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09-27-2013, 09:55 AM | #1 |
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Need help choosing wheel/tire sizes
Okay, so I want to get into Auto-X next summer, so I am going to be upgrading my wheels/tires after the winter is over. I admit that I am a huge noob when it comes to wheel and tire specs, so bare with me. =)
Basically, I won't be making more than 200whp any time soon. I currently have a catback, front pipe, intake, and tune. Header and overpipe are coming, as is coilovers and other suspension goodies. I want to stay in the STX class for a good while until I am good enough to move up, so there won't be many mods past what I have listed. I definitly wnat to stick with 17" wheels, but what do you all recommend for wheel width and tire size given the info above? Thanks! |
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Most twins I've seen in STX run the 17x9 +45 Enkei RPF1; they're light and relatively inexpensive. As for tires, your tire choice will probably be the Dunlup ZII, BFG Rivals, or Hankook RS3 in 245/40/17 or 255/40/17. I can't say which specific tire/width to go with. It'll depend on the type of surfaces you have for autox.
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I definitely want the RPF1s. I was thinking of going with 17x9 +45 and 245/40/17 tires, but was unsure if this setup would a) be too heavy or b) rub at all.
EDIT: Aaaand just realized I posted this in suspension... Woops. lol If a mod could move, that'd be great. :P Last edited by jonbonazza; 09-27-2013 at 04:16 PM. |
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For reasonably inexpensive and lightweight wheels I would go with Enkei. Good stuff and reliable. They are also faster to get in stock than most other wheel companies.
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If RPF1 consider the 35 offset due to 45 wheel edge rubbing internals at near full lock as many have found.
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For very inexpensive, relatively light, 17 inch wheels, why not just keep your stock rims?
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I'll ride on this thread if that's ok. I found a good winter tire deal, will 215/65/16 on steelies be okay?
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Not even close... a 215/65/16 is like 2.5" taller than the stock tire. If you want 16's, get 205/50/16.
Back on topic, 17x9 +45 with a 245 is almost guaranteed to rub the stock spring seat up front unless you run spacers (at least 5mm) or have coilovers. 17x9 +35 will poke a bit, but if you get a proper autox alignment (at least -1* camber up front) it won't be too too bad. That said, the performance difference between 17x8 with 225's and 17x9 with 245's will be very small with a new (to autox) driver. You'll see far bigger differences from more seat time than from the wider tires in your first couple seasons. Whatever you do, don't go staggered!
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