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Kestrel · 01-19-2016, 09:57 PM

Are the 9.5s gonna clear the stock spring perch safely? Price wise it sounds like a killer deal for some killer wheels, but good luck taking the M down. They have...torque! *gasp*

Drakiv · 01-19-2016, 11:02 PM

I also don't buy the whole don't do a staggered wheel setup cause it screws up your performance. If you upgrade and tune all of your suspension with a staggered setup, I think you will be fine. Look at Le Mans cars, they run staggered wheels. Look at a very famous one; the Mazda 787B. It ran 18 in x 12 in front/18 in x 14.75 in rear Volk Racing Magnesium Alloy (17 in x 12 in front/17 in x 14.75 in rear). So I just feel like a couple people put out some articles and everyone jumps on the bandwagon, I just wont. I'll be ready for someone to flame me, it's ok I still don't agree with you.

Ashikabi · 01-19-2016, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Drakiv

I also don't buy the whole don't do a staggered wheel setup cause it screws up your performance. If you upgrade and tune all of your suspension with a staggered setup, I think you will be fine. Look at Le Mans cars, they run staggered wheels. Look at a very famous one; the Mazda 787B. It ran 18 in x 12 in front/18 in x 14.75 in rear Volk Racing Magnesium Alloy (17 in x 12 in front/17 in x 14.75 in rear). So I just feel like a couple people put out some articles and everyone jumps on the bandwagon, I just wont. I'll be ready for someone to flame me, it's ok I still don't agree with you.

I think... the handling difference for someone who isn't a pro will be unnoticeable. For a pro, it probably depends on the chassis among many other considerations. It's not something us plebs should be concerned with. Saving $1000 on great wheels and tires though...

jawn · 01-20-2016, 12:13 AM

Oranges are tasty.

EAGLE5 · 01-20-2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by strat61caster

imo a deal for a deal's sake is never worth it, get what you want, it'll save time, heartache, and waking up your partner in the middle of the night as
you toss and turn with regret. I couldn't stand the understeer as the car came off the factory floor, amplify it with a staggered setup? Gross.

I disagree. I find deals to be half the fun. Otherwise I wouldn't be the fourth owner of Robispec's old, repaired, POS Borla EL. And proud of it, damnit!

@sw20kosh @MKIVsupra <-- because I can't remember which one of you had it two owners before me, damnit.

swarb · 01-20-2016, 04:12 AM

I'd say do it if the price is right. You could always pick up another pair and sell a pair and probably still come out ahead.

MisterSheep · 01-20-2016, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Do it.

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Go for it and report back with pics

go_a_way1 · 01-20-2016, 10:34 AM

How much do those rims weigh?

jawn · 01-20-2016, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

How much do those rims weigh?

20.ish pounds.

Cole · 01-20-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

How much do those rims weigh?

19.5 pounds for 18x8.5 and obviously a bit more for 9.5

go_a_way1 · 01-20-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jawn

20.ish pounds.

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Originally Posted by Cole

19.5 pounds for 18x8.5 and obviously a bit more for 9.5

Thanks guys I was to lazy to search lol! They are too heavy for me

but they look really nice

Teseo · 01-20-2016, 10:46 AM

Made in Japan, legit!!
Looks badass, love rays-type rims

MisterSheep · 01-20-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Thanks guys I was to lazy to search lol! They are too heavy for me

but they look really nice

I know the oem wheel/tire combo is 41.4 pounds.. So The oem wheel is maybe 20 pounds.

MisterSheep · 01-20-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

Made in Japan, legit!!
Looks badass, love rays-type rims

@jawn

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Kestrel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Drives: 2015 Ultramarine FR-S AT Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 368 Thanks: 134 Thanked 133 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Are the 9.5s gonna clear the stock spring perch safely? Price wise it sounds like a killer deal for some killer wheels, but good luck taking the M down. They have...torque! gasp

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