TrevorsTII

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Wont look too good without rubber...

MrkillercleoDK

haha :P

but will they fit?
with:
For - 235 / 35 / 19
Bag - 265 / 30 / 19

and with 34 ET?

J8635621

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Suspension?

MrkillercleoDK

I havent lower it?

J8635621

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Look like crap unless lowered. Do the 9.5" wheels all around with 275/30 and roll the fenders and trim up the bumper tab. Lower it at least 2" all around

MrkillercleoDK

oka, i also wants to lower it, but i have just got a great deal on some new rims, so i just wants to know if they can fit? with out going widere end the fender, of are they gonna go on when i turn (sorry for the english, i am danish)

J8635621

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Look like **** unless lowered. The tires are less than ideal as well if they are included.

MrkillercleoDK

but can they fit? whitout going out of the fenders?

J8635621

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They won't rub but will sit beyond the fender in rear.

MrkillercleoDK

crap..

J8635621

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That's part of the reasoning behind lower it first

ernie_rx8

Ok folks Im looking for a conservative upgrade here with little or no performance hit if possible. I am not willing roll my fenders or change the camber. Think plug n' play.

Rim options:

ACE Trend:
18x8 w/38 Offset
18x9 w/ 40 Offset

Will the 9inch work? if so what tire combos would be better for a little wider than stock, but not crazy weird. I just want to flll the fender well a bit more.

Also, I would like to lower it about an inch in the future.

Thanks ahead of time

Atilla

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imo, no reason to run stag fitment but if you dont want to go with the same sizes all the way around...

go with 245's with either a 35 or 40 series sidewalls.

You should be fine w/out a roll and its pretty conservative. You can probably run staggered tires too if you can get a decent price.

J8635621

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9 +40 all around with 245/40. Those wheels will be a performance hit since I suspect they weigh a ton.

ernie_rx8

I was concerned too, checked and I got a 19" rim weight at just slightly over factory rim weight, +8lbs. I will guess an 18 x 9 will be close to the same weight as a 19" x8....I think it will be ok. I don't race, and my driving is not too nuts anymore.

I think the rims look sweet and havea similar rotary theme like the other accents on the car.

J8635621

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+8lbs is close to stock lol. That's nearly 50% more weight

ernie_rx8

lol well we know who the optimist is!

Seriously though lets talk numbers, how much gas mileage am I going to lose? Is there going to be a serious instability problem?

In some worlds .1 is a lot and in others it is not a factor at all... There will be a difference yes, but how noticeable

J8635621

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Ride quality will be affected negatively in a noticeable manner. Gas mileage will continue to be bad. You can't fix that. There are no numbers to discuss as it's highly variable. Heavy wheels are a negative in every regard (especially when they are ugly). I guess they are cheap though..........

ernie_rx8

Hey thanks for the assist. I did a bit more research and decided that I did't want to compromise that much on performance based upon my choice of what looked good. So decided on this set up on all 4 corners:

Enkei PF01 18x8.5
Hankook Ventus V4 ES 245/40

I decided against a staggered setup as further reading indicated that staggering worsen understeer.

Any further advise is welcome however!

J8635621

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+35ish would look best at stock height and +45ish for performance. You won't notice a difference though.

MMeglen

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18x10 +36 front and rear.
255/35 hankook ventus rs3 tires
lowered on coilovers.

would need a slight roll correct?

J8635621

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What does lowered on coilovers mean? It's ride height that's important.

If you are lower than s-tech, 265/35 with a roll should work. 275/35 should be good as well but may require some fender tab work.

MMeglen

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Stock wheels are slightly tucked right now due to winter weather. Will be a little lower as soon as April hits. I am lower than s-techs.

mikethemachinist

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I want to keep ride height stock.

What offset would give me flush or just shy front and rear and what size tire to fill in a little gap without looking retarded? Will be going with 18s of an undetermined width.

Going for the "tough" look. Want something flush with some meat on it, I like when the tire sticks out past the rim. No stretch and not flush.

Something that says hey look at me, look how big my biceps are. Haha.

J8635621

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