed to offer better grip in cornering. Again, I only asked because I see so many turbocharged cars on the site that seen to have little to no upgrades in Suspension & wheel & tire sizing. |
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (E. Jeezy @ Nov 13 2009, 02:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Again, I only asked because I see so many turbocharged cars on the site that seen to have little to no upgrades in Suspension & wheel & tire sizing.</div>
Like who? Flush. 15 offset. Fully adjustable coilovers, but I just choose not to scrape along everything, so I keep it around an inch from the fenders. https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...c/S6002015.jpg |
Thats exactly what I was looking for. Tib that my buddy has sold me had 18x7.5 on it but I suggested he keep those because they'd be of no used to me.
https://i253.photobucket.com/albums/...Guitars006.jpg It's now on stock wheels until I get some for it. Probably 16x7 or 7.5 with some low offset. |
your either looking for 16x8 or look into using spacers. coil overs wouldnt hurt the situation either.
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Definitely pick up a set of spacers. Cheap way of getting the look you want, but make sure you get longer/stronger studs if you end up with real wide spacers.
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Too bad Tdonnel's pics are down. IIRC he had a nice setup.
http://www.rdtiburon.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=349258 This is where he talks about his wheels. |
i seen his car...
his wheels were insanly to big IMO... he had coilovers to rise the car up |
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