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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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This thread needs more action.

Here's an observation: my 2006 with 255s on all four corners with no other changes besides 9" wheels on all corners has a pretty decent balance. WTF?
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:39 PM
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^^ what's your alignment like?
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by glagola1,Nov 11 2009, 01:09 AM
This thread needs more action.

Here's an observation: my 2006 with 255s on all four corners with no other changes besides 9" wheels on all corners has a pretty decent balance. WTF?
Hey some of us are working tough guy
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:49 AM
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Stock alignment. Hey, I hope you're not working at 1:00am.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by glagola1,Nov 10 2009, 10:09 PM
This thread needs more action.

Here's an observation: my 2006 with 255s on all four corners with no other changes besides 9" wheels on all corners has a pretty decent balance. WTF?
That is odd.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by glagola1,Nov 11 2009, 08:49 AM
Stock alignment. Hey, I hope you're not working at 1:00am.
Hey man don't look at me for your 1AM action...
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:42 AM
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So I have a Decision to make and want opinions from you all. I will almost certainly have the funds to do one or the other of the following two things. There is a small possibility I will be able to fund both but and if I can I obviously will:

I can either

A) buy a set of lighter wheels in a non-staggered setup

Or

B) Keep my Current 17x9 rear/ 17x8 front(cannot go wider than bout 235 in front due to the +48 offset in front) Setup and do a coilover setup.

I currently am being driven nuts by inside rear tire lift and the resulting wheel spin, as such I am leaning towards coilovers, I also have had no issues with understeer.

any thoughts, I am also open to any other suggestions. suspension wise I have an 01 with stock suspension and a good alignment
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:55 AM
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Keep the 17x9 rear and get some front wheels? What tires are you running?

And really, some coilovers with the right spring rates will probably net you better times on course.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bronxbomber252,Nov 11 2009, 10:42 AM
So I have a Decision to make and want opinions from you all. I will almost certainly have the funds to do one or the other of the following two things. There is a small possibility I will be able to fund both but and if I can I obviously will:

I can either

A) buy a set of lighter wheels in a non-staggered setup

Or

B) Keep my Current 17x9 rear/ 17x8 front(cannot go wider than bout 235 in front due to the +48 offset in front) Setup and do a coilover setup.

I currently am being driven nuts by inside rear tire lift and the resulting wheel spin, as such I am leaning towards coilovers, I also have had no issues with understeer.

any thoughts, I am also open to any other suggestions. suspension wise I have an 01 with stock suspension and a good alignment
if you go wider/proper offset and develop more grip, you will have worse wheel spin issues.

get some springs and shocks valved for them.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by glagola1,Nov 11 2009, 07:55 AM
Keep the 17x9 rear and get some front wheels? What tires are you running?

And really, some coilovers with the right spring rates will probably net you better times on course.
I would but they don't make the wheels I have anymore so I can't get another set of rears to use as fronts. I have the Dunlop Star Specs. Currently 225 front and 255 rear, Yea, it looks like coils to me too. If I find I need more front tire after that i can always go with 235 front tires. Thanks for the tips, guys, I see if anyone else chimes in before making a final decision.



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