Opinions wanted on set-up wish list

[Hardrock4445]

Ok folks, want to get some opinions before ordering parts. here is the set-up I would like to install on the FR-S while it is on stands over the winter. just one suspension item, that's why I posted this in wheels and tires. I want a moderate stagger/stance look but still be functional.

Suspension drop with RCE Yellows:

http://www.racecompengineering.com/i.../brz-lite.html

Wheels:
Axis Xcite in a Staggered Fitment. Front: 17X7.5 +45 wrapped in Hankook Ventus R-S3 in 225/45. with 10mm spacer = 19mm Poke by My calculations. Rear: 18x8 +45 wrapped in Hankook R-S3 in 235/40. with 10mm spacer = 26mm poke. according to http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535 this chart I should have plenty of room without issues. please let me know what you guys think of the set-up.

[Laika]

Are you dead set on the wheels? You're gonna hear a million and one opinions on spacers (or I guess just 2-3) and my own is that you do not want spacers, especially something to the tune of 10mm. Maybe you should look at some other wheels that will give you the offset you're shooting for?

If you are locked in on the wheels, plan on adding a quality set of extended studs to that list.

[JoeBoxer]

Why staggered diameter wheels too? Here is a very similar wheel it's not glossy black but has the red and they have 18x8 +35 and 18x9 +40 available.


wheel is called Traklite Angle

[JDMenrique]

I'm personally not a fan of the wheels but don't let an opinion stop you from what you want

[Leonardo]

They are both a copy of the wedssport sa55m.

RCE springs are good. I went with the eibach pro kit cause I wanted lower.

Personally, the wheel size difference and offset choice put together with spacers make your potential setup less than ideal. I would find wheels in an offset that you like, stagger a whole inch in width, and keep both front and back the same size. (17 or 18) Just my opinion.

[Hardrock4445]

I am kind of set on this wheel and really like the look of this wheel with the raven color.
example: RavenMTgirl's FR-S


1.) I want the staggered diameter and width to have, and I know I'll get slack for this, that "corvette" looking stance.
2.) spacers would be quality hub centric spacers with extended studs, I'm of the belief in spacers crowd. as long as they are done correctly.
3.) I have seen the WedsSport SA55M wheels but they only offer one 5X100 hub fitment and it is a 19X8 +50
4.) I have seen the Traklite wheels but looks wise I am against dual fitment wheels. I never liked the look of the extra mounting holes and it bothers me when they are there.

any disadvantages from running a staggered diameter set up? as long as similar tire circumference is maintained. I didn't think there would be an issue.

good bad or indifferent I appreciate the responses.

[finch1750]

Interested to know how the tire sizes affect your handling. The rears you chose are slightly bigger so the car balance will shift, buy since the FRS is tail happy I wonder if this makes it balanced in the end? Keep us updated.

Just saw the offset is going to be different, which would affect thendle as well since the rears will have a wider track basically. Interested as I wanted a staggered setup for a while and am curious to the real life consequences when trying to set it up somewhat square still

[gmookher]

if you want less tail happy try unstaggered wheels and a stiffer front sway bar, and go to a different spring bias setup.

I dont think staggered tires are gonna be the answer at the limit