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Originally Posted by SStratos
I have read much of this thread and others concerning wheels, fitment, and suspension, but though I have learned much from you all, I don't have any practical experience. My Question is:
Given that, the desired wheel diameter is 17 inches front and rear, and the desired wheel widths are 9inches front and 10inches rear, besides needing to switch to coil overs, what other modifications to suspension and ideal range settings for height and camber would work best for trying to stay as close to factory ride height as possible?
Also, what would be the optimal/ideal range of offset for a deep dish style wheel for the best performance?
Thank you for your assistance
I have read this thread, linked to below, which was linked earlier in this current thread but I am not looking to lower the car as much as this example:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1986950 |
First of all, 17x9 and 17x10 wheels are rare. They are only going to come in specific offsets, or will be custom ordered with whatever offset is desired. Either way, you should find a wheel you like and go from there.
If you choose RPF1, if you can find them, they will be +35 or +45 front and +38 rear.
If you choose custom wheels like forgestar, you can choose the offset. Or better yet, you tell the manufacture what you want and they choose the "perfect offset" for you!
Now, tires. Staggering 17's sucks. You can't get 35 series. So you have to go bigger on the front to match. If you go 245/45 front you can go 275/40 rear for the same OD. Stock Diameter is 24.62". 245/45/17 is 25.68" or a 4.2% difference. the rule of thumb is to stay within 3% or less.
Here is a tire calculator. use it to find tires that are as close to the same OD (outside diameter) and different widths.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do
All of this is why I have staggered 18. Good luck!