Advice for Mods
 

So around November I will be upgrade my stock wheels to something different. I was looking at the Enkei RS05 RR 18x9.5. I was wondering if I need any other part to put those on (I'm keeping the car stock height). If any, other suggestions would be most appreciated.


Also, if anyone could recommend me great brands for UEL Headers planned for next year. I am a fan of the known WRX/STI Boxer rumble.


Thanks in advance!

Learn what offset means on the wheel. It matters. +38 offset is pretty safe setup for the stock suspension at that size. Tire size matters too. I suggest 245/35-18 or 255/35-18

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Thanks!


Sorry I'm new to the "wheels and suspension" side of cars.

You have plenty of time to research what headers to get by next year.

There's a section on the forums with all the info you can care to learn :D


http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24

I'm new to this also - does +38 offset apply to 19" wheels (19x9,5) on stock suspension also? I'm thinking if I did wheels I'd probably want to fit coilovers too just to have a perfect look.


But if I could only do one item at a time, am I better off to fit coilovers first, then purchase wheels - or can I get wheels that fit with stock suspension, that will still have the correct offset to suit coilovers? To me getting the wheels is going to give the look that lift more than the suspension drop so I'm more excited to get them done first - but if they need a different offset to suit the coilovers, it's probably best to wait and get suspension done then wheels, on the same day, right?


The other thing is are 19's overkill - 18's look good and would probably give a nice around town drive than 19's due to the extra rubber? I know its a personal thing but would be interested in hearing what people thought on that..

Slow your roll, do more reading.
Offsets apply to all wheels. Learn them.
All parts matter more if you want to fit a bigger/wider wheel than 9 inch. Alignment/how low/ how wide/ tire size/ suspension clearance etc.
Don't get 19's, tires are very expensive and you will have rubber bands for tires. If you like the DUB look, go for it. Otherwise stick with 17/18's.

Look at other peoples setups and get an idea what fits and what doesn't and go from there.

I am not sure if you mentioned the reason for the larger wheels and tires. I wasn't sure if this will be for track, auto x or 99.5 percent street. 18's, 17's and even 16's have there advantages for certain drivers and particular drivers in various circumstances. One may want to consider weight and tire height if they haven't already. Some may think wider is better but there is a threshold. Also, it isn't just the width that some look at but the actual UTQG of the tire and its purpose, such as slick, extreme summer tire, max performance summer tire, all season, etc.

the car might look a little funny w/ larger/wider wheels without being lowered.

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I'm very much in favor of lowering before wheels. I've seen too many kids with automatic, bone stock civic DXs and accord sedans with aftermarket rims and no drop. It's very obvious they went for form over function. Now I'm not saying you would be in the same category because our 86 has a much better suspension than a stock accord sedan. But it just kinda has that look.

On the other hand a lowered car on stock wheels still looks great. It makes the car look more aggressive but in a subtle way (as long as you're not slamming it). That way it doesn't look like you did the mods for attention but to actually improve the handling of the car.

But that's just my opinion. Truth is, wheels or suspension can improve the handling. And in the end it's your car. If you like the look of the stock height with aftermarket wheels, go for it. You won't be the only one.

I'm on stock suspension with 18x8.5s. I feel it's a good alternative if you don't want to or can't lower due to road conditions.

oh don't get me wrong. I'm all for ride comfort. 18s do a great job of closing the fender gap as well. From a personal stand point. I thought it would look funny.

To OP do a stagger set up. And for the UEL the tomei seems like the popular one. Paired with a Perrin exhaust. It's been pretty throaty. I have the catted ft86 UEL and now just for sound and a little more gains. I want that one.

You read my mind. I was actually looking at Tomei paired up with different catbacks or OP/DP. Just the sound I'm looking :burnrubber: Me want so bad.

I'm deciding to get lowering springs at the same time of upgrading my wheels since i was looking into peoples set ups. Thought of my own :thumbsup:

I wouldn't put a header on just to change the sound, a header and a tune can get rid of much of the crappy torque dip! Like many of us, if you want to get rid of the wheel gap you have to lower the car regardless of wheel size. With wheels and tires you can improve the looks AND the handling!