[Greenbean]

Originally Posted by JoeT86

Hey guys,

I am a noob to cars, modding, and the FT86 scene. I recently got my first car (86) and have always wanted to have my own car with a set of gold rims, so I'm starting to mod my 86 gradually. I am a casual daily driver - no track, nothing intense, and also have to deal with heavy snow in the winter

I currently have a set of 57CRs 18x9.5 +38 sitting at home. My friend will be selling me his used BC BR coilovers soon. From asking and looking around, I learned that I need to get a new set of tires and lower my car for the rims' 9.5 width. I have settled for lowering 20mm/0.78 inches – 25.4mm/1 inch with the winter weather in mind.

I have no idea where to go from here:
Do I look at how much I lower my car first then get the appropriate tire size? Or do I get the right tire size then adjust the coils accordingly?
I also don’t have a go-to person or spot / garage for these yet so I’ve come to this forum I'm hoping when I do go somewhere for installations, they'll know the right specs to go for.

Can you guys give me some insight to:
- what size tires work (235/30-40, 245/30-40);
- how low I should go (3/4 inch, 20 mm, not sure which unit to use because people go back and forth);
- advantages and disadvantages of larger / smaller tires (rubbing or offset clearance issues with wider tires);
- what camber to go with them;
- etc.?

Thanks!

Do you want stretched look?? more form, more function whats the goal with how you want your car to look. I run 255/35 on my car in all four corners with the exact same wheels and I dont have any type of rubbing issues. I can go full lock both ways and be fine. I have pictures of my car on my build page if you want to check it out. With a 255 SOME people do end up rubbing because either they are lower than me or the tire is slightly wider which knowing some brand tires are wider than others it is something you must keep in mind. 245/35 is a very popular option amongst the community because it clears very well but I believe the stretch is a little to much for my taste.