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Originally Posted by Budglefudge
Hi Everyone,
I am thinking of two potential setups. Car is completely stock. at the moment. The two ideas are:
1. Square setup with:
18 x 8.5" 42mm Offset rims all round with 235/40R18 tyres.
2. Staggered setup with:
18 x 8.5" 42mm offset with 235/40R18 in the front
18 x 9.5" 45mm offset with 255/35R18 in the back. Would either of these setups be fine? Leaning toward staggered as I think it would look cooler. Would I run into issues with the different diameter of fronts vs rears?
How flush would they be?
Also for context the rims I am thinking of going with are Motegi MR146, has anyone ran these on an 86? Cant seem to find info.
Thanks so much  |
Personally, i'd go for the square setup. Both setups will work on stock suspension, but it isnt going to look good because its going to be poke and will look like a 4x4. Unfortunately none of these setups will be flush until you lower your car. The 235/40/18 is going to be kinda tall so you're speedometer is going to be off and will affect your gearing as well. Id get a 225/40/18 or 245/35/18 for fronts or a square setup.
Theres no problem running different tire sizes for a staggered setup. I wouldn't run staggered because theres no benefit in doing so. This car doesnt have enough power to warrant a staggered setup. Also, from factory this car was setup for a square setup so i would stick to that. You wont be able to rotate your tires either especially if you end up changing your suspension and a staggered setup makes it understeer more. If you care more about looks than go for it you'll get a lot of mixed responses about running staggered setups.